The Expanse
A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
First Air Year
2015
Seasons
6
Audience Score
8.1
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Series Snapshot
A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
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The Expanse is a intense pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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