![]() ![]() Finally, to address the elephant in the room without going into spoilers: Caz Anvar's last season on The Expanse as Alex Kamal is enjoyable, as he shares many memorable (and often funny) on-screen moments with Frankie Adams' Bobbie Draper onboard the Razorback. ![]() Clinton Shorter's musical score is equally impressive, adding to the series' moody atmosphere. The Expanse continues to excel in the special effects department, including great sound effects whenever the Roci is firing its rail gun or turrets. Though Holden's overall story is not as memorable this season, he and his new crew do have some awesome ship-to-ship battles. Sure, there is some good banter between José Zúñiga's Bull and even Anna Hopkins' Monica Stuart, but for the most part, it's business as usual on the Roci with Holden calling the shots. I think there was a missed opportunity here, which would probably have called for another episode or two, where we could have seen how Holden was affected by having an entirely new crew on the Roci. Holden is more of a reactionary character instead of the focal point this time around, as he chases after Inaros and any sign of Naomi. That's not a ding on Strait's performance, but for the first time in the series, his shipmates steal the show with their more enthralling adventures. Surprisingly, Holden's Season 5 arc is probably the least interesting of them all. Another boon to his character is that Inaros isn't overly used in Season 5, and by the time the credits roll on the finale, it still feels like there's plenty more we can learn about him and his motivations in future episodes. ![]() That charisma, mixed with his good looks, makes it easy to see why people would want to join his army. Alexander radiates charisma whenever Inaros is giving a speech to motivate the troops, or warning the Inners that they better start respecting the Belt. On the villain front, Keon Alexander's Marco Inaros is devilishly wonderful. I wish we could have spent more time with Naomi and Filip, but with only 10 episodes in Season 5 and a large ensemble to include, I think the writers made the most of their time together. Big shoutout to Owens for portraying such a relatable character who's simultaneously trying to show strength to his father while also struggling to be vulnerable in front of his mother. When Naomi and Filip finally meet, Tipper and Owens share some powerful on-screen moments together, as mother and son struggle to find common ground after so many years apart. Per usual, Tipper is excellent in her portrayal of Naomi, and she even alters her character's cadence to a heavier Belter accent whenever she's conversing with Inaros and his cronies. While I missed seeing Naomi and Holden's (Steven Strait) dynamic chemistry, as with Amos, Naomi's particular storyline offers us a new perspective as she tries to reconnect with her former Belter allies. The next impactful story from Season 5 is set millions of miles from Earth, where Dominique Tipper's Naomi Nagata attempts to save her son, Filip (Jasai Chase Owens), from his maniacal father, Marco Inaros (Keon Alexander). At one point, after realizing he's slipping back into his old destructive ways, Amos says, "I need to get back to my crew." It's a subtle but effective performance from Chatham, as he begins to imbue his character with a bit more menace and less warmth as the season progresses. But the more time Amos spends on Earth away from the Roci, the more his past self begins to manifest. However, after some brief interactions with Amos, Erich can tell that his old friend has changed from the survive at all costs youngster he knew all those years ago. While there's no denying that Amos' character has evolved from the "shoot first ask questions later guy" we knew in Season 1 to a man who's more in control of his emotions in Season 5, no one would dare call him a softy with that deadly stare. Here we get a fascinating new perspective on Amos from his friend Erich (played by Jacob Mundell). While searching for answers surrounding the death of a close friend from his past, Amos comes into contact with old comrades. The first is Wes Chatham's Amos Burton, who begins his journey by taking a trip down memory lane via the mean streets of Baltimore. Though most of the sprawling character narratives throughout the season are engaging in their own right, two, in particular, stand out from the rest. This welcome change of pace and scenery is especially noticeable after Season 4's adventures were mostly centered planetside on Illus. ![]() One of the aspects that makes Season 5 so captivating is that we get to see Amos, Holden, Naomi, Alex, and Bobbie in a whole new light, as they embark on separate journeys outside of their usual confines inside the Rocinante. ![]()
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