Oyedeng

Season 5 is better than Season 4 for sure, but I am pretty sick of Naomi and her son storyline, we are on a precious episode 7 and this soap still continues, ironically I even don't hate Marco that much(probably he is Mars puppet, hey at least an intrigue) , but this whole Naomi and her son storyline should have been resolved in 1 episode, Amos, Bobbie, Camina storylines should have had more screen time this season...

What made the Expanse such a strong show was the combination of the alien mystery, film noir and a steadily progressing storyline. After some great world building, there was simply too much happening to let boredom creep in.

But the recent season 5 is like watching paint dry, a mix of over the top space cgi and cheaper indoor or earth scenes. The family soap opera even seems to have taken a cue from Star Trek Discovery.

I understand this season is close to a part of the book, but it seems Amazon has chosen to dump the grandiose alien space exploration story arc to be able to wrap up after season 6. If they continue like this, they should have ended after season 4 in good faith, rather than make fans wish for cancellation.

I think the word filler is a bit harsh for the last 2 episodes but it does feel that the extra screen time given to Naomi's current story arc feel a bit stretched. The scenes are well acted and Dominique gets to display her not inconsiderable acting skills. But Expanse is at its best when it works at the Mega level and at its least best at the Macro. I am just hoping that Marco is not turning into a comic book villain after such a promising start.

That a show I absolutely love, focused on the only story/plot line I don't care one bit for. We all have our story/plot lines we'd like to see more of. Me, I was hoping season 5 would explore the rings a bit more. But was still surprised how much I enjoyed this season. Until this episode. Naomi grunting. Message repeating for 20 mins straight. Ugghh. Down right annoying. I don't care about this plot line at all. A big NO for me.

I have no problem with the science. I have no problem other plot elements and the megalomania of the crazy "emperor." I don't even have trouble with the tussle between Naomi and her son. But did it have to eat up thirty percent of the episode? We've already seen these heart-to-hearts in other episodes leading up to this. I think the point was made. Still, I look forward to the two final offerings.