It’s a debate happening on Earth, too, where overpopulation has drained the planet of its resources and so many people have no hope of bettering their circumstances. But there are also Belters who realize that colonizing will lead to a destruction of the Belter culture and way of life – like agriculture leading to the death of nomadic societies. There are Belters, like the colonists on Ilus, who want a better life, to make a home on the new world and finally have something for themselves. Everyone has a different opinion on the colonization of other systems that were opened up by the Ring. The overarching theme of the season was expansion, and this is the one point that tied all of the subplots together. I’ll do my best to hit the highlights of what was, once again, another stellar season of television. There is always a lot to talk about when an entire season releases at once, and it’s difficult to know where to begin or what to focus on, especially with a show as nuanced and intricate as The Expanse. Bobby and Chrisjen’s plots, after all, were mostly setup for the next season and clearly have something to do with the huge hunk of rock that’s now headed for Earth. The way these threads weave together is fantastic, each plot connected in ways we don’t yet fully know. The Expanse Season 4 revolves around many historical themes – such as the gold rush and new nations being colonized by refugees – and also raises some intense philosophical discussions, particularly with the Belters. This show has always excelled at political commentary, which makes sense, as most science fiction is inherently political. The change in platforms is noticeable throughout The Expanse Season 4, from the production values to the number of episodes to the pacing, but one thing is for certain – this is still the same quality show on Amazon Prime that it was on SYFY. It feels like it’s been forever since we launched into deep space with the crew of the Rocinante, but The Expanse has finally returned.
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