Prime VideoThe Expanse (2015–2022)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
Two hundred years from now, the solar system's been colonized, and police detective, Josephus Miller's given the assignment of finding a missing woman. Meanwhile, an officer of an ice freighter sees what appears to be an...
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Two hundred years from now, the solar system's been colonized, and police detective, Josephus Miller's given the assignment of finding a missing woman. Meanwhile, an officer of an ice freighter sees what appears to be an...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
The Expanse is Left-leaning due to its central critique of systemic inequality, corporate exploitation, and colonial power dynamics, consistently advocating for the rights and self-determination of marginalized groups. This is balanced by a strong condemnation of radical extremism from all factions, promoting cooperation as the ultimate solution.
The Expanse showcases a naturally diverse cast reflecting a future globalized society, with various ethnicities and genders in key roles. While the narrative explores themes of power, class, and colonialism, it does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities, focusing instead on systemic issues and individual character actions.
Secondary
The Expanse offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes, notably through Camina Drummer's polyamorous family, which is depicted with dignity and normalcy. The future society generally accepts diverse relationships without prejudice, affirming queer lives and love as integral to its fabric.
The character Camina Drummer, who was a male security chief in the source novels, is portrayed as a prominent female OPA leader in the television series, constituting a gender swap.
In the source novels, characters Alex Kamal and Chrisjen Avasarala are explicitly described as Indian. In the show, Alex is portrayed by an actor of Egyptian descent, and Avasarala by an actress of Iranian descent. This represents a shift from South Asian to Middle Eastern racial categories.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.5
8.1
Critic Ratings
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