The Expanse- Netflix

[Sir_Theo]

Has anyone seen this series?  I've seen the whole thing over a couple of days,  really enjoyable! I haven't enjoyed a space TV show so much since BSG. I believe it's based on,  and fairly faithful to,  a series of books.

Netflix appear to have spent a lot on it.  The effects are great.  Acting isn't too bad either.  For the wargamer the cold war between Earth and Mars with the terrorist OPA is of some interest as is the tech weapons and ships.  Recommended!

[Maspalio]

Seen the season 1...and loved it !

[Malebolgia]

I'm halfway through and I also think it's a lot of fun! Thomas Jane really nails his character well
But my mate told me that if you read the books, then the series are a bit lackluster. Fortunately for me I hadn't heard of it before!

[Sir_Theo]

I'm halfway through and I also think it's a lot of fun! Thomas Jane really nails his character well
But my mate told me that if you read the books, then the series are a bit lackluster. Fortunately for me I hadn't heard of it before!

Ha same here!

Thomas Jane does have a great sci fi hair cut in it.

[Daeothar]

Thanks for the heads-up; I just finished another series on Netflix and was on the lookout for a new one...

[Ragnar]

I am still working my way through the books and have seen the series,  really enjoyed it.

[Agis]

I am absolutely loved The Expanse.
Right now I am listening to the books.

The books are explained here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expanse_(novel_series)

S1 of the Expanse is part of book one.
Some twists are a bit different but the mood of the books is very well captured.
Space Combat is very good done, more or less realistic from todays view!

Season 2 start in February, and everybody's favourite character - Roberta "Bobbie" Draper appears...

[The_Beast]

Seen the season 1...and loved it !

Ditto! Don't have Netflix, impatiently waiting release-to-disc of second.

I'm halfway through and I also think it's a lot of fun! Thomas Jane really nails his character well
But my mate told me that if you read the books, then the series are a bit lackluster. Fortunately for me I hadn't heard of it before!

I hadn't heard that, but that's the reason I've never read a Dresden Files novel, I liked the TV series so much.

It's weird, but I thought The Expanse had more buzz here; I've been wondering why I hadn't seen more using for gaming.

I do remember seeing the trailers, not getting very excited, picking up Season one on sale without remembering it, then going 'oh, yeah' when I did some googling. One must be careful of first impressions.

Doug

[bong-67]

I've just finished watching the first series of the Expanse and I loved it.  The last three or 4 episodes were particularly good.  One of the things I liked best was the portrayal of the survivors of the Canterbury - they were so like some of my old Traveller crews.
I think the setting is enormous inspiration for gaming and I might try doing something in it for Rogue Stars.  Starship combat would be good too.
I'm really glad series 2 is coming out next month and I can't wait!

[Dezmond]

If anyone has a preference for a ship to see 3d printed pick a good looking one and I will fire up the printer and knock it out.

I vote Donnager - the Martian battleship

[Andrew Rae]

I watched one episode but couldn't get beyond the main guy's stupid little hat. It annoyed me immensely. If anyone can tell me it gets laser zapped in episode two, I might continue.

[Vanvlak]

It doesn't, and there's even a backstory to it...
But that didn't stop me from enjoying it immensely (the series, not the hat).
 

[Andrew Rae]

  see, if he was wearing a fedora it might be ok, but a trilby? No, never a trilby.

[Malebolgia]

I think the hat's great
It's extremely silly, but it doesn't bother me.

[Dezmond]

The space private eye with the hat is clearly supposed to be a flawed character. His space smartphone has a big crack across the screen.

So I wouldn't sweat it if you think he's a prat. I think you are kinda supposed to.