Away

As other reviews have complained, this is not The Expanse. It's far closer to First Man (which I thought was excellent). Away is a story about people and relationships, just set in space. Where most of sci fi is really shallow on character and script, and heavy on aliens and action, Away is the opposite, and I find it so refreshing. This is how actual humans behave and speak to each other, and I really wish this attention to character and story development was put into every movie and show. Hilary Swank does an amazing job of being both a strong, believable commander, and a mother and wife. I can't think of anywhere else I've seen this done so well, and it's a shame this doesn't seem to be what people want in their television. I guess I agree generally that some character tropes are present, but they are all written so well it just doesn't matter. I absolutely BELIEVE them, and I'm invested in their stories. I haven't rolled my eyes once during season 1 so far, which I cannot say for literally any other sci fi show I've ever seen (and I've seen A LOT). If you tend to cringe a lot while watching sci fi due to cheesy dialog and characters, I'd highly recommend giving Away a shot.

In addition to the series, the soundtrack was great, it attracted more of my soundtrack to the series than the series itself ...

Don't even think about watching this if like me you are in search of sci fi horror, or even a sci fi thriller, it's neither, what it is, is a long series where the key focus of it, is relationships. How people cope in their various relationships with adversity, be it loss or distance.

Ten episodes was complete and utter overkill, they could have done this in four or five, the plots are reworked a few times, the main issue here being the writing, it really isn't the best.

The show's main strength, the actors, there is plenty of acting talent here to enjoy, Hilary Swank is great, Ray Pathanki I enjoyed very much, his character was very entertaining.

Impressive special effects, and it is quite watchable, just as you know what you're in for, a rollercoaster of emotions, without a scare in sight.

Better than some reviews would have you believe.

This series had potential to be something great. Unfortunately, it's very slow paced, boring, unrealistic and full of clichés.

First ep was dramatically suspenseful and not one millisecond was boring. My wife and I were stunned at how good this show was after reading so many negative reviews. These Fast and Furious reviewers needing infant dialogue and cars who defy physics should look elsewhere. Good acting and emotional dramatic storytelling make this a total winner. Well done effects and interesting characters certainly don't hurt either. Ignore the buffoonish naysayers and give it a chance.