Ending The Expanse three whole seasons early was a controversial call, but at least it spared the show from two rather stubborn obstacles. Based on the book series by James S.A. Corey, The Expanse ran for three seasons on the Syfy channel before being picked up for a further three by Amazon. Unfortunately, The Expanse was not renewed for season 7 , leaving the story frustratingly unfinished.
Each season of The Expanse covered one entry in the book series, leaving three entire novels of material untouched. In an honorable display of authenticity, Prime Video's The Expanse never wavered from its narrative path, meaning season 6 explicitly set up future arcs that, so far, have yet to materialize onscreen.
While The Expanse 's premature ending remains a source of great di