The push forThe Expanseto return with season 7 has been strong since its series finale in 2022. But, almost three years later,fans' dreams of a revival could become a reality following the announcement of a new Amazon Prime Video TV show.The sci-fi series, developed by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, isbased on James S. A. Corey’sThe Expansebooks. Its story follows a peculiar group of characters, who find themselves working together when conspiracies and crises start unraveling in the Solar System (which humanity has colonized in this alternate future).
Over the course of its six-season run,The Expansereceived several award nominations, including three for Best Science Fiction Television Series at the Saturn Awards
The Expanseinitially aired on the Syfy network. However, when Syfy canceled it after season 3, Amazon Prime Video picked up the show.The sci-fi series ran for three more seasons on the streaming servicebefore coming to an end in 2022. Despite the chaos,The Expansealways received positive reviewsfrom critics and audiences alike. So, it’s easy to see why its cancelation was upsetting for many. Hope for a seventh season remains alive, though, especially after learning about Amazon Prime Video’s plans for another sci-fi show.
The Captive’s War Means You Shouldn’t Give Up On The Expanse Season 7
Amazon Is Adapting James S.A. Corey’s Books
According toVariety, Amazon Prime Video is developing a TV adaptation of James S.A. Corey’s planned book series,The Captive’s War. The first novel,The Mercy of Gods, was published in August 2024, and two more are on the way. Aside fromthe upcoming TV show being based on books by the same authors asThe Expanseseries,several other major names from the beloved sci-fi show are also working onThe Captive’s War.
The Expanse’s Spiritual Successor Has 92% On Rotten Tomatoes And Is About To Come Back For Season 5
Fans of The Expanse may have been looking for a suitable replacement since the show ended in 2022, and Apple TV+ has the perfect option.
Naren Shankar, the former showrunner ofThe Expanse, willexecutive produceThe Captive’s Warand serve as its showrunner.Meanwhile, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck (a writing duo who publish under the pen name James S.A. Corey) will write episodes, and Breck Eisner, who directed manyepisodes ofThe Expanse, will return to direct the new series.
It’s clear that the minds behindThe Expansehave a good working relationship with Amazon.
The Captive’s Warwill be one bigThe Expansereunion.Consequently, the chances of a seventh season are more likely than ever. It’s clear that the minds behindThe Expansehave a good working relationship with Amazon. If the company is interested in more sci-fi projects by the team, perhaps season 7 is well within reach.
The Captive’s War Would Need To Be A Huge Success On Prime Video To Make The Expanse Season 7 A Certainty
Proof Of Concept Is Important
Before Amazon Prime Video can think of circling back toThe Expanse,The Captive’s Warmust perform well on the streaming platform.Its success means Amazon should trust the show’s team to produce hits. Unfortunately, the premiere ofThe Captive’s Waris unknown. It might be a long time before it’s released, meaning fans will have to wait longer fora possible seventh season ofThe Expanse.
