Television Amazon Studios picks up fan favorite sci-fi series The Expanse for sixth and final season; Game of Thrones in Space all the way to the end!

[Massdriver 1,029]

It appears that they are going to try to condense 3 books into 1 season. Can they do it without destroying the pacing and rhythm of the show? I can't answer that since I haven't read the books, but some fans aren't happy right now.

 

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Cas Anvar, who’s played Alex since the first season, will not be joining them for the final season—following a string of sexual misconduct allegations earlier this year. As of now, it’s unclear how much Anvar will be present in season five or how the series will address his departure in the final chapter.

This sucks but it's necessary. I wonder if this played a part in Amazon's decision.

 

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The season renewal comes ahead of the series’ 5th season, which will debut December 16 on Amazon Prime Video

 

[Jason 15,701]

Are they compressing things because they had to fire Anvar, or did you just happen to throw both pieces of information ITT?

[Massdriver 1,029]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

Are they compressing things because they had to fire Anvar, or did you just happen to throw both pieces of information ITT?

I happened to throw both pieces of information ITT. I wonder if it played a role, but I doubt it. 

 

I'm just disappointed that such a great show may end up being rushed and ruined at the end.

[Massdriver 1,029]

I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for a 2 part 20 episode season 6. They didn't say how many episodes it would be, so hopefully they do it justice.

[legend 4,187]

Condensing 3 books sounds like a great way to ruin a great show.

[Jason 15,701]

1 minute ago, legend said:

Condensing 3 books sounds like a great way to ruin a great show.

 

My friend who's read the books says they advance the timeline 30 years between books 6 and 7, and that he could see them maybe just ending the show roughly at the end of book 6.

[Massdriver 1,029]

18 minutes ago, Jason said:

 

My friend who's read the books says they advance the timeline 30 years between books 6 and 7, and that he could see them maybe just ending the show roughly at the end of book 6.

That sounds better than throwing 3 books into 1 season.

[CitizenVectron 9,026]

Yeah I wasn't sure how they were going to do the 30-year time skip...maybe they won't, and they'll just introduce whatever the finale is earlier on and try and make it work.

[Mr.Vic20 6,643]

Final Season? Jesus, flaming barge incoming! What happen to slowing down and checking all the corners and doors? 

[CitizenVectron 9,026]

1 hour ago, Mr.Vic20 said:

Final Season? Jesus, flaming barge incoming! What happen to slowing down and checking all the corners and doors? 

 

To be clear, this would be one more season after the next season.

[Mr.Vic20 6,643]

4 hours ago, CitizenVectron said:

 

To be clear, this would be one more season after the next season.

Hmmm, better, but still worrisome! 

[skillzdadirecta 6,242]

How many books is it? 8 with a 9th not even out yet?

[Commissar SFLUFAN 20,550]

7 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said:

How many books is it? 8 with a 9th not even out yet?

 

Yep - that's correct!

[Kal-El814 6,608]

On 11/24/2020 at 1:25 PM, legend said:

Condensing 3 books sounds like a great way to ruin a great show.

 

On the other hand, if they don’t do that with Wheel of Time, the heat death of the universe will happen before the show ends. So... YMMV