4 Years Later, The Expanse Season 7 Still Needs To Happen for These 5 Reasons

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The TV show The Expanse had a rocky road. Originally cancelled by SYFY, it was brought back by Prime Video thanks to passionate fans, but then ended sooner than many expected. The sixth and final season aired in early 2022, not because of a cancellation, but because the story reached a natural conclusion. It wrapped up the storyline involving the Free Navy and set the stage for a new chapter in humanity’s future, just before a significant jump forward in time.

Despite the authors, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck (writing as James S.A. Corey), completing a nine-book series, the final three books haven’t been made into a show. While the recent conclusion felt like a natural ending, many storylines were left unresolved. Although some viewers believe the show is finished for good, many hope Alcon Entertainment, which owns the rights, will consider adapting the remaining books, even now that it’s no longer on Prime Video. Regardless of whether it happens, here are five reasons why we still need those final three seasons of The Expanse.

5) To Wrap Up Character Arcs That Were Left Hanging

Season 6 wrapped up some storylines, but left others hanging. Amos decided to stay with Holden and Naomi, though his future takes a surprising path. Clarissa Mao’s journey toward redemption was a highlight, but the season reveals her body is deteriorating from old injuries, and her ultimate fate is left open-ended. While the show started to show her transformation, it didn’t fully complete it. We also see the beginning of a story for Cara and Xan Bisset, two young belters whose connection to Paolo Cortázar and the protomolecule adds another layer to the mystery. The later books provide the satisfying conclusions these characters deserved, something the Season 6 finale didn’t quite deliver.

4) To Explain the Ring Entities and “Strange Dogs”

A fascinating and puzzling subplot in the story unfolds on Laconia, where Cara encounters unusual alien creatures resembling dogs. These beings have the ability to fix damaged lifeforms, though not always perfectly. This storyline comes directly from the novella Strange Dogs and significantly expands on the lore surrounding the protomolecule. Crucially, it connects to the biggest mystery in The Expanse: the origins and nature of the Ring entities – the ancient and dangerous force that wiped out the protomolecule’s creators and continues to pose a threat. Season 6 hints at this connection with disappearing ships and Duarte’s fixation, but without adapting the final books, viewers are left unsure about this central enigma.

3) To Show the Rise of the Laconian Empire and Admiral Winston Duarte

Season 6 introduces Admiral Winston Duarte, a potentially devastating new character. He’s a former Martian officer who escapes through the Ring gates with stolen technology and a fleet of warships. While his story is a side plot in the show so far, those who have read the books know he’s key to a huge power shift. Unfortunately, the series doesn’t show us how Duarte builds his empire and makes all existing fleets – from Earth, Mars, and the Belt – outdated. We also don’t see how his rise changes the meaning of winning the war against Marco Inaros. The conflict with the Free Navy feels like the big finale, but it’s actually just making way for something even more frightening. The delicate peace achieved by the end of Season 6 is completely upended in the final three books of the series.

2) To Show How Peace Can Easily Become Control

The sixth season of The Expanse concludes with a sense of optimism, as Camina Drummer is elected president of the Transport Union, potentially giving Belters control of the Ring gates. This is a significant achievement after generations of hardship. For the first time, a lasting peace and collaboration between Earth, Mars, and the Belt seems within reach. However, the final three seasons demonstrate just how delicate that peace truly is. As Duarte builds his empire, planets that thought they were independent quickly fall under the control of a strict, authoritarian government that justifies its actions as being for the greater good of humanity. A key strength of The Expanse is its insightful commentary on power dynamics, but the complete picture – and the show’s central argument – isn’t fully realized without seasons seven, eight, and nine.

1) Because Books 7 and 8 Are the Best in the Series

Both Persepolis Rising and Tiamat’s Wrath are standouts in The Expanse book series, and they deserve to be adapted for television. These novels jump forward in time, revealing a vastly different galaxy with new governments, advanced technology, and the rise of the Laconian Empire. The story reaches an unprecedented scale, with the fate of the galaxy resting on unsteady partnerships. These books also feature some of the series’ biggest surprises and most thrilling space battles, all while staying true to the characters we’ve come to know and love.

The later books and seasons really delve into the characters, showing how time has changed Holden, Naomi, Amos, and Alex, and even giving important roles to supporting characters like Clarissa Mao and the Bisset siblings. The final three books feel like the conclusion to the entire story, and ending the TV show after season six is a bit unsatisfying – it’s like stopping a movie right before the main characters resolve everything and confront the ultimate challenge.

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2026-02-21 23:43