@glitchgestaltgirl: The Expanse is a masterclass on adapting IP for the screen. And even supporting characters can provide incredible opportunities for screenwriters to give a story more depth. #scifi #tvshow #screenwriting #characterstudy #TikTokSciFiMovieContest
Cara Gee just killed it as Drummer. I wish we could have seen more of Jarod Harris as Dawes, though.
2026-11-06 07:37:03
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GentlemanWarlock :
I talk about the expanse all the time when I mention a property that was adapted into something better. I think the show is better than the books and drummer is a big part of that.
2026-11-13 01:55:52
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mainakarenju :
The Expanse was incredible, I really liked Ashford, also Shohreh Aghdashloo killed it as Avansarala
2026-11-13 01:08:08
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clairejegan 🇦🇺 :
I love Drummer!! She's one of my absolute faves. Her dynamic with Ashford is extraordinary.
2026-11-06 01:59:10
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ViCalZip :
I would submit bringing Avasarala in very early, fleshing her out and giving her clear motivation for her actions was also brilliant. Of course, Dan Abrams and Ty Franck (aka James S A Corey) were involved in every aspect of the series and helped it greatly by providing a guide while allowing the show writers to riff.
2026-11-06 13:01:18
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rachel_inla :
I read the books after and basically mourned the loss of Drummer in the books.
2026-11-06 05:24:35
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Tootle242 :
Belta Loada!! 👏👏
2026-11-07 01:35:30
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OneKillQuota :
I love how "The Expanse" started as a video game concept, turned tabletop game concept, turned books, turned TV series, and now there is a story-vased video centered around Drummer. There is also another game coming out soonish.
2026-11-06 10:15:07
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UWSAZ :
100% they took a shallow one dimensional character in the books (Ashford) and gave him true depth and make him so much better. an true example of the adaptation surpassing the original work.
Ty Franck talks repeatedly on the ty & that guy podcast that Cara Gee was so good in the role that they wanted to give her more work and that lead to them adapting other character story lines into drummer vs casting new actors for the original roles. this was another way of dealing with the practical differences in the medium between book and TV that was done perfectly.
2026-11-06 06:26:44
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gtedtheewen :
I loved how detailed the belter Creole language was and how it added so much to the world
2026-11-06 06:57:04
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Bptttppptttp :
She takes one role from a man in the books, a man who, btw, is also in the series just doing something different. The way you’ve put it sounds like disparagement of the books. The other character whose role she takes is also in the series, but just doesn’t have the same role, namely Michio Pa, who is also a woman.
2026-11-09 08:49:55
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asp3c :
Introducing Avasarala in season one was also an excellent choice.
2026-11-08 21:36:42
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Maseg :
This show was so damn good.
2026-11-06 05:55:47
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dadboddom ☭ :
excellent analysis, I've always said The Expanse was one of the best adaptations I ever seen
2026-11-06 08:17:03
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Clarissa Thorne :
Yes to everything you said about these characters. And I think we can credit the production with recognizing the absolute GOLD they struck with these actors and capitalizing on that 1000% with the stories they were given.
2026-11-06 05:54:16
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dantemacabre :
Drummer was awesome! I loved Ashford, too!
2026-11-06 03:16:25
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n0tm08 :
It had a lot to do with that the writers of the books were working on the show as as well…
2026-11-07 14:37:44
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ninjapilgrim :
Another creator had a post talking about books that deal with language/linguistics and I added a comment about Belter creole in The Expanse and someone replied that they did a much better job with the language in the show vs books. And yeah, Drummond was my fave and makes me wanna see lots more of Cara Gee.
2026-11-06 06:47:40
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yodasears :
100% For me, it's how they bring in the politics in s1 of the show, where in the books they only manifest in the second instalment.
2026-11-06 04:49:51
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KnottimusPrime :
Drummer was a beast. sis did NOT let a fractured spine stop her, lol
2026-11-08 15:55:13
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insaneclock :
Drummer is one of the best characters in any show.
2026-11-06 14:49:47
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ginaarendtson :
Masterclass show!
2026-11-06 23:16:21
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Veronica Ruiz :
drummer was my fav
2026-11-07 00:34:37
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Jeanjennifer907🆘🇺🇸 :
I love them
2026-11-06 04:40:38
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Not Lewis Hamilton :
Drummer is my fav, and the relationship developed with Ashford (hard-won given the events) is one of my favourite plot lines. I love that this is what they became, instead of the easier more obvious route of making Ashford some kind of vanquished enemy. Love this show, currently on my first proper rewatch.
2026-11-06 12:40:03
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