The Expanse Season 2

13 episodes

Season 2 Review

⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.

The Protomolecule has taken over Eros and threatens the safety of the entire solar system. From there, the larger conspiracy to control the protomolecule is further unraveled, as the crew of the Rocinante, UN Undersecretary Avasarala and Martian solider Bobbie Draper attempt to prevent system wide war AND stop a mysterious new creature.

Season Review

The breakout season: Eros under quarantine, Miller’s fusion with Julie’s protomolecule ghost, the Ganymede incident (a zero-g knife fight that’s one of TV’s best action scenes), and the protomolecule’s true purpose emerging from Venus. The political thriller machinery. Earth vs. Mars vs. the Belt, Avasarala’s introduction as a force, clicks into place. The season finale’s Io station assault and the proto molecule’s revelations set the epic scale.

Episodes

Safe

SummaryJames Holden and the crew deal with the aftermath of their escape from Eros. Martian Marine Gunnery Sergeant Bobbie Draper and her platoon witness the growing tension between Earth and…

2017-02-01 ★ 7.7

Doors & Corners

SummaryWith the help of Fred Johnson and the OPA, Miller, Holden and the crew stage a dangerous raid in search of information about the protomolecule. On Earth, Avasarala learns a…

2017-02-01 ★ 8.2

Static

Summary Holden and Miller butt heads about how the raid was handled. Our Take This is mostly a setup hour, and it leans on the Holden and Miller friction to…

2017-02-08 ★ 7.8

Godspeed

Summary Miller devises a dangerous plan to eradicate what’s left of the protomolecule on Eros. Our Take This is the kind of hour where the show slows down and lets…

2017-02-15 ★ 8.2

Home

SummaryThe Rocinante chases an asteroid as it hurtles toward Earth.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

2017-02-22 ★ 8.2

Paradigm Shift

Summary Earth and Mars search for answers in the aftermath of the asteroid collision. A dangerous new threat emerges outside Jupiter, while one lie threatens to destroy the Rocinante crew.…

2017-03-01 ★ 7.8

The Seventh Man

SummaryPreparations for the Earth/Mars peace conference tighten the tension on Erringwright.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

2017-03-08 ★ 7.8

Pyre

SummaryNaomi tracks down signs of the protomolecule; Fred Johnson's control over the OPA collapses.Our TakeA solidly built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

2017-03-15 ★ 8

The Weeping Somnambulist

SummaryBobbie becomes a political pawn in the struggle between Earth and Mars.Our TakeA sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

2017-03-22 ★ 7.8

Cascade

SummaryHolden leads his crew through the war torn station on Ganymede.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

2017-03-29 ★ 7.9

Here There Be Dragons

SummaryBobbie makes a decision that changes her life forever.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

2017-04-05 ★ 8.1

The Monster and the Rocket

SummaryA discovery pushes Naomi and Holden apart and sets the Roci crew against each other.Our TakeA tightly put together episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

2017-04-12 ★ 7.8

Caliban’s War

Summary The Roci crew must fight to save the ship. Our Take A tense, claustrophobic hour that mostly stays inside the ship and makes it work. The creature stalking the…

2017-04-19 ★ 8.2