Since the Syfy channel canceled it after three seasons, how can you watch The Expanse online? Worry not.
How To Watch The Expanse?
There are multiple streaming platforms that you most likely own already and can ue to watch ‘The Expanse’ along with thousands of other shows and movies:
- Amazon Prime
- Apple TV
- Hulu
- Vudu
1. Amazon Prime
It’s safe to say that Amazon Prime Video is the best home for The Expanse. It carries every episode of the first three seasons, and, if you haven’t seen them yet, they’re worth checking out. As previously mentioned, season four will premiere on February 8; if you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber, it will be added to your watchlist as soon as it goes live.
If you’re not a member of Amazon Prime but want to catch up on the previous seasons before season four, you can rent or buy episodes individually at $2 each, or purchase all three seasons in one package at $30. Finally, The Expanse also has a free mobile app available for both Android and iOS devices, which allows streaming of past episodes from anywhere you have internet access.
2. Apple TV
As of right now, the only way to watch The Expanse on Apple TV is through the Amazon Fire app. It’s easy to access. Just turn on your device and find a watch on amazon fire tv in the search bar in the upper right-hand corner, you should see it appear below your recently watched shows list. Click on it and away you go!
You can also use the Apple TV remote with the Amazon Fire remote to switch between episodes, which makes it a lot easier if you want to skip back and forth between two different episodes.
The other option is by using Airplay Mirroring from an iPhone or iPad connected to your Apple TV. To do this, select AirPlay from the iOS share menu and then choose Apple TV. From there, simply swipe down for a new row for The Expanse to appear on your screen.
3. Buy DVD
If you watch The Expanse on cable or a streaming service, there are three episodes of season one left to go. Luckily, if you don’t have cable and want to watch the show in its entirety on DVD or Blu-ray, you can do so.
Here’s how:
1) Buy the first two seasons from Amazon (region 1 only)
2) Buy the most recent season from either Amazon or a local store
3) Take everything home and enjoy your newest sci-fi obsession.
The Expanse is produced by Syfy, which is owned by NBCUniversal. It’s available for streaming with a cable login, as well as for purchase digitally on iTunes and Amazon Video/Prime Video.
4. Hulu
The best way to watch the Expanse online is with Hulu. The network produces all of its episodes in HD, and they’re available on nearly every device known to man. I say nearly because it doesn’t have an app for Amazon Fire devices (unless you use a workaround ), but otherwise, it’s pretty ubiquitous.
You can subscribe for $7.99 per month with commercials or $11.99 per month without commercials, which isn’t that bad when you consider that there are only 10 episodes in season three right now.
In addition to being able to watch the Expanse online, this also gives you access to shows like Empire and Saturday Night Live, as well as over 15 channels’ worth of content across major networks like ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN, etc. You can try out the service for free for one week. Hulu’s basic plan will cost you around $5 more than CBS All Access, so it comes down to what other TV shows interest you outside of The Expanse.
5. Vudu
This purchase lets you instantly stream The Expanse from your television on the Vudu website. Unlike iTunes, Vudu also supports UltraViolet-protected content, so you’ll be able to watch your new series on a variety of devices if you buy through Vudu. Also, note that not all platforms support UltraViolet at the moment—it’s supported by Google Play, Amazon Video, and iTunes at the time of writing. So make sure that whichever platform you’re using offers UV protection before purchasing from them.
Conclusion
There’s no doubt that The Expanse is a high-quality show. It’s smart, engaging, visually interesting, and well written. For those unfamiliar with it and looking for a reason to start watching, I’d strongly recommend giving it a chance. You won’t regret it. If you’ve watched at least one episode and want more, we recommend watching it on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.
FAQ
- Is The Expanse available on Netflix?
All things considered, the fan or true-blue sci-fi aficionado ought not to miss a single moment of what’s in store in the sixth season of the celebrated series. Unfortunately, Netflix subscribers won’t be able to do so because the final season of The Expanse is not available on the streaming service.
- Is The Expanse worth watching?
The Expanse is such a wonderfully imagined, affectingly true, deceptively smart, and gripping show that it’s too easy to forget that you’re watching science fiction.
- How many seasons of expanse are there?
There are a total of six seasons of Expanse.
