
In the same interview Shankar also explained that the show's future would depend on Alcon Entertainment, the company who produces and finances the series. And I think what we've got on paper at this point definitely is that thing that we talked about many years ago." Will The Expanse Get a Spin-Off? "So the answer is basically, yeah, we have talked about that last ending scene and we talked about it for quite some time. And so I think we're in that mode, that framework. He explained to the publication that they wanted to figure out if they would "be able to get to the end if we only got six seasons," adding: "We all felt that that was absolutely possible.
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In an interview with EW in June 2020, showrunner Naren Shankar said he, Franck and Abraham planned out a six-season arc for the series in advance, in case it didn't get renewed further.

Read more 'The Expanse's' Steven Strait and Dominique Tipper on Holden and Naomi While there are nine books in total, it should be noted that there is a time jump in book seven, "Persepolis Rising", so if there were to be more of the show then the cast would need to be significantly aged-up to keep faithful to the source material. There is also the forthcoming "Memory's Legion", which will be released in June 2022 and is a series of short stories set within The Expanse universe. Season six is based on "Babylon's Ashes", the sixth book in Corey's sci-fi novel franchise, and it is followed by three more books: "Persepolis Rising", "Tiamat's Wrath", "Leviathan Falls". Corey (the penname of writing duo Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham) that is has only just ended. Why The Expanse Is Ending After Six SeasonsĪt the time the show was renewed for a sixth season Vernon Sanders, co-head of television at Amazon Studios, said in a statement that it would give a "satisfying conclusion to the series that they deserve."įans, of course, were surprised to learn this would be the end of the series given it is based on a book series by James S.



The sixth season comprises six episodes, making it the shortest season the show has ever delivered. ‘The Expanse’ season 6 released on December 10, 2021, on Amazon Prime Video and finished its run on January 14, 2022. The Expanse Season 7 Release Date: Renewed or Cancelled? So, let us explore what the future holds for the show! Now that the sixth season has concluded, fans can’t help wondering if there is a possibility of a seventh installment. Its intriguing plotlines, visual appeal, and elaborate world-building provide an all-immersive experience. Apart from being a hot favorite among fans, the space drama has been lauded by critics too. Following a strong fan uproar, the series was picked up by Amazon, which has been its home since season 4. The series originally released on December 14, 2015, on Syfy but was canceled after three seasons.
