The Expanse is a science fiction television series based on the book series of the same name by James S.A. Corey. Set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, the show follows a group of characters from various backgrounds as they navigate political tensions, interplanetary conflicts, and the discovery of a mysterious alien protomolecule. With its realistic portrayal of space travel and its complex characters, The Expanse explores themes of social inequality, political power struggles, and the potential consequences of humanity's expansion into space.