At first, we were happy that Drummer’s group would have a chance to take Marco down, hidden as he was among the supply ships. Over its six seasons, the hallmark of The Expanse has been its realism, and Drummer’s disappointing defeat at the hands of the Pella was one of those moments where we realized ship-to-ship battles are a messy affair. As several soldiers were picked off by the rail guns, it was immediately clear what a long shot the capture of the station really was. Once viewers realized what was going on, their eyes likely widened as certain amazed expletives escaped their lips. The Expanse did a great job of showing the grand scale of the shipping container strategy while also hiding details of how the attack would unfold until it actually happened. That’s especially true given that Amos knew the Roci might need a new mechanic if he died in the assault on the ring station. It may seem like a small amount of closure in the big picture, but the extra effort to complete Clarissa’s redemption was very much appreciated. The Expanse very subtly showed us that her endocrine system was in danger of collapse if she continued to use her glandular enhancements, then allowed her to save the day by getting the ship’s drive back online under pressure without using those powers. It was a beautifully rendered, action packed, poignant tale worthy of a series finale!Įven small moments, such as Clarissa’s chance at heroism, completed the larger picture. Now, being able to see season 6 as a whole, it’s clear that the writers made the only choice they could by acknowledging that the protomolecule is still out there while involving the alien forces directly in the defeat of Marco Inaros. Is it really over? Watching the series finale of The Expanse was an exercise in denial with longtime fans trying to soak in every last moment, pretending the show would continue the way much of the narrative seemed to imply.

This review of The Expanse contains spoilers.

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