tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post4020382529324532298..comments2024-03-19T02:43:58.373-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Expanse: Season One Review (or Why You Should Be Watching This Show)Billie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-32284799199588866442019-04-12T09:30:52.771-04:002019-04-12T09:30:52.771-04:00I'd picked up Amazon Prime to watch American G...I'd picked up Amazon Prime to watch American Gods and the Expanse was an unexpected bonus. I've watched all three seasons over past couple of months and enjoyed them a great deal, although the second half of season 3 kind of lost me. There was some good character work in that part of the season but sometimes the show's pace was too fast to allow much exploration of the characters. Several major character decisions seemed undermotivated toward the end of the season.<br /><br />At first, the characters seemed a little too familiar but they grew on me. In particular, my initial impression of Amos was that he was going to be another garden variety "survival is everything" ruthless psychopath. What I found interesting about him is that he's aware that his lack of empathy isn't normal or desirable--usually these types of characters view themselves as the only ones capable of making the tough decisions. Instead, Amos seeks to anchor himself to people he views as making moral decisions. Naomi, who says she views him like a brother, also calls him a monster, but he wants to be a better person. Although the actor deliberately plays him as emotionally flat, you could still feel that he was hurt when he learned that Naomi had concealed who had logged the distress signal, and touched when Prax left his Mai in his charge.<br /><br />He also had one of the rare funny lines in the show, when Avasarala asks him "What do you know about pumps?" and he replies "I didn't always work in space". I also like how they've left his sexuality undefined.magrittenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-67769807277684561672018-08-29T15:28:19.833-04:002018-08-29T15:28:19.833-04:00I'm after 2 books and just watched the end of ...I'm after 2 books and just watched the end of book 1 in Tv Show form (season 2 episode 5). Fun to see all the small differences between book and show, but I'm glad the main events remain unchanged. Although I think book 1 was stronger then book 2 which repeated most of the story structure and is also centered around finding an asian female (Julie and then Mei). The resoluton was also too rushed compared to book 1.<br /><br />In the show it's great to see more of Avasarala and Bobbie during book 1 where they weren't event mentioned yet.<br /><br />From what I see book 2 ends in season 3 episode 6 and before I watch the rest I will have to wait a month before book 3 is realease in my country.Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-74667422511088736442018-08-15T18:42:38.947-04:002018-08-15T18:42:38.947-04:00I've both read the books and watched the TV se...I've both read the books and watched the TV series. I think each season of the TV series covers about 3/4 of one book, so you might be able to plan that way. It's a great series!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62499709708875389642018-08-15T17:37:13.227-04:002018-08-15T17:37:13.227-04:00Patryk, I have only seen season one and I honestly...Patryk, I have only seen season one and I honestly don't know what the books in this series are like, but in my experience, reading books first has always worked better for me. I found season one a bit confusing and if I ever rewatch it, I'll probably do some reading first. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-4828940736295769432018-08-15T12:13:00.137-04:002018-08-15T12:13:00.137-04:00If anyone is still wondering If I started watching...If anyone is still wondering If I started watching: I decided to read it instead before watching. But now I'm thinking should I do book 1, season 1 then book 2, season 2? Or just read all then watch all. Any ideas from You guys?Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-84890608454635062692018-01-31T19:41:09.165-05:002018-01-31T19:41:09.165-05:00Unfortunately, it's not on Netflix in Canada :...Unfortunately, it's not on Netflix in Canada :(magrittenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-21411926653767575222017-12-27T02:18:48.440-05:002017-12-27T02:18:48.440-05:00I still have to watch it but It's definately o...I still have to watch it but It's definately on my list.Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62695762533356399172017-12-26T20:07:35.582-05:002017-12-26T20:07:35.582-05:00Also, you're welcome, Lamounier. Nice to know ...Also, you're welcome, Lamounier. Nice to know my tweeting is doing some good. Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-13267354593831075752017-12-26T19:13:26.986-05:002017-12-26T19:13:26.986-05:00I was lucky to see season 1 when it was all releas...I was lucky to see season 1 when it was all released on Netflix. This is a show that really benefits from being binged. If I'd watched it weekly I think I would've struggled and eventually dropped it. Instead I got through the slower episodes more quickly and by the time the end of the season came around I was excited for season 2 (which is so much better). Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-59829423420498297022017-12-26T17:32:21.450-05:002017-12-26T17:32:21.450-05:00I haven't read the books but I binged through ...I haven't read the books but I binged through season 1, rewatched it, then binged season 2 and I had an easy enough time with the story.<br /><br />The show came out at the same time with The Magicians and they're the best shows on Syfy now.sillyrabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972244937503286420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-48086592054022831122017-12-23T11:36:00.782-05:002017-12-23T11:36:00.782-05:00Lovely review, Lamounier. I enjoyed the first seas...Lovely review, Lamounier. I enjoyed the first season quite a bit -- I love the so-called "hard" science fiction -- but often found myself a little confused, and thinking that I'd follow it better if I'd read the books. I wonder if this is one of those shows that is easier to track if you binge-watch it?Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com