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Something might be happening. Work started on striking the set and has been stopped.

https://twitter.com/Seeoharewhy1979/...59476414578688

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striking the set ?

Does that mean taking it down ?

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Yes.

For those unfamiliar with theatrical terminology, "Striking a set" means to dismantle the scenery.If they were stopped from doing that, then the set must be needed for...something.

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An amazing piece of work by a fan.

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I am blown away, that is phenomenal and the series should be renewed just for the sheer determination which went into the video :)

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Re: the set, a lot of Season 2 sets would have been taken down in any case as they would not be used moving forward as Season 4 has different elements.

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Looks like a deal has been done with Amazon for Season 4.

They have not officially announced it yet, but word is the deal is pretty much done.

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this is exactly the kind of thing you need to happen; a fan with the power and money to come along and save it.

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Hope so I have Prime and we might get same time showing as USA.

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looks like another cracking episode and things are moving along nicely, it baffles me how anyone could sit down and even contemplate cancelling it.

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Maybe the ruling (media) elite don't like its closer to fact content as trillions go missing each year in the USA (the Pentagon is now having its first audit courtesy of Trump). Secret space programs ........ Nah never!

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/li...amazon-1115160

Outstanding news.

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absolutely, if any series was deserving of being resurrected after cancellation it is this one. At the very least they need to be given the opportunity to wrap up such an engrossing story.

:cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader:

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That's good news, I've been reading up on Reddit, outstanding work by the fans, it certainly deserved it.

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It's now official. Season 4 of The Expanse will be on Amazon Prime.

https://nerdist.com/amazon-saves-the...ellation-syfy/

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I love it when stuff like this happens and her job is exactly the kind of job I would love to have and will do when I win the euromillions. You need people who appreciate quality in a powerful position who can say "yes". I love the fact that the article was all about fan appreciate and and the quality of the show and no business talk about analysis of ratings and all that rubbish.

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What a superb season finale; proper quality pure scifi at its best in a two parter to wrap everything up and it is all the more sweeter knowing that the series has been renewed and we have got more to look forward to.

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I did pick it back up and have now caught up. Will watch 12-13 soon. Is an interesting watch. Trying to think if it's the only space sci-fi focused show I've ever watched. I only ever watched the JJ Star Trek movies and not the TV shows. Never bothered with SG or BSG and my ventures into Sci-fi shows stuck around X-Files, Fringe or Person of Interest. I've not picked up Star Trek discovery and I'm unsure if I ever will.

With all that being said I guess my viewership and many others like me watching The Expanse really shows its worth.

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I dont think I'd call Person of Interest Sci-Fi.

Watched the expanse episodes 12 & 13 tonight, loved them.
Looking forward to seeing what they do next season, with 1300 systems to explore.

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if you want to be blown away you should watch Babylon 5, it is the best tv series ever. You could drop everything you currently watch and not watch anything else over summer apart from B5 and you would die a happy man.

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Wonder when more details about the Prime renewal will show up. Just a few FAQ's needed of course :D

Will it be available instantly in 4K/UHD (I know earlier episodes are available)
Will it release simultaneously worldwide.
What happens to the existing deal with Netflix.

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If earlier episodes are available in 4K/UHD there's no reason why the rest won't be.

Amazon normally do worldwide release when they have the the full rights which the have for The Expanse from season 4 onward.

Netflix still retain the rights for the first 3 seasons and nothing else.

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well worth a watch, I love behind the scenes stuff like this because it shows you just how much everyone cares about the series and atm it is a good teaser for you while we wait for the next season.

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"The Expanse" will return for its fourth season on Amazon Prime Video on December 13

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https://youtu.be/kNIim3xqsEU

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Season 5 has also been oficially confirmed.

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It looks so flipping good, I can't tell you how much I enjoy proper quality scifi like this:

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Excellent :)


Im on holiday this week, so out of touch with renewals, nice bit of news to read.

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Glad to be of help.;)

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And work has started on it.

https://www.tor.com/2019/10/23/the-e...-season-begun/

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Rewatching the first 3 series on Amazon Prime in UHD, in preparation for Season 4.

Really enjoying it, and refreshing my memory about parts of the plot.

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Good idea, I might do the same. I have just finished rewatching Spartacus and I have no urge to start any of the returning series atm, especially the DC ones. I have been watching The Walking Dead and Greys Anatomy and that is it. The Expanse sure would be an injection of quality tv.

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Expanse Season 4 trailer.

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looks absolutely fantastic, definitely the best series on tv atm.

