The Expanse’s Season 7 Chances Make It More Exciting Than Any Upcoming Sci-Fi Show

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Many fans were disappointed when The Expanse ended after six seasons, and there’s hope it could return for a seventh. A lot of people believe another season would be more thrilling than most of the sci-fi shows currently in development.

Fans of the books were disappointed the show didn’t cover the best part of the story. I was especially hoping to see more of Winston Duarte and the Laconian Empire, even though we got a brief glimpse. And viewers who hadn’t read the books also missed out, as they had to see beloved characters leave the show too soon.

Looking at it practically, the decision makes sense. The 30-year gap between Babylon’s Ashes and Persepolis Rising felt like a good place to end things. Plus, bringing back a show like this is always a gamble. However, that doesn’t diminish how much fans, including myself, want to see more. While I’d love to watch additional seasons, I believe the show is likely finished.

Despite the show’s end, fans are still hoping The Expanse might return. Authors Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham, writing as James S.A. Corey, recently held a Q&A on Reddit to discuss their new book, The Faith of Beasts. While the focus was on the book, many fans asked about the possibility of continuing the series on screen, and the authors offered a hopeful, though careful, response.

Daniel Abraham Points To Futurama As Proof That The Expanse Could Get Revived

During a recent question-and-answer session, Abraham and Franck made it clear they’ve finished writing stories set in the world of The Expanse, as the main narrative has reached its conclusion. They also debunked a popular fan theory connecting The Captive’s War to The Expanse universe. Despite this, they hinted that the series isn’t necessarily over for good, leaving the door open for a potential revival.

When asked if it could happen, Daniel Abraham pointed out that it’s definitely within the realm of possibility, noting, “I’ve been watching Futurama on Hulu, and that show has been cancelled and revived several times.”

This idea makes sense considering the history of The Expanse. The show was actually canceled after its third season, but Amazon’s Prime Video stepped in to revive it after Syfy dropped it. Given that it was brought back once, another continuation isn’t out of the question.

As a huge fan, I was really curious about whether we’d ever see books seven through nine of The Expanse adapted for television. Ty Franck, one of the authors, was pretty realistic about it, saying it’s always a long shot for any book to become a show. But, because The Expanse already was a show, and a pretty successful one at that, he thinks our chances are a little better than most other properties.

It’s clear that Abraham and Franck aren’t the decision-makers at Prime Video when it comes to shows – they don’t decide what gets made, continued, or cancelled. While they don’t control whether we’ll get a seventh season of The Expanse, they raise some valid points about it potentially happening.

The Expanse Season 7 Would Beat Out All Other Upcoming Sci-Fi Shows

The possibility of another season of The Expanse is incredibly exciting – it easily stands out among all the new sci-fi shows in development. Personally, I’m only more eager to see seasons two of Neuromancer and Murderbot. However, I understand why many fans would put The Expanse above everything else and would happily wait for more seasons if it meant getting them.

Many consider The Expanse to be one of the best science fiction shows of the past few years, and it’s clearly had a big impact on viewers. If Prime Video were to create more episodes, there’s a strong possibility that fans would watch a seventh season.

There’s a major hurdle, though: Prime Video can’t simply revive The Expanse for just one season. While some fans hope a potential season 7 could adapt the final three books, there’s far too much material to fit into a single season.

To truly satisfy fans, Prime Video needs to commit to at least three more seasons of the show. Reintroducing it for only one or two weak seasons wouldn’t be worthwhile. It’s simple: either stick with the original six seasons of The Expanse, or complete the full nine-season story arc.

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2026-04-17 03:49