The push for The Expanse to 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, is based on James S. A. Corey's The Expanse books. 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 Expanse received several award nominations, including three for Best Science Fiction Television Series at the Saturn Awards
The Expanse initially 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 service before coming to an end in 2022. Despite the chaos, The Expanse always received positive reviews from 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 to Variety, 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 from the upcoming TV show being based on books by the same authors as The Expanse series, several other major names from the beloved sci-fi show are also working on The Captive's War.
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Naren Shankar, the former showrunner of The Expanse, will executive produce The Captive's War and 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 many episodes of The Expanse, will return to direct the new series.
It's clear that the minds behind The Expanse have a good working relationship with Amazon.
The Captive's War will be one big The Expanse reunion. Consequently, the chances of a seventh season are more likely than ever. It's clear that the minds behind The Expanse have 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 to The Expanse, The Captive's War must perform well on the streaming platform. Its success means Amazon should trust the show's team to produce hits. Unfortunately, the premiere of The Captive's War is unknown. It might be a long time before it's released, meaning fans will have to wait longer for a possible seventh season of The Expanse.
Source: Variety
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