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Looking forward to it. :D

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Can't wait to binge season 4 on my mate's new 65" 4K.

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I'll need a good refresher, I struggle to follow it as I'm watching it!

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A bit of an emergency bulletin for everyone :)

Don't forget season 4 of The Expanse dropped today as well as the final season of Runaways so we have got some quality stuff to watch next week which will then take us nicely into season 2 of Lost in Space.

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Can’t for the life of me see why Netflix dumped this. Half way through

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Netflix didn't.

Syfy in the US did, and Netflix had a distribution deal with them for it.

https://deadline.com/2018/05/the-exp...on-1202398511/

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Ahh ok. Makes sense Syfy

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I have just looked the premiere date for season 5 and flipping jinxed it big time.

https://deadline.com/2020/06/the-exp...ns-1202971689/

There is no way they can remove the character from the series so I can only assume they are going to recast the actor. Luckily they have got Amazon who can help them out and scour the globe for a near as perfect replica.

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It is only accusations atm, and it sounds like they're looking into it before they do anything. Hopefully they get to the bottom of it before they do anything because we have seen lately how actors are sacked for no reason at all. If he is found to of done it then get rid. No idea how they'll change him though but I suspect it there will be a way to do it in universe.

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PC and saving face trumps everything these days so he'll be gone either way.

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First reply says it all ;

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If that winds you up you should take a read of this:

https://news.sky.com/story/loreal-to...ducts-12016265

We are going to end up having to adopt the Andorian philosophy and refer to ourselves as "pink skins" because saying we are white is racist.

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Wouldn't bother me if they got rid of all advertising . . . 90% of it is blatant untruths anyway :rolleyes:

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Fair play for an investigation before jumping the gun but honestly from the megathreads I've seen with leaked screenshots, it isn't good. If they can be confirmed to be him then there's no way he won't get finished. Old casting colleagues are jumping on him now.

Liked his character, which in turn generally makes you like the actor. It's like Spacey all over again. The fans get burned.

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https://www.thecinemaspot.com/2020/0...n-prime-video/

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Absolutely fantastic news for a phenomenal series. The cast and crew must be well chuffed that they can continue to tell such a fantastic story and so much confidence has been placed in them. I also chuffed that filming wrapped pre-lockdown. Hopefully they have been able to crack on with post production remotely and there won't be a significant delay to season 5 premiering.

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:hyper:

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Season 5 trailer - starts on 16th December.

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Season 5 will be drip fed one episode a week.

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Partly true, the first three episodes will be released together, then one per week.

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I flipping love this series. I love how they are once showing you new worlds and locations thanks to the move to Amazon and more $$$. It all adds to the realism factor. I don't know what came of the thing with Cas Anvar but we saw him in the trailer so fingers crossed he is still in it.

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I hate this drip feeding, i'm so used to watching multiple seasons at once so i will have to wait.

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I hate bulk release, I wish everything was weekly.

I dont have time to watch 10 episodes in one go.
All that happens is some dick will spoil it by giving away details.
Its almost impossible to avoid them these days once they are everywhere online.

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Yeah. I was holding onto The Boys so i could watch them.all in one go but i knew it wasnt going to happen. I have watched one ep a day this week ready for the finale tonight.

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Season 6 will be the final season. Sad news but it gives them plenty of time to finish it properly.

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I've just started watching the new season, Seems ok so far although as much as I enjoy the show I always find it's missing something

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I watched season 5, episodes 1 to 3 the other night.
Reasoable start, although it seems a little slow tbh (esp given they have limited episodes)

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things certainly picked up this week. This series is so flipping good, I can't believe it is ending.

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Yes, it certainly picked up the pace in episode 4, much better. :)

Never saw those events coming - though I do wonder how they knew where the proto molecule was located.

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good point. It must have been a leak on Johnson's staff. I think Holden mentioned in the previous ep that somebody at his lab was leaking information.

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Just caught up. It was taking a while to get going but I wasn't expecting it to go there. Looking forward to see where this season goes.

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This season has been so much better than Season 4, really enjoying it. :)

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yup, and it is nearly over already :cry: You can definitely tell the difference. They have gone back to the tone and feel of season 1 and 2 and it has the added benefit of the increased production budget from Amazon. It is those lovely little touches like them drinking the bubbles of floating water that do it for my realism factor. It is supposed to be an inconsequential moment that doesn't affect the story but it serves to reinforce the underlying foundation of the universe.

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I need more :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

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Poor Alex, gone almost without a second thought.

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I am just wondering how far along the filming process the decision was made and how last minute it was. It might have been the only option they had left.

