“The Expanse” (2015) is a critically acclaimed science fiction television series based on the novels by James S.A. Corey (the pen name of authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck). The series, developed by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, has garnered praise for its complex storytelling, richly developed characters, and impressive special effects. It originally aired on Syfy before being picked up by Amazon Prime Video for its later seasons.

The story is set in a future where humanity has colonized the Solar System. The major political entities are Earth, governed by the United Nations; Mars, an independent military power; and the Belt, a region of space where resources are mined, primarily by the oppressed inhabitants known as Belters. Tensions between these factions are high, creating a backdrop of political intrigue and conflict.