I was driving back home from a out of town soccer game tonight and was listening to some old Rush and I think the authors are fans. From the lyrics to Cygnus X-1:

I set a course just east of Lyra
And northwest of Pegasus
Flew into the light of Deneb
Sailed across the Milky Way
On my ship, the 'Rocinante'
Wheeling through the galaxies,
Headed for the heart of Cygnus
Headlong into mystery
The x-ray is her siren song
My ship cannot resist her long
Nearer to my deadly goal
Until the Black Hole -
Gains control...

Just read on expanse wiki on of the authors is a Rush fan.

"Although Holden states in Leviathan Wakes that he named the Rocinante after Don Quixote's horse from the novel Don Quixote, the name is likely also a reference to the song "Cygnus X-1" by Rush, a band Ty Franck is a big fan of[1], because of the following lyrics:

Flew into the light of Deneb
Sailed across the Milky Way
On my ship, the "Rocinante"
Wheeling through the galaxies"

New Season 2 Trailer.

Newest trailer


Feb 1 is the start of the new season.

Have to say, this next season looks like it's going to be pretty unreal.

Babylon's Ashes was published yesterday so the new book can be enjoyed before the holidays.

Can't wait! My favorite show on television. Definitely worth checking out if you're a sci-fi fan.

I didn't know this but Netflix bought the show. I hope they turn it into one of their flagships. Season 2 is going to be a lot of action!

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/netflix-acquires-expanse-season-2-original-series-even-bigger-scope-562527

When is season 1 going to be available to watch on Netflix? I missed the first season and want to catch up before the second comes out.

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I didn't know this but Netflix bought the show. I hope they turn it into one of their flagships. Season 2 is going to be a lot of action!

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/netflix-acquires-expanse-season-2-original-series-even-bigger-scope-562527

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Netflix just acquire the international distribution rights. It's still a SyFy show, and will air there in America.

I didn't notice this until today, but Season 1 is available on Amazon Prime Video. Free if you have Amazon Prime...

https://www.amazon.com/The-Expanse-Season-1/dp/B018BZ3SCM

Bump, Season 2 starts tomorrow night.

It can't come soon enough.....

Saw the two hour premier last night at the Alamo Drafthouse. It was a great start.

DVR is set!

So good to have this show back. MAn they are doing a phenomenal job with the graphics. And Bobbie!!!

That was ****ing awesome. Really liked how they hit the ground running.

I liked the episode, but I'm really hating the casting for Chrisjen. I loved her in the book but so far the role in the show has been terrible IMO. Really needed a strong actress for her part, and it's a bit disappointing.

The casting for chrisjen was about as good as we can get especially because I doubt she is going to ask people to stop standing around with their cocks in their hands.

I really like her version of it and is completely believable as a conniving politician who is trying to look out for her people

Her scene last year with Holden's mother was one of my favorites and kind of elevated her from being a mean spirited ***** that she is in the books.

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Her scene last year with Holden's mother was one of my favorites and kind of elevated her from being a mean spirited ***** that she is in the books.

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I totally agree.
I think she's my favorite character in the show.

I liked the mean spirited *****...

I binged the first season on prime during New Years and immediately picked up the first two books. At this point I am halfway calaban's war. I am glad the writers are involved with the TV adaptation.

For someone who has read the books, but was waiting to see on the show, was this good quality? Tryin to.avoid the thread until I catch up if so

Thanks

It is being hailed as pretty much the greatest sci fi (not Syfy channel) show in a decade. Hell it was on the cover of physics today because of the work the show has done to be realistic ( sci fi has not been on their cover in nearly 40 years)

Awesome, thanks

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For someone who has read the books, but was waiting to see on the show, was this good quality? Tryin to.avoid the thread until I catch up if so

Thanks

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It's different from the books in some ways, but it is incredible in its own right.

Man, season 2 is off to a fantastic start. That was awesome.

This show is better than Battlestar Galactica. The politics, the mysteries, the character driven themes, etc. are top notch. It's currently one of the best shows on tv.

Season 2 is off with a bang.

I can't find anywhere to catch up on Season 1.

I'm catching up on amazon prime video.

Amazon Prime had season 1 available before season 2 started, but I'm not sure if it's still there.

It is.

Thank you

It has begun