I wish there were more eps, this season was fantastic and like GoT you feel like you are just getting into it and it is over. I wish it could be renewed for 9 seasons or wherever they are up to in the books. I would happily give up all the other tv series I watch if it meant The Expanse could keep going.

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It seems the change had to be made after main filming had been completed, so I guess they must have filmed a few extra little bits to squeeze in.


Season 6 will consist of 10 episodes (again) and it is currently filming.

One of the possible reasons noted for ending after season 6 is a time jump in the books they are based off.

Apparently there is a 28 year jump from book 6 to book 7 (each season has loosly been based on the corresponding book) meaning they would have to age everyone almost 30 years, recast it completely, or totally deviate from the books. I guess Amazon didnt fancy any of those choices.

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I've been told book 6 does actually work as an ending so I'll take that.

With Alex though, it would of been nice to see him collapse to the floor or something rather than just dying in his chair.

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The Expanse Season 6 - Official Teaser

Premiers December 10th 2021.

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6 Episodes

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That is just bullshit. Whoever came up with that idea needs shooting.

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Thats been a rumour for a while, confirmed today. Very disappointing. :(

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Also confirmed they will be one episode per week, concluding on 14th Jan 2022.

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6 episodes is too little for this type of show. I know a lot of shows do it but this will end up cutting so much. It feels like Amazon felt forced to renew it for a final season and didn't wanna piss anyone off.

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It should be 10 episodes minimum. There is so much more story to tell, especially about Mars. I would love a 2 or 3 parter flashback episode showing you how things used to be in the system and on Mars and the events that lead up to them breaking away.

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Don't think that'll happen anytime soon

https://winteriscoming.net/2020/08/0...rge-rr-martin/

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Rogue One :shrug:

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From the writers…

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...9&d=1633815838

https://twitter.com/jamessacorey/sta...049852928?s=21

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For once you beat me to it!:D:D:D

BTW the finale is just short of 65 mins long. Don't know how long other eps will be but streaming services can give longer eps (eg 60 mins as oppsed to 45 mins) so the final 6 episode could potentially give (no ad break) the equivalent of an 8 episode series.

Here's a little tit-bit you all may be interested in.

https://www.findthemetaverse.com/fil...tual-screening

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That's what i am liking about Foundation atm. A proper good quality scifi series which you can sink your teeth in to. There is nothing worse than something being over before it started. Every season of Game of Thrones was like that because it was so good and i think this is going to be even more painful. I am tempted to wait till it has finished and watch all 6 in one go.

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Watch the NYCC virtual panel I've linked to, Seems like it will be directed to a proper closure, or at least go out with a bang! Game of Thrones was a let down re the ending.

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I would imagine that it would be very hard to avoid all talk and spoilers for 6 weeks.

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Hey, I'm happy we got 6 cause it is better than none, I'd just of liked more.

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I've been watching it from the beginning again, almost finished Season 2. :)

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If anyone needs it here's a recap of seasons 1-5.

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Season 6 trailer



Hell, yeh, beltalowda!

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Don't forget season 6 drops tomorrow

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Only Episode 1, just to be clear. :)

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Yes, thefirst 5 are 45min episodes as well so just under 5hrs for season 6. There is talk of mini episodes inbetween as well, don't know if true though.

Bonus content available via Pirme Video X-Ray.

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Well, Ive watched the final episode tonight.

Im still confused about the story on that planet with the little girl, and her brother.
Its basically gone nowhere, and has no relevance to the rest of the seasons events.
Its like they had a plan, then just gave up on it, leaving her (last seen) running in a forest ...

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Felt way too rushed. It feels like they wrote it and then the show got cancelled and they didn't bother changing any of it. There is some special episodes on X-Ray that expand on certain bits, so it could be on that but I don't know, I haven't watched them.

https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/24/...l-amazon-x-ray

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Just watched the last episode, and really liked it - I think they’ve set it up so there can be follow-ons; the girl and her brother, for instance (they’re from the novella "Strange Dogs"), and Duarte on the same planet.

I loved the SF Easter Eggs in this episode, especially the troopers names behind Bobbie.


I read the first five books (when they came out) - it’s been a while, so I’m going to read them all again, then the final four (and the novellas).

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The girl and the brother just seemed completely random, and made so sense.
Apparently you have to have read the books to know what that was all about.

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I watched all 6 episodes today and all I can say is what a superb season and what a superb season. Such a damn shame it has been cancelled, I would love to see more. Although we have been blessed with such a phenomenally rich and immersive story so far, it feels as if there is so much more to tell.