The Monster and the Rocket

I read some praising reviews regarding how physics is not abused in the series. And I mostly agree, but in this episode, Ganymede seems to have lost its mass!

I have looked up that surface gravity on this moon is about 14% of Earth gravity. Which means that the Rocinante should not be able to just effortlessly float above the surface. Even the minor thrusters are only heard to be engaged occasionally, to make minor maneuvers.

(And this is in contrast with the interior shots where people walk around just like they would on Earth.)

Disappointing.

When Errinwright betrays the Marians, Mao disappears into the center of the ship. This will be interesting to watch. This episode has more rescues and fruitless efforts to do battle with the creature roaming Ganymede. First things first, certainly. The most burning issue has to do with the capabilities of again getting rid of the Bioform. It is going to be interesting to see how Season 2's final episode does with this.

This episode made me cry. Amazing writing. Acting. Perfect.

I am a big fan of the series, as my other reviews will show, but I have to say that the abysmal acting skills of Strait (Holden) are putting somewhat of a damper on my enjoyment of Expanse. In this episode, he spent all the time clenching his jaw and making idiotic commands which could have gotten everyone killed---and for what? There is no way he could believe he was about to get rid of the last of the protomolecule, so why bother with one source? It doesn't make sense.

I like the arc of the plot with Bobbie claiming exile on earth. Ashdagloo has grown in her role, and I look forward to her scenes more than most others. The actress who plays Naomi is also pretty boring, but not as bad as Strait.

I have to say that I have found the series bland this season, compared to season 1. I think the acting has a lot to do with it. Miller was such a fine character, and now he is gone. Errinwright is OK, but not at the same level. Jared Harris, another fine actor we haven't seen for a while.

I am looking forward to the closing episode, and hope the arc of the series goes higher next year.