The Expanse Ep 2x12 Full Reaction!
Added 2023-06-01 17:11:45 +0000 UTCThat final moment made me LOSE MY MIND
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Ty Franck, one of the writers of the books and a producer the show, and Wes Chatham who played Amos discussed this on their podcast. Wes said "This isn't one of your episodes, is it?" Ty said no, Wes said "I can tell because there's some positivity about human nature" A lot of people dislike Naomi for reasons I won't speculate on. I don't understand how anyone watching this episode can hate Naomi.
Sinewmire
2023-08-02 22:57:37 +0000 UTC"there's a name for that kink." best line lost in the minutiae, EVER. lol.
Kim Vidas Davey-Irvin
2023-07-31 21:38:21 +0000 UTCThe exchange where Chrisjen hires Bobbie "specifically" as her bodyguard is in the novel.
Bryce Carlson
2023-06-02 17:57:36 +0000 UTCJared Harris is in so much demand, he is always tied up in other projects, despite being a fan of the show himself.
T. Arnold Ferguson
2023-06-02 11:33:44 +0000 UTCI completely agree with you, and didn't want my comment to be taken as a complaint...just a gentle nudge to remind them that I earlier said EVERY line of dialog is important...and they can certainly look at each other while listening to the dialog. 🤣
T. Arnold Ferguson
2023-06-02 11:29:48 +0000 UTCTo be fair I've realised that only while watching the episode during this reaction.
Tom M
2023-06-02 09:32:27 +0000 UTCI've watched this series more times than I can count and have discovered most of the things you may miss on the first few watches. I've never clicked with the "Hahaaa! I got it!" to be connected to the ring station heist!
Jonny shaw
2023-06-02 09:22:30 +0000 UTCI think Nerdy wasn't too off the mark on Errinwright...it's just that his "I'm going to take responsibility and maturely handle this best I can" took a trip to the trash when he learned Avasarala was heading out to see Mao. it opened a door for him to take advantage and try to get back into the game. The "52" scene just kills me every time. It really highlights the general difference between the belt and inners. Sure, everyone's desperate to survive, but these are people who have likely faced death (or the real potential of death) multiple times and had to make peace with it. The ability to operate calmly under the certainty that all but 52 would die, barring some miracle, and make the right decision to save as many as possible, really hits home. Very utilitarian and practical, and harkens back to what Dawes said to Miller in S1 when he told the story of his sister. Just the finale to go for season 2, it's been a hell of a ride!
Amber A
2023-06-02 06:32:44 +0000 UTCCovid didn't exist when this was filmed.
Deana DeWall
2023-06-02 06:10:50 +0000 UTCAvasarala had already "hired" Bobbie as her liaison to Mars. I don't remember her "hiring" her as a body guard. Cotyar was a small character in the book, but the one thing I remember him say is "Impressive" or something like that when he was helped her put on the suit, and blushed because she was naked.
Deana DeWall
2023-06-02 06:07:22 +0000 UTCIn The Hunt for Red October, Alec Baldwin shaves and does not cut himself. Also Harrison Ford in The Fugitive.
G. T. Blackwell
2023-06-02 06:05:32 +0000 UTCMaybe the best reaction yet. The whole time Errinwright was writing the letter had me laughing so hard. Just when you think he might be starting to come around too…
Ashley Snow
2023-06-02 05:15:40 +0000 UTCi was cryin with you Nerdy...don't worry ;) edit: and this is my however many times rewatch of this episode lol
ARS22309 IJustWantToLikeComments
2023-06-02 04:51:39 +0000 UTCI had a huge grin on my face the entire time, you made that so entertaining.
Srol
2023-06-02 01:31:52 +0000 UTCThe infamous "52" episode that no sane person escapes from without shedding some tears or at least some watered up eyes! Definitely an episode to hit the feels. Now onto what's about to be a very wild finale! Is it next week yet?
Shawn Anomaly
2023-06-02 00:22:53 +0000 UTCYall were such a joy to watch on this episode!!! Can't wait for the next one!!
Daxeah
2023-06-01 23:12:32 +0000 UTCJared Harris got wrapped up in shooting a series in Eastern Europe and with all of the Covid protocols, he could not commute between there and Toronto to shoot The Expanse.
