“It’s safe to say that “The Expanse” has well and truly earned its place in the Sci-Fi Hall of Fame. Like many other members of this clique of quality, it has a story arc structure rather than an episodic one — and quite a complex story arc at that. Plus, it’s been 12 months since we last saw the Rocinante roaring through space on our TV screens.

“While last year’s fourth season was a simultaneous 10-episode drop, Amazon Prime Video is taking a different approach with Season 5 by making the first three episodes simultaneously available — it drops Dec. 16 — with the following seven episodes will air week by week.”

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