'Game of Thrones' in Space: This Sci-Fi Show Holds 95% on Rotten Tomatoes — To Join Your Watchlist Next
Even fans of the original books were impressed — which is rare.
The Expanse launched back in 2015, but still holds its place as one of the best examples of smart, grounded science fiction. No show since has quite matched its scale, world-building, or moral complexity.
Based on the novels by James S. A. Corey (a pen name for two writers), The Expanse starts as a political thriller in space and quickly proves it's more than just another action-heavy space opera.
It explores colonization of the solar system, social divides, power plays, and ethical dilemmas — all wrapped in a gripping and well-structured plot. In my opinion, this is what thoughtful sci-fi should feel like.
Saved by fans, finished with dignity
After season three, Syfy canceled the show. But fans rallied. Thanks to petitions and loud support, Amazon Prime picked it up and carried it through season six. The show covers the first six books out of nine — and while the full story isn’t on screen, I suppouse the ending still feels solid and satisfying.
One of the things I noted for myself: The Expanse respects physics. Space battles are quick and brutal, gravity is dangerous, and nothing works just 'because'. Ships drift, spin, and shake like they should. Even small things — like water floating in zero-G — are shown with care.
The show holds a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. And that’s not just a number — it’s recognition from critics and longtime fans. Years later, people still recommend The Expanse as one of the smartest, richest adaptations in the genre.
Watching The Expanse today is like opening a classic novel that hasn’t aged. It doesn’t need a reboot — it already did things right the first time.