Bryce Carlson
2023-06-01 22:22:30 +0000 UTCYou will never get a better demonstration of the Belter's utilitarian ethical structure and their ability to fatalistically accept logical necessity that this scene with Chappa.
Bryce Carlson
2023-06-01 22:11:35 +0000 UTCIt feels "Star Treky" because Avarsarela is on board the corporate yacht of multi-billionaire Jules-Pierre Mao.
Bryce Carlson
2023-06-01 22:00:07 +0000 UTCDamn! The scene with the Belter refugees always gets me. It is also a great example how people in a good community act under pressure, especially if there is suitable person in charge. Alex. He actually had his mini-arc this season. From a failure to save a drop pod in episode 2 to saving an entire ship of refugees in this episode. The entire exchange between both gov officials responsible for defence after which one of them is dead adds more depth to the entire conflict between Mars and Earth. No side trusts another, especially if there is a ground breaking technology in sight. Cucumbers. I like this detail a lot. Cucumbers are really inefficient if you have to use limited resources in a responsible way to feed the population. So it becomes a luxury. No wonder Bobbie grabs and eats so much. The next episode - in my opinion it feels more a season finale than with the first season. Perhaps because we know our characters so much better... but no spoilers. Take care!
Tom M
2023-06-01 21:58:48 +0000 UTCIn "Back to the Butcher" Fred Johnson tells Holden that the ship he's on (the Roci) usually crews 30 with a complement of Martian Marines on board.
Bryce Carlson
2023-06-01 21:50:35 +0000 UTCIn the novels, Avarsarela hires Bobbie as her "bodyguard" and when she tells Cotyar to give her a gun she replies, "With a gun, I'm a bodyguard. With my suit, I'm a damned superhero."
Bryce Carlson
2023-06-01 21:35:13 +0000 UTCI still believe that to this point in the series, my favorite line starts: "This is the warship Rocinante ,,, "
Bryce Carlson
2023-06-01 21:26:23 +0000 UTCIt was sometime in Season Two … when I started screaming an expletive (at top volume) every time an episode ended. ………. Screen goes black, credits pop up, “FUUUUUU£@!!!!!!” Every. time.
Eldon
2023-06-01 20:48:03 +0000 UTCAt the same time, Nerdy will be editing this, and will likely catch it in the edit. He does that a good bit.
Anna Kyruin
2023-06-01 19:27:30 +0000 UTCI think the issue could be solved by them having subtitles on and not looking away from the screen while they talk, but at the same time this has been something that people have been complaining about through a lot of their reactions so I don't see it stopping anytime soon :) It's not the last time it will be brought up, so I think it should be fine. Also can you blame either of them for looking at eachother ;)?
Anna Kyruin
2023-06-01 19:26:33 +0000 UTCIts usually Nerdy that looks away and misses important stuff but Claroos usually lets him know since she doesnt look away from the screen while talking. This time, both of them weren't paying attention.
Xavier
2023-06-01 19:14:12 +0000 UTCLove your reactions. However, be careful about talking over the dialog. For example, you missed hearing the line where Cotyar told Bobbie he was responsible for Avarsarala's son getting killed.
T. Arnold Ferguson
2023-06-01 18:47:11 +0000 UTCI love the depth of character that is shown for Erinwright this episode. They don't make him a caricature. The complexity of the situation feels believable including his vulnerability to situations and ability to impact the world with credible but imperfect moves. It was a good chance for the actor to shine, too. I love how it showed Avasarala as both formidable for her approach to Mao and human for writing Erinwright off as no longer relevant.
Joe G
2023-06-01 18:46:56 +0000 UTCLots of reason for a rewatch on this series, yes. Part of what makes Nerdy & Claroos great for reactions is that they let themselves get fully engaged which increases the odds of missing stuff after impactful moments.
Joe G
2023-06-01 18:38:55 +0000 UTCBecause of talking to each other and looking away, you missed a MASSIVE plot point when Bobbie and Cotyar were talking in the drop ship about Avasarala.
Xavier
2023-06-01 18:01:42 +0000 UTCLol Nerdy's faith in Errinwright and Claroos' almost knowing reactions are amazing to watch.
Brandon Duckett
2023-06-01 17:57:32 +0000 UTCclaroos' stare after the comment about the suicide note killed me XD
Brandon Duckett
2023-06-01 17:48:30 +0000 UTC
