The Expanse - from coffee bags and 3D videos, to model rockets and 50,000 upvotes - fans saved this beloved sci-fi

The Expanse - from coffee bags and 3D videos, to model rockets and 50,000 upvotes - fans saved this beloved sci-fi

May 10, 2026 · 19 min · Season 9 · Episode 10

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This episode explores the intense fan campaign that saved the sci-fi series The Expanse from cancellation.

In this episode we take a look at the explosive fan campaign for acclaimed sci-fi/drama The Expanse. From coffee bags and 3D videos, to model rockets and 50,000 upvotes, The Expanse fan campaign is one of the most intense fan campaigns in recent memory. (01:49) The Cancellation Announcement. (02:59) The Fan Campaign Begins. (05:20) The Viral Movement Takes Off. (08:22) Understanding the Rights Issues. (11:33) Cast and Crew Participation. (13:08) LA Talk Radio Interview with the Cast. (16:01) The Show's Creative Peak. Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheExpanse/comments/8j9jtb/inquisitrcom_save_the_expanse_fan_campaign_to/ http://www.syfy.com.au/news/the-expanse-is-being-kickstarted-into-an-old-school-rpg https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/05/the-expanse-has-officially-been-saved/ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/brooklyn-nine-nine-unreal-and-the-creeping-phenomenon-of-uncanceled-tv https://www.thisisinsider.com/fans-saved-tv-show-2018-6#a-fan-campaign-to-save-the-expanse-included-a-plane-4 https://www.space.com/40608-fans-fight-to-save-the-expanse.html https://deadline.com/2018/06/amazon-studios-the-expanse-saved-lucifer-amazon-jennifer-salke-1202407447/…

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