Season Three is the third season of Syfy's The Expanse. It premiered on April 11, 2018, and continued airing each Wednesday until June 27, 2018, consisting of thirteen one-hour episodes. The twelfth and thirteenth episodes were aired together as part of a double-episode finale night. Syfy aired limited commercials that finale week in the U.S. market whereas Space in Canada ran normal commercials.
Production began in May 2017. The team began filming on July 12, 2017[4] and completed principal photography late in the night on December 5.[5]
The third season is based on the remaining half of Caliban's War and centers on Abaddon's Gate.
Synopsis[]
As the war between Earth and Mars ignites across the solar system, the terrifying next phase in the evolution of the protomolecule threatens the very existence of humanity. Caught in the middle, the Rocinante crew struggles to deal with tensions amongst themselves.
Cast[]
Main[]
Special appearances by[]
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Recurring[] |
Guest[] |
Episodes[]
| No. ovr | No. | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director(s) | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1 | 
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"Fight or Flight" | Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby | Breck Eisner | 4/11/18 |
| The Rocinante crew deals with the fallout over Naomi’s betrayal while caught in the middle of the war between Earth and Mars. Avasarala and Bobbie hatch an escape plan | ||||||
| 25 | 2 | 
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"IFF" | Ty Franck & Daniel Abraham[11] | Breck Eisner | 4/18/18 |
| The Rocinante answers an unexpected distress signal; Bobbie and Avasarala find themselves being hunted by a mysterious captor; UN Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis brings in a colleague from his past to lend an ear during this crucial time of war. | ||||||
| 26 | 3 | 
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"Assured Destruction" | Dan Nowak | Thor Freudenthal | 4/25/18 |
| Earth strategizes a costly ploy to gain advantage in the war against Mars; Anna struggles to convince Sorrento-Gillis to do the right thing; Avasarala and Bobbie seek refuge aboard the Rocinante. | ||||||
| 27 | 4 | 
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"Reload" | Robin Veith | Thor Freudenthal | 5/2/18 |
| The Rocinante tends to wounded Martian soldiers in exchange for supplies; Avasarala struggles with how to disseminate a key piece of evidence despite being in hiding.[12] | ||||||
| 28 | 5 | 
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"Triple Point" | Georgia Lee | Jeff Woolnough | 5/9/18 |
| The search for Prax's daughter comes to a head; Admiral Souther's men plan for mutiny aboard the Agatha King.[13] | ||||||
| 29 | 6 | 
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"Immolation" | Alan DiFiore | Jeff Woolnough | 5/16/18 |
| The final battle between Earth and Mars threatens the very future of humanity; a new monster is unleashed on Prospero Station; Anna receives the smoking gun she needs. [12] | ||||||
| 30 | 7 | 
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"Delta-V" | Naren Shankar | Ken Fink | 5/23/18 |
| All eyes turn to the edge of the Solar System as a mysterious new presence emerges; Naomi recommits to her roots; Drummer butts heads with a seasoned new commander aboard the Behemoth; and a young Belter makes a name for himself. | ||||||
| 31 | 8 | 
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"It Reaches Out" | Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby | Ken Fink | 5/30/18 |
| An old friend taunts Holden with the answers he seeks; Naomi struggles to fit in; a mysterious low-level tech aboard the Thomas Prince enacts a terrifying plan.[14] | ||||||
| 32 | 9 | 
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"Intransigence" | Hallie Lambert | David Grossman | 6/6/18 |
| The Rocinante seeks a new game plan as they attempt to avoid capture; Melba's true motives are revealed; Naomi is torn between identity and ideal; Anna seeks a way to stay aboard the Thomas Prince. | ||||||
| 33 | 10 | 
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"Dandelion Sky" | Georgia Lee | David Grossman | 6/13/18 |
| Holden sees past, present, and future; a ghost from Melba's past threatens her mission; Bobbie struggles to trust an old friend as she leads a group into uncharted territory. | ||||||
| 34 | 11 | 
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"Fallen World" | Dan Nowak | Jennifer Phang | 6/20/18 |
| Drummer and Ashford find themselves trapped with few options for survival; Anna tends to the wounded masses as Melba continues to hunt down her prey; the Rocinante crew struggles to survive as Naomi reunites with her true family. | ||||||
| 35 | 12 | 
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"Congregation" | Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck[15] | Jennifer Phang | 6/27/18 |
| As survivors arrive to the Behemoth, two factions form over how to handle a life-or-death threat; Holden grapples with what he's seen and the choices he must make. | ||||||
| 36 | 13 | 
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"Abaddon's Gate" | Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck & Naren Shankar[16] | Simon Cellan Jones[17] | 6/27/18 |
| Holden and his allies must stop Ashford and his team from destroying the Ring, and perhaps all of humanity. | ||||||
Legend[]
Major events[]
Major deaths[]
 “United by War” — Spoilers for "Season 3" follow.
