Jeff Bezos Saves 'The Expanse,' Lays Out Vision for Human Space Colonies

[kevindavis007]

LOS ANGELES — Before laying out his ambitious plan for humanity's future in space, Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos had a bit of news to deliver during a gala dinner Friday night (May 25).

"During dinner, 10 minutes ago, I just got word that 'The Expanse' was saved," he said, referring to the futuristic space television series that was canceled by Syfy. Fans had urged Amazon Studios, which owns the U.S. streaming rights, to pick up the show for another season; the efforts included celebrity endorsements and even a banner flying over the company's headquarters.

Attendees filling the ballroom erupted in thunderous applause as a table full of "The Expanse" cast and crew members cheered and hugged one another. This was the first official announcement of the pickup.


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[240B]

They cancelled the original Star Trek much too early. Now, they are trying to do the same thing with Expanse. Glad to hear attempts to cancel it failed. It is a quality show with a compelling story. Who knows? Maybe it will run for 10 seasons.

[kevindavis007]

They cancelled the original Star Trek much too early. Now, they are trying to do the same thing with Expanse. Glad to hear attempts to cancel it failed. It is a quality show with a compelling story. Who knows? Maybe it will run for 10 seasons.

Personally I think we are going to see the end of the SyFy channel. They have a habit of doing crap like did. I'm glad that Amazon save The Expanse. It is one of the best SciFi shows that I have ever seen in my lifetime and I doubt we could see show like this every again.

[240B]

Personally I think we are going to see the end of the SyFy channel. They have a habit of doing crap like did. I'm glad that Amazon save The Expanse. It is one of the best SciFi shows that I have ever seen in my lifetime and I doubt we could see show like this every again.

Yea. Maybe. I personally hardly ever watch the SyFy channel. They are more of a horror genre than science fiction these days. Nothing on that channel that interests me.

[LauraTXNM]

I agree with you all -- "The Expanse" is really well done.  My husband says the original novels are supposed to be great, too.