The Expanse

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Season 2
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Dalton Ross
    Jan 27, 2017
    91
    The heady sci-fi drama returns with a bit more muscle thanks to the debut of Martian Marine Bobbie Draper (Frankie Adams), a favorite from the books...Get on board now. [Feb 3/10 2017, p.101]
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  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Mitchel Broussard
    Feb 2, 2017
    90
    In a broad sense the show lives up to its name, but season 2 proves it can be as intricate, and intimate, as it can be expansive, and in those lovely details of its well-drawn characters embattled with deliciously complex moral choices, The Expanse soars.
  3. UPROXX
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jan 31, 2017
    80
    On the whole, the series is one I’d mainly recommend with an “if you like this sort of thing” caveat (as opposed to BSG, whose appeal transcended space operatics). I happen to be someone who likes this sort of thing, but The Expanse season two is a much better version of that thing now that everyone knows what’s up and can take action accordingly.
  5. Collider
    Reviewed by: Haleigh Foutch
    Jan 31, 2017
    80
    The Expanse continues to match its most far-reaching concepts with deeply human stories rooted in a politically torn culture on the brink of war. It’s some of the most compelling, intelligent and immersive genre fiction on television, and it’s back in peak form.
  6. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jan 30, 2017
    50
    The two-hour premiere ends with a big question mark, which may lead me to tune in again but I just wish The Expanse was a little less murky. I'm prone to liking complex TV but The Expanse is borderline impenetrable at times.

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User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 252 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 237 out of 252
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 252
  3. Negative: 8 out of 252
  1. nightblade00
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    The duel premier of season 2 was a reminder once again that this show is one of the best on TV. Well done by SyFy for continuing to produceThe duel premier of season 2 was a reminder once again that this show is one of the best on TV. Well done by SyFy for continuing to produce some of its best work. Truly is, as advertised, a Game of Thrones in space.… Full Review »
  2. scottNatlanta
    Feb 23, 2017
    10
    This mid season episode was worth of any season finale. Its simply the best SciFi around. The characters matter to you which makes it evenThis mid season episode was worth of any season finale. Its simply the best SciFi around. The characters matter to you which makes it even better. Special effects are nothing if the story doesnt appeal to you and this story does… Full Review »
  3. bakalite
    Feb 12, 2017
    9
    I wrote a more critical review for season one. I am still seriously underwhelmed with the Metascore of 77. It continues to speaks volumesI wrote a more critical review for season one. I am still seriously underwhelmed with the Metascore of 77. It continues to speaks volumes about your semi-professional critic base and continues to be so far behind popular culture as to appear to be disingenuous.

    As I have said, Metacritic you seriously need to expand your critical base. you are in grave danger of becoming another LinkedIn. Please dont, it would be just sad to watch another otherwise excellent channel deform in a slow and ultimately fatal spiral into an ignominious demise.    … Full Review »
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