8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Expanse (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The Expanse is Left-leaning due to its central critique of systemic inequality, corporate exploitation, and colonial power dynamics, consistently advocating for the rights and self-determination of marginalized groups. This is balanced by a strong condemnation of radical extremism from all factions, promoting cooperation as the ultimate solution.
The Expanse showcases a naturally diverse cast reflecting a future globalized society, with various ethnicities and genders in key roles. While the narrative explores themes of power, class, and colonialism, it does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities, focusing instead on systemic issues and individual character actions.
Secondary
The Expanse offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes, notably through Camina Drummer's polyamorous family, which is depicted with dignity and normalcy. The future society generally accepts diverse relationships without prejudice, affirming queer lives and love as integral to its fabric.
The character Camina Drummer, who was a male security chief in the source novels, is portrayed as a prominent female OPA leader in the television series, constituting a gender swap.
In the source novels, characters Alex Kamal and Chrisjen Avasarala are explicitly described as Indian. In the show, Alex is portrayed by an actor of Egyptian descent, and Avasarala by an actress of Iranian descent. This represents a shift from South Asian to Middle Eastern racial categories.
The show portrays Christianity positively through characters like Pastor Anna Volovodov, whose faith consistently serves as a source of moral strength, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Her actions and beliefs are consistently framed as virtuous and a guiding force for good.
The Expanse does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes as a central or significant part of its narrative. While the show explores diverse social structures and relationships, explicit transsexual identity is not depicted or addressed within its storylines.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.5
8.1
Critic Ratings
9.5
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