Finally got caught up with Season 2 on Netflix and have to say that I love this show.
There is some great story telling going on here, with some compelling characters, whilst the setting is a little more 'hard science' than I'm used too (or at least hard for a TV show) it helps ground it in a sense of reality.
Anyone else liking this show?
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I may have to try this one. I haven't picked up a new show on netflix yet.
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Any show that provides surprises, and stays fresh, is usually well done.
This show is well done.
This show is well done.
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Other than star trek, the orville is the only science fiction show I have watched since a kid and watching original battlestar galactics, time tunnel.
Heard some good things about this, might give this a look
Heard some good things about this, might give this a look
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I have really Enjoyed the expanse. If you can, be sure to watch the Amazon Prime cut instead of just the syfy one.
Season 5 is supposed to drop sometime this fall I believe.
I am also waiting on Book 9 to be released and that should finish the series, in book form.
Season 5 is supposed to drop sometime this fall I believe.
I am also waiting on Book 9 to be released and that should finish the series, in book form.
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forgive my ignorance here, how does the amazon cut differ ?
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The biggest difference is the Language. The sci-fi one has to meet "broadcast" standards for language, but the streaming on Amazon they are much freer with it. And the swearing is actually one of the defining traits for one character, so losing it takes something away.
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I love the series. I've read the books and the series on Amazon. In fact, I just got a model of the Rocinante from Amazon in the mail, last night. It's little and dinky but I like it. 
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Ok.. I want a Rocinante Model. Though I wonder if there is a decent sized one. I haven't really shopped around for it.
I am liking season 5 so far. I am still waiting on the release of the 9th book.
I will probably go back and re-read at some point, but will wait till after the current season finishes before I do.
I am liking season 5 so far. I am still waiting on the release of the 9th book.
I will probably go back and re-read at some point, but will wait till after the current season finishes before I do.
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