The Expanse (TV Series) Doors & Corners (2017) User Reviews

Expanse has upped its game in season 2.

[mgl-92037 · 10/10 · 3 February 2017]

The two thrilling episodes which opened season constitute some of the best sci-fi TV in decades. The raw immediacy of the scenes, the multi-layered building of plot, the variations in scale and pace, the fantastic visuals---all add up to a superb viewing experience. Having read the books, I would say this is a series which is more enjoyable if one knows the books. To be sure, the series does not slavishly follow the novels, but I would say the key themes, and even the key scenes are presented authentically. If one is nit-picky about the physics, there are probably things to complain about, but this show is far ahead of other sci-fi shows (or movies) in its attempt to accurately portray action in space. If you are a science fiction fan who loves science, and who yearns for the days of real exploration of the solar system--- then The Expanse is for you!

One of The Best Episodes Yet

[851222 · 10/10 · 7 June 2017]

Greetings from Lithuania.

Second season of "The Expanse" opened with two superb episode. Second episode of the season "Doors & Corners" is probably one of the best of the entire show. We finally got some answers as well as new intriguing questions. The episode was involving, faced paced with some superb special effects and unexpected turn and events. The story here didn't moved drastically forward, but it will and this superb episode was the ground on which "The Expanse" will expand. Great episode all around.

Every Moment Heads in an Important Direction

[Hitchcoc · 10/10 · 15 January 2020]

The central plot element involves efforts to take on a space station where scientists are working on the bioweapon. The beauty is the presentation of the methods used to gain access. It's also good to see the goal being constantly pursued, i.e. there is always a person who doesn't lose sight of human hesitancy in dealing with fellow beings. We also are brought back into the U.N. and their shady dealings and ambitions. This episode is spot on, carefully directed and has one on the edge of his seat from beginning to end.

Excellent

[sarahjanenorth · 9/10 · 10 January 2021]

So many great performances and nods to so much classic sci fi, I'm really enjoying everything about this. Incidentally Dominique is from Limehouse, an area of East London.... that's how everyone speaks, thanks - and the misogynistic comments are also unhelpful, when referencing her (very strong) performance.

Plot Hole

[kori1701 · 9/10 · 11 October 2019]

When Fred Johnson spaces the big Belter after his attempt to find the fifty more with combat experience, the man falls downward after the airlock cycles. (Proving that the stuntman fell down onto the crash-cushions that are used in all "falling" stunts)

In real space, the man would be pushed outwards and away from the airlock; indicating that the air "blew him out" of the airlock (never SUCKED OUT!). Since there isn't any up or down in space, the man would appear to simply float directly away from the station.

The show has already proven that the producers know of this effect, since they have previously shown people being forced away from a station in a direct line, (unless they are on a ship which is under power), so it must have just been a single oversight, not a problem with the science.

Naomi Na-ga-ah

[mhogan-15717 · 22 February 2020]

That's how the name is pronounced. Dominique Tipper's accent is soooo annoying! Any 't' in the script is evinced by a glottal stop. Crap! What a plain Jane to play the part. I'll take Drummer or Draper any day!