The Expanse

[Brock Beauchamp]

If you like space-based sci-fi and/or Battlestar Galactica, this is must-see television. It's really freakin' good.

[PseudoSABR]

I agree, it's excellent.  Dark, realistic space opera.

 

It's a slow build, but worth it.  It took me a while to orient myself to where the action was taking place - namely different asteroids in the asteroid belt.  

[Craig Arko]

I was a big BSG fan, but this one will have to wait until I can binge-stream the season, I think.

[Squirrel]

 

I agree, it's excellent.  Dark, realistic space opera.

 

It's a slow build, but worth it.  It took me a while to orient myself to where the action was taking place - namely different asteroids in the asteroid belt.  

Opera? Really? Interesting! Who is the composer? Who are the singers?

[Brock Beauchamp]

I agree, it's excellent. Dark, realistic space opera.

 

It's a slow build, but worth it. It took me a while to orient myself to where the action was taking place - namely different asteroids in the asteroid belt.

Yep, it's disorienting for awhile, as the show keeps throwing information at the audience but ultimately, the payoff is worth it. It's my preferred storytelling method in sci-fi and fantasy; drop the audience in the world and have faith they can keep up. Don't dawdle with excessive exposition of world elements and stay focused on the story. The audience will figure it out in time.

[PseudoSABR]

 

Opera? Really? Interesting! Who is the composer? Who are the singers?

Opera-like in terms of its themes and drama.  A lot like Battlestar Gallatica. 

[PseudoSABR]

 

Yep, it's disorienting for awhile, as the show keeps throwing information at the audience but ultimately, the payoff is worth it. It's my preferred storytelling method in sci-fi and fantasy; drop the audience in the world and have faith they can keep up. Don't dawdle with excessive exposition of world elements. The audience will figure it out in time.

No I agree.  The drama and characters are good enough to keep watching, and when you begin to figure out the world and the different factions its really rewarding.

 

As an aside, I really enjoyed the Mormonism angle.  It made me smile as I figured out what exactly was going on with that faction. 

[Craig Arko]

I grew up on Space Opera. Particularly Doc Smith and the Lensman series.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_opera

[Squirrel]

Opera-like in terms of its themes and drama.  A lot like Battlestar Gallatica.

 

So, a space soap opera ...

 

I was joking, btw.

[Craig Arko]

Okay, so instead I've started watching "The 100" from the beginning. A few episodes in, and want to see more.

 

Has a nice Terra Nova vibe to it, although without the dinosaurs. At least so far.