The Expanse: Season 1
The Expanse is an American science fiction television series that premiered in 2015 on the Syfy network. Developed by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, the show is based on the series of novels written by James S. A. Corey. The narrative is set two hundred years in the future, a time when humanity has successfully colonized the Solar System. The story unfolds amidst significant political tension between Earth, Mars, and th
Season overview
The Expanse is an American science fiction television series that premiered in 2015 on the Syfy network. Developed by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, the show is based on the series of novels written by James S. A. Corey. The narrative is set two hundred years in the future, a time when humanity has successfully colonized the Solar System. The story unfolds amidst significant political tension between Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt.
The first season follows the disappearance of Julie Mao, a young woman described as a rich girl turned political activist. This event serves as the catalyst that links the lives of three distinct individuals: Joe Miller, a detective based on Ceres; James Holden, an accidental ship captain; and Chrisjen Avasarala, a United Nations politician. Together, these characters embark on a race across the solar system to investigate the missing woman's case. In doing so, they begin to unravel what is described as the single greatest conspiracy in human history. The series is categorized as a drama, mystery, and science fiction thriller, focusing on the complex geopolitical landscape of a future human civilization.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Dulcinea
Dec 14, 2015 · 48 min
In the outer solar system near Saturn, James Holden and the crew of the ice-freighter Canterbury, investigate a distress call from a mysterious derelict ship, the Scopuli. On Ceres
The Big Empty
Dec 15, 2015 · 46 min
Holden and crew are trapped in badly damaged shuttle. On Ceres, Miller uncovers clues about Julie Mao. On Earth, Chrisjen Avasarala questions a terrorist.
Remember the Cant
Dec 22, 2015 · 46 min
Holden and the crew are taken prisoner by the Martian Congressional Republic Navy. Miller deals with unhappy rioters. Avasarala plays politics and gets severely burned.
CQB
Dec 29, 2015 · 45 min
Holden and crew find themselves in the middle of a desperate battle while still aboard the Martian battleship. Miller’s partner, Havelock, goes missing.
Back to the Butcher
Jan 5, 2016 · 45 min
Holden finds an unlikely ally. Miller’s obsession with Mao intensifies.
Rock Bottom
Jan 12, 2016 · 45 min
Miller gains valuable information from a hidden data cube. Holden and his crew learn their host’s agenda.
Windmills
Jan 19, 2016 · 44 min
Holden and his crew face a Martian military blockade. Miller finds a new reason to forge ahead. Avasarala visits Holden’s family.
Salvage
Jan 26, 2016 · 44 min
A derelict vessel holds a potentially devastating secret. Holden and his crew cross paths with Miller on Eros. Avasarala receives bad news.
Critical Mass
Feb 2, 2016 · 42 min
Julie's origin story ends up revealing her trajectory. Holden and Miller work together as they take a look at a strange emergency happening on Eros.
Leviathan Wakes
Feb 2, 2016 · 44 min
Avasarala uncovers a game-changing secret while the future of the human race might be in Holden and Miller's hands.