The Expanse Authors Say the Show Ending With Season Six is Only a "Pause Point," Maybe Not Done?

[kittenmittons]

The Expanse may not actually be “canceled” after season 6. Think of it as more of a pause, say the authors. https://t.co/NmSwIRIs1X pic.twitter.com/m4zj7qEOu1
- Polygon (@Polygon) December 10, 2020

Last month, Amazon announced that The Expanse was renewed for a sixth and final season. As there will be nine books, this was clearly not acceptable.

Comments

[nemophilist]

I need to read the books too, but I'll probably wait until the show finishes and then marathon them all, haha.

[nemophilist]

If they pause, and then come back in five years with brilliant storylines to wrap up the remaining books, I'll be happy with that. I think sometimes that actually works better. Can't wait for season 5/6!

[kittenmittons]

ia, that would actually make a lot of sense. But I will not be okay if season six ends without a solid deal in place to come back.

[asterope]

ia OP, i don't want to know if it's not solid info about adapting the last three books. honestly, this has really put me off watching the next season.

[ruby_chalice]

So we're getting the first 3 episodes of Season 5 to view from the 16th. The rest will be uploaded weekly. Amazon are feckin' clueless. Luckily I hated Season 4 so no longer invested in the show.

[kels]

Jut curious, what did you hate about season 4?

[greatljname]

Not OP, but if season 3 wasn't so flawless, season 4 would have just been another good season of TV. It was an unremarkable season, and at that point, my standards for the show were much higher.

[kels]

Well, to be fair season 4 was based mostly on book 4... which takes place entirely on that planet. For the show they had to add scenes/storylines that take place elsewhere. Book 4 is definitely considered the least interesting of the series. But this all means that season five of the show should be better!

[manu19]

Good luck in getting the cast together once their contracts expire tho. Unless the next book takes place at another time

[kittenmittons]

👀 [Spoiler (click to open)]It does.