Perhaps the moment could have been saved for a later episode when there was time to concentrate on it?’’ Melba seems very nervous and displays abnormal strength in killing her boss to cover up her sabotage, but it wasn’t all that clearly expressed exactly what was happening, either for neophytes or readers of the books. Readers of the Corey novels know the reasoning behind her actions, but with all the various ship names and new characters floating about, it’s difficult for the average viewer to place this act in context. The only part of the drama unfolding near the Ring that actually does seem rushed in this frenetic re-focusing of the central conflict is the one involving Melba, who inexplicably leaves the Thomas Prince to plant a bomb on the Seung Un. The pastor is still missed at home, but with our attention now turned once more to what the protomolecule wants, her higher-order perspective is welcome. However, her new position explains Anna’s presence on the UNN Thomas Prince, which in turn provides an excuse to speculate on the metaphysical nature and origins of the protomolecule now that it has formed itself into a shape that’s less organism and more mechanism. But the outrageous nature of his death creates the perfect shocking ending that sets up completely unpredictable consequences to come.Īnd speaking of unexpected, the sudden rise of Avasarala to the height of power, although perfectly logical, seems meteoric even with the unmasking of Errinwright’s conspiracy. The compressed months of his journey fit nicely with the time jump between episodes, and his decision to go through the Ring almost seems obvious despite the artifact’s unknown nature. “Supa Star” is trying to break records and impress his Evita, but he can’t capture anyone’s attention with everyone focused on the Ring and the new peace as everyone races to learn more about it. The vignette unfolding on the Y Que is a nice way to frame the latest news cycle in which the protomolecule Ring takes center stage and Holden is even more famous in the system than he was before. It’s a lot to absorb, but the narrative manages to hold together despite the g-forces involved. With months having passed since the events of the last episode, we have to wrap our heads around a massive Ring in stable orbit near Uranus, the passing of power on Earth from Sorrento-Gillis to Avasarala, a documentary crew onboard the Rocinante, and the departure of Naomi to the newly christened Behemoth. In a similar fashion, the second half of The Expanse has changed direction so abruptly that it’s a good thing we’re in our crash couches because this almost feels like we’re starting over with a new season. The Expanse Season 3 Episode 7Īt the end of “Delta-V,” the young pilot Manéo enters the Ring and decelerates so drastically that his body is reduced to jelly by Newton’s laws of motion.
This The Expanse review contains spoilers.
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