Subduction

Spectacular series! This is one of those "not a huge amount seems to happen... but really it does" episodes. I don't mind the sub-plots, having now started reading/listening to the books you can understand how it all weaves together.

Every episode is visually stunning and this episode has that growing tension feeling where you know it's building to something big (I haven't seen the episodes yet but wanted to balance out the other reviews!). The Expanse has some breathtaking moments (Hone, Abaddon's gate) I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes!

With the ring as a sentient being, we can understand physical events occurring. Mostly what goes on here is the interaction among the significant forces on New Terra. The psychotic guy, Murtry, is using his powers to destroy anyone who doesn't side with him. What are his reasons for acting other than pure craziness. The gang of four continues to search for a reason. Speaking of reason, why does Naomi need to risk suicide to continue to keep going. She knows her heart is in a precarious condition.

I like the show a lot. Big fan. Avarasala's character has become incredibly annoying and I can't even stand to see her clips anymore at this point. I have no problem with cussing in general but when she does it.... just no. I can't say enough how she has knocked stars of the episodes this season

Though I love the show in general, this last few episodes have been really grinding and grinding my gears. The plot has slowed down a lot and there are some throwaway plot twists that does not move the story forward and some scenes that are way longer than they need to be. This is the point when the writers start writing for their paychecks. Not as bad as some other shows mind you, but slow none the less. While the actors make up for lack of good dialogue by screaming out their lines very loud. Sounds like they all went to the drama school that Catherine O'Hara's character ran at the end of Waiting for Guffman. If you have made it this far, stick with it, it's worth it.

I sure hope the story on Mars and the kid "cooking" is important. With the OPA hunting pirates, the UN secretary election and all the stuff with the belters on New Terra (which is the same as Illus??) it seems like we gonna have to wait on long time for developments with the "Builders" and the proto molecule stuff.