The Expanse

Author: Mark Fergus And Hawk Ostby

If you're a widely-read science fiction geek, you'll be aware of The Expanse novels. Starting with Leviathan Wakes, they're an amazing example of the possibilities that are still held within the world of Space Opera. Just a few years ago, the series would have been considered impossible to adapt for television, but now, with better CGI, and networks willing to put money into big idea scifi, we have it in front of us! Part detective story, part political conspiracy thriller, and part space opera, The Expanse looks at a large story and breaks it down into impressive chunks each episode. Watching the series evolve, it shows the impressive power of the original books, and then adds a layer of production values, and especially acting. Thomas Jane as Josephus Miller draws from performances by the likes of Humphrey Bogart to give a gritty aspect to his work. The brilliant Shohereh Aghdashloo is incredible and one of the few actors alive who could pull off some of the maneuvers her character needs to play out on the screen. Even the secondary characters are great, and make The Expanse into an incredible ride! Why it's on the list: It's just getting going and it already has everyone hooked!