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On what specific episode does your favorite "I swear it eventually gets really good" television show actually start turning around? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 27 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I forgot the exact episode, but I felt The Expanse was pretty mediocre until one of the last episodes of S1. I stuck with it because I was told prior to starting that it takes a while to get going. I'm glad I stuck with it, as it's my favorite sci-fi show.

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  • [–] 21 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    For me its' the opposite, it started strong (complex politics, realistic space travel) and by the end it turned into just another space opera about hardy space ship crew fighting space battles.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Damn, I watched the first two seasons before moving and never got around to finishing but those things were exactly what I was into. I thought the interplanetary politics were awesome

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    From what I understand there's a lot of material from the books that didn't make it into the show. I bet the politics were more extensive too.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    The authors actually have cameos in the show. They were very involved in its conception and making. The books had a lot more details, little sub-stories, etc. The show made a few substantial changes, but IMHO they all made for better TV (like making Arwin a major character in Jackson's LotR).

    Fun fact: the authors initially intended for The Expanse to be a table top game.

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  • [–] 18 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Expanse is a slow burn start. I personally think it was great from the start but will tell anyone to watch at least until E3 or 4 (episode called CQB). At that point if you don't want to keep watching it's likely not a good fit.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    Yes absolutely 100%. That is my usual advice as well. If you get through episode 4 and you aren't completely fucking hooked you might as well shut off the tv and sit in the dark and question your life choices.

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