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SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« on: 25 November 2015, 02:10:20 »
(A search for "The Expanse" yielded no results, so I don't think I've been roosterboyed.)

I watched the first episode on SyFy.com tonight, and it has me interested. Realistic flight physics for space, tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Belters. Interesting cast and crew so far.

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #1 on: 25 November 2015, 02:20:22 »
darn it I forgot all about it.

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #2 on: 25 November 2015, 04:27:49 »
Don't worry, it'll play at least 5 times before episode 2 airs.
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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #3 on: 25 November 2015, 04:55:51 »
Theoretically you can watch it online, or at least that's what their website says...

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #4 on: 25 November 2015, 05:07:37 »
Theoretically you can watch it online, or at least that's what their website says...

That's how I watched it tonight - no commercials, even!

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #5 on: 25 November 2015, 12:54:39 »
If they follow the novel series, it should be rather good. Sadly, I imagine there will have to be a lot of changes, but I'm willing to give it a shot. (Note: novels begin with 'Leviathan Wakes')
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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #6 on: 25 November 2015, 16:17:29 »
Did they pull this forward on the schedule? My reminder for it doesn't go off for another week? It was slated for December.

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #7 on: 25 November 2015, 16:29:37 »
Read the first two books, and they were very good - must hunt down the others, and the series (if can be seen in Aus.)

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #8 on: 25 November 2015, 16:58:12 »
Says it's available On Demand right now.
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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #9 on: 25 November 2015, 17:03:51 »
Well considering I saw a ad on USA Network that WWE Smackdown is going to USA in January, I'm happy that wrestling is moving off SyFy.
Now if they could just change the name back...

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« Reply #10 on: 26 November 2015, 14:38:11 »
Did they pull this forward on the schedule? My reminder for it doesn't go off for another week? It was slated for December.

Episode 1 is on syfy.com right now, episodes 1 and 2 have their TV premieres on the 14th and 15th of December respectively, IIRC.
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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #11 on: 26 November 2015, 15:38:20 »
Thanks.

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #12 on: 27 November 2015, 12:20:09 »
I'm confused by the totally unnecessary change of Holden to second officer of the Cant, rather than XO.
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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #13 on: 27 November 2015, 12:50:09 »
I'm confused by the totally unnecessary change of Holden to second officer of the Cant, rather than XO.

He was already 2nd officer. When the previous XO went space buggy, the captain offered him the XO position.

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« Reply #14 on: 27 November 2015, 12:51:39 »
He was already 2nd officer. When the previous XO went space buggy, the captain offered him the XO position.

Yes. But in the book he was already XO. Why create a brand new character, seen for all of a minute and a half, just to end up right where you were supposed to be?
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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #15 on: 27 November 2015, 12:57:25 »
I've read Up to Nemesis Games... But I'm worried after seeing the cast that Amos is too young & pretty...

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #16 on: 27 November 2015, 12:58:17 »
I mean, he looks low bloody Jonny Rico from starship troopers... Grr.

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #17 on: 27 November 2015, 12:59:47 »
Yeah, I always pictured Amos as taller and much brawnier. But I guess TV has to appeal to fickle, appearance based viewers only. Heh, I kid.
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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #18 on: 27 November 2015, 14:07:23 »
Yes. But in the book he was already XO. Why create a brand new character, seen for all of a minute and a half, just to end up right where you were supposed to be?

Ah, your post didn't put it in that context. Having not read the book, I don't know.

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« Reply #19 on: 27 November 2015, 14:31:46 »
The books are pretty awesome, i love the Noir Dead space feeling of the first one. Really hoping they capture that.
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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #20 on: 27 November 2015, 17:04:10 »
I'm confused by the totally unnecessary change of Holden to second officer of the Cant, rather than XO.

Maybe to further emphasize that he's not interested at all in responsibility? Dunno either.

The cast isn't at all how I pictured them in my mind, but that's fine. I did think of Amos as a bit burlier.

The books are worth reading, though Nemesis Games was an odd one. Seemed like an Interlude despite the rather high impact events in it. Next one's out in June, so it'll be a while.

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #21 on: 28 November 2015, 15:25:20 »
Yes. But in the book he was already XO. Why create a brand new character, seen for all of a minute and a half, just to end up right where you were supposed to be?
Why not?

It created a context, with how earthers can get "space sickness" and longing for terra firma.

Any show that try to translate literally from book to the small screen is doomed to be a disaster.
I felt it was fitting, it fleshed out Holden more from the get-go.
 
But if you expect a 1-to-1 translation of the books into TV, you should stop watching, because the show will disappoint you then.  It is it's own creation, and will take its own paths and solutions even if it ends up at the same place. That is a given necessity of the medium.

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« Reply #22 on: 28 November 2015, 16:55:32 »
Why not?

It created a context, with how earthers can get "space sickness" and longing for terra firma.

Any show that try to translate literally from book to the small screen is doomed to be a disaster.
I felt it was fitting, it fleshed out Holden more from the get-go.
 
But if you expect a 1-to-1 translation of the books into TV, you should stop watching, because the show will disappoint you then.  It is it's own creation, and will take its own paths and solutions even if it ends up at the same place. That is a given necessity of the medium.

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #23 on: 29 November 2015, 16:11:43 »
I finally got to a computer that wouldn't hiccup every 30 seconds or so when playing the video.  It looks interesting, but I find the idea of "acceleration drugs" a bit off the reservation.  I think there was also a reference to a 30g maneuver (unless I mis-heard).  That's simply a recipe for human paste last I checked.  We do have the capability to produce that kind of thrust, but I'm not sure we'll ever have the technology to survive it (gravitics are the only thing that come to mind to solve that problem, and those are solidly science fantasy in my book).  And given they were hours from the initial detection, I can't think of a reason for a high-g maneuver (this was separate from the 30g reference... incoming fire is the best reason for just about everything).  Just lower the thrust and extend the duration.

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« Reply #24 on: 29 November 2015, 16:41:51 »
30 Gs? Survivable for a second, maybe...

Getting 30 Gs out of any kind of practical space ship? Not bloody likely unless you're riding an Orion, and you'd probably wreck the drive system if you tried that!

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« Reply #25 on: 29 November 2015, 16:51:34 »
Relatively small missiles and ballistic projectiles are the only things I can think of that could get there.

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #26 on: 29 November 2015, 16:55:16 »
Speaking of incoming fire...

...doesn't it seem a bit much to launch as many torpedoes as they did at the Cant? It's sure as hell not going to outmaneuver them, and I can't see it being so structurally sound as to effectively survive a hit from one*.

* It might have some structure intact, but it's not like it would be in any sort of functional shape.

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« Reply #27 on: 29 November 2015, 17:16:06 »
Either they got J.J. Abrams to direct, or they subscribe to the Aliens theory of "it's the only way to be sure"...

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Re: SyFy actually getting back into Sci-Fi? (The Expanse)
« Reply #28 on: 30 November 2015, 12:48:10 »
I saw several trailers on YouTube for upcoming Syfy channel series that actually looked promising, including The Expanse.  Sorry I missed the first episode.   :(
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« Reply #29 on: 30 November 2015, 12:56:21 »
I saw several trailers on YouTube for upcoming Syfy channel series that actually looked promising, including The Expanse.  Sorry I missed the first episode.   :(

It's still up for viewing on www.syfy.com
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