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| Admiral Souther |
| Cotyar |
| Admiral Nguyễn |
| Dr. Strickland |
| Katoa Merton |
| Tilly Fagan |
| Diogo Harari |
Ratings[]
Season Three[18]
| Airdate | Episode | 18-49
Demo |
Total Viewers
(Million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weds | 3-01 | 0.21 | 0.653 |
| Weds | 3-02 | 0.15 | 0.500 |
| Weds | 3-03 | 0.18 | 0.553 |
| Weds | 3-04 | 0.16 | 0.590 |
| Weds | 3-05 | 0.18 | 0.555 |
| Weds | 3-06 | 0.19 | 0.609 |
| Weds | 3-07 | 0.17 | 0.625 |
| Weds | 3-08 | 0.20 | 0.609 |
| Weds | 3-09 | 0.16 | 0.568 |
| Weds | 3-10 | 0.17 | 0.615 |
| Weds | 3-11 | 0.18 | 0.670 |
| Weds | 3-12 | 0.19 | 0.730 |
| Weds | 3-13 | 0.14 | 0.606 |
| Season Averages | 0.18 | 0.606 |
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Media[]
- Behind the scenes
The Expanse - CSC LED Lighting Walk Through
Feb 8, 2019; technical lighting overview from sets during Season 3
THE EXPANSE Season 3 Teaser Trailer SYFY
Feb 22, 2018; Not really a trailer; (Unlisted) 
THE EXPANSE Season 3 Teaser Syfy
Apr 20, 2017
- Official trailers
THE EXPANSE Season 3 - What's New SYFY
Mar 26, 2018
THE EXPANSE Season 3 Official Trailer SYFY
Mar 9, 2018
THE EXPANSE Season 3 Teaser Trailer SYFY
Mar 1, 2018
Production schedule[]
- Photography began on July 12, 2017
- Production Budget Meeting with Calendar
- Filming ends December 4th, (ahead of original schedule??)[19].
