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The Expanse

2015–2022 · Ended · 6 seasons

Science Fiction Drama Suspense Thriller Mystery

First aired: Dec 14, 2015
Last aired: Jan 14, 2022
IMDb rating: 8.5 / 10 189,397 votes
Recall rating: 7.0 / 10 1 rating

Overview

Two hundred years in the future, in a fully colonized solar system, police detective Josephus Miller is given the assignment to find a missing young woman, Julie Mao. Joining his task is James Holden, former first officer of an ice freighter who is involved in an incident caused by the tense relationship between Earth, Mars and the Belt. Far from their struggles in space, United Nations executive Chrisjen Avasarala works to prevent war between Earth and Mars. Soon the three find out that the missing woman is connected to a vast conspiracy that threatens all humanity.

7 wins & 32 nominations total

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Episodes

Season 1 · 10 episodes

E1 Dulcinea

Dec 14, 2015 44 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 Station, Detective Miller begins an off-the-books investigation of a missing heiress, Julie Mao.
E2 The Big Empty

Dec 15, 2015 44 min

Holden and crew are trapped in a badly damaged shuttle. On Ceres, Miller uncovers clues about Julie Mao. On Earth, Chrisjen Avasarala questions a terrorist.
E3 Remember the Cant

Dec 22, 2015 43 min

While Avasarala plays a dangerous game of politics, Holden and his crew begin to turn on one another while held captive by the Martian Navy.
E4 CQB

Dec 29, 2015 42 min

Holden and crew are caught in the middle of a desperate battle, as mysterious warships attack and board the Donnager. As Miller continues to investigate Julie Mao, his partner Havelock continues to go missing.
E5 Back to the Butcher

Jan 5, 2016 43 min

The crew has survived the loss of the Canturbury and the Donnager and are contacted by an unlikely ally. Miller, on Ceres, continues his investigation and his thoughts of a conspiracy grow.
E6 Rock Bottom

Jan 12, 2016 43 min

Holden's team makes an uneasy alliance with Fred Johnson while Miller fights for his life against Anderson Dawes' thugs.
E7 Windmills

Jan 19, 2016 42 min

Holden and his crew face a Martian military blockade. Miller finds a new reason to forge ahead. Avasarala visits Holden’s family.
E8 Salvage

Jan 26, 2016 43 min

A derelict vessel holds a potentially devastating secret. Holden and his crew cross paths with Miller on Eros. Avasarala receives bad news.
E9 Critical Mass

Feb 2, 2016 40 min

Miller, Holden and his crew are trapped on Eros. Avasarala discovers the origin of the mystery ships.
E10 Leviathan Wakes

Feb 2, 2016 42 min

Miller, Holden and his crew fight their way to the Rocinante to escape Eros. On Earth, Avasarala fears for the stability of Earth's government and her family's safety.