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sasha_feather) wrote2020-01-17 10:14 pm
sasha_feather) wrote2020-01-17 10:14 pm
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Snowflake challenge #9
I've skipped a few days of this, may or may not catch up later.
Challenge #9
In your own space, promote at least one canon that you adore (old, new, forever fandom).
I'm excited lately by The Expanse, a hard sci-fi tv show featuring a wonderful ensemble cast. It is streaming on Amazon. I watched the first 3 seasons via my local library DVDs, then got a free trial of Amazon to watch the 4th season.
The Expanse largely takes place in the Belt, as in the Asteroid Belt, where workers mine ice and minerals. The Belt is a hard-scrabble place. We meet Miller, a detective on Ceres, who is investigating a missing woman. This part feels like classic noir in space. I was immediately impressed by the world-building details, such as the cracked screen on Miller's future-cell phone. Belters have interesting tattoos and haircuts, and they sometimes speak in a patois.
We meet Chrisjen Avasarala, surely one of the best characters to exist, ever. She is a high-level politician on Earth, which is run by the UN. Earth has massive unemployment and is in conflict with Mars. Chrisjen is fiercely loyal to Earth. She swears a lot and dresses in exquisite saris.
On a mining ship in the Belt, we meet a crew featuring Jim, Naomi, Alex, and Amos. They decide to respond to a distress signal, and things start to go very badly for them.
All of these characters will eventually come together, and wonderful new ones will be introduced: Bobbi, a Martian Marine who is tough as nails; Drummer, a tiny and extremely fierce Belter; Prax, a gentle botanist.
I really love the characters and the setting. The plot can be complex at times, and is generally fast-moving. There is a lot of violence, but so far (IIRC) no sexual violence. The Expanse is interested in class conflict; in politics between Earth, Mars, and the Belt; in the uses and consequences of violence; and in found family. There are many people of color and as the show goes on, we get to see more and more interesting women. There is so far only one lesbian character featured-- I'd of course like it if this show were queerer.
Recommended especially if you like: Mass Effect, shows like Black Sails and Game of Thrones.
Challenge #9
In your own space, promote at least one canon that you adore (old, new, forever fandom).
I'm excited lately by The Expanse, a hard sci-fi tv show featuring a wonderful ensemble cast. It is streaming on Amazon. I watched the first 3 seasons via my local library DVDs, then got a free trial of Amazon to watch the 4th season.
The Expanse largely takes place in the Belt, as in the Asteroid Belt, where workers mine ice and minerals. The Belt is a hard-scrabble place. We meet Miller, a detective on Ceres, who is investigating a missing woman. This part feels like classic noir in space. I was immediately impressed by the world-building details, such as the cracked screen on Miller's future-cell phone. Belters have interesting tattoos and haircuts, and they sometimes speak in a patois.
We meet Chrisjen Avasarala, surely one of the best characters to exist, ever. She is a high-level politician on Earth, which is run by the UN. Earth has massive unemployment and is in conflict with Mars. Chrisjen is fiercely loyal to Earth. She swears a lot and dresses in exquisite saris.
On a mining ship in the Belt, we meet a crew featuring Jim, Naomi, Alex, and Amos. They decide to respond to a distress signal, and things start to go very badly for them.
All of these characters will eventually come together, and wonderful new ones will be introduced: Bobbi, a Martian Marine who is tough as nails; Drummer, a tiny and extremely fierce Belter; Prax, a gentle botanist.
I really love the characters and the setting. The plot can be complex at times, and is generally fast-moving. There is a lot of violence, but so far (IIRC) no sexual violence. The Expanse is interested in class conflict; in politics between Earth, Mars, and the Belt; in the uses and consequences of violence; and in found family. There are many people of color and as the show goes on, we get to see more and more interesting women. There is so far only one lesbian character featured-- I'd of course like it if this show were queerer.
Recommended especially if you like: Mass Effect, shows like Black Sails and Game of Thrones.
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