| Block | Episodes | Director's Start Date | Photography | Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 "A" | 301 – "Fight or Flight" 302 – "IFF" |
June 12[20] | July 12[21] through August 4 2017[22] |
August 18[23][24] |
| 2 "B" | 303 – "Assured Destruction" 304 – "Reload" |
July 17[25] | August 3 through August 29, 2017 | |
| 3 "A" | 305 – "Triple Point" 306 – "Immolation" |
August 10[26] | August 28[27] through September 21, 2017 | |
| 4 "B" | 307 – "Delta-V" 308 – "It Reaches Out" |
September 15[28] | September 20[29] through October 13, 2017 | |
| 5 "A" | 309 – "Intransigence" 310 – "Dandelion Sky" |
September 26[30] | October 12 through November 3, 2017[31] | |
| 6 "B" | 311 – "Fallen World" 312 – "Congregation" |
October 11, 2017[32] | November 2 through November 27, 2017[31] | |
| 7 "A" | 313 – "Abaddon's Gate" | ?? | November 22 through December 6, 2017[31][17][19] |
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ https://twitter.com/ExpanseSYFY/status/967147133206978560
- ↑ http://www.syfy.com/theexpanse/blog/mark-your-calendars-the-expanse-returns-april-11
- ↑ Deadline Hollywood - ‘The Expanse’ Sets Season 3 Premiere Date; Unveils Trailer by Denise Petski February 23, 2018 1:00pm
- ↑ Deadline Hollywood - ‘The Expanse’ Renewed For Season 3 By Syfy by Nellie Andreeva March 16, 2017 2:00pm
- ↑ https://twitter.com/ExpanseVFX/status/938184479989932032 https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/938364179504709633
- ↑ Delta-V on IMDb
- ↑ Season 3 First Look Featurette [0:01:25]*Cara Gee as Drummer
- ↑ Season 3 First Look Featurette [0:01:14]
- ↑ Martin Roach's cast credit never appeared in the "Guest Starring" midroll billing. It always appeared in "Co-starring" end credits
- ↑ Leah Jung's cast credit never appeared in the "Guest Starring" midroll billing. It always appeared in "Co-starring" end credits
- ↑ https://twitter.com/JamesSACorey/status/986674901737066497
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 TV listings
- ↑ TV listings Originally showed "Thomas Prince" which turned out to obviously be wrong
- ↑ The Expanse 3x08
- ↑ https://twitter.com/JamesSACorey/status/918268051413458944
- ↑ https://twitter.com/JamesSACorey/status/1010087619227578369
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/933396453514506241
- ↑ https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/expanse-season-three-ratings/
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Dead link and no archive https://twitter.com/AbrahamHanover/status/936237529673687040
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/874334626092810240
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/885143776867516417
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/893661331685093378
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/898543773579231232
- ↑ https://twitter.com/roddeos/status/900061988612698113
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/887008225828229120
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/895723824133488640
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/902164783545425920
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/908791308331962371
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/910503873747591168
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/912715039588700160
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 https://twitter.com/TheExpansePO/status/915337130393718785
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Phangvantageous/status/918190588767457280
External links[]
- Internet Movie Database The Expanse, season 3
- Recaps
- The Villains of The Expanse-Season 3
- The Expanse-Season 3 Finale
- The Expanse-Fallen World-Episode 311
- The Expanse-Dandelion Sky-Episode 310
- The Expanse-Intransigence-Episode 309
- The Expanse-It Reaches Out-Episode 308
- The Expanse Finds a New Home
- The Expanse-Delta-V-Episode307
- Save The Expanse Campaign Takes Flight
- The Expanse-Immolation-Episode 306
- The Expanse-Triple Point-Episode 305
- The Expanse-Reload-Episode 304
- The Expanse-Assured Destruction-Episode 303
- The Expanse-IFF-Episode 302
- The Expanse Premieres with Fight or Flight
- News
- Wonder Con 2018 Recap: The Science of the Expanse Panel by Miclpea April 2, 2018
- The Space Invader - 5 Reasons To Get Excited For The Expanse Season 3 – Spoiler Free by Russell Adam Webb 2017-Aug-24
- Bustle - When Does 'The Expanse' Season 3 Premiere? While You Wait, Check Out These Cool Facts About The Series By VICTORIA MCNALLY Apr 19 2017
- This Is Not A Drill. The Expanse Is Renewed for Season 3 Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 16:42
- Deadline Hollywood - ‘The Expanse’ Renewed For Season 3 By Syfy by Nellie Andreeva March 16, 2017 2:00pm
Deadline Hollywood -
Season Three
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| "Fight or Flight" • "IFF" • "Assured Destruction" • "Reload" • "Triple Point" • "Immolation" • "Delta-V" • "It Reaches Out" • "Intransigence" • "Dandelion Sky" • "Fallen World" • "Congregation" • "Abaddon's Gate" |