The Expanse (2015)
A hardened detective and a rogue captain race across the solar system to expose an epic conspiracy.
A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
How intense is The Expanse?
The Expanse is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-14.
What The Expanse feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepicatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Expanse
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Expanse for you?
Is The Expanse scary?
Only a little. The Expanse has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Expanse gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Expanse sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Expanse OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream The Expanse?
The Expanse is streaming on Prime Video.
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