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The Expanse Quiz
Hard sci-fi where physics matters, Belters fight for freedom, and the protomolecule changes everything.
Hard sci-fi where physics matters, Belters fight for freedom, and the protomolecule changes everything.
The Expanse is widely regarded as one of the most scientifically accurate science fiction TV series ever made, adapting James S.A. Corey's nine-novel book series. When Syfy cancelled the show after three seasons, a passionate fan campaign convinced Amazon Prime Video to rescue it — and three more seasons followed. This 50-question quiz covers all six TV seasons, the underlying book series, the three-faction solar system of Earth's UN, the Martian Congressional Republic, and the oppressed Belters of the Outer Planets Alliance, plus the mysterious alien protomolecule that upends everything.
When Syfy cancelled The Expanse in 2018, fans refused to accept the ending. A campaign that included hiring a plane to fly a banner over Amazon's Seattle headquarters led to Amazon Prime Video rescuing the show within weeks — one of the most successful fan save campaigns in TV history. The show ran six seasons from 2015 to 2022, winning multiple Hugo Awards and cementing its reputation as the most physics-accurate sci-fi series on television.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll cover the three-faction politics of Earth's UN, the Martian Congressional Republic, and the Belt's OPA; the Rocinante crew including Holden, Naomi, Amos, and Alex; the protomolecule and the Ring Gates; Belter Creole language and culture; the realistic physics of the Epstein Drive and life in zero-g; and the behind-the-scenes story of the show's cancellation and rescue.
The protomolecule is an alien substance approximately 2 billion years old, discovered on Phoebe. It was designed by an unknown civilization to reprogram matter and life, ultimately constructing Ring Gates that connect over 1,300 star systems to the solar system.
Yes — The Expanse is based on nine novels written under the pen name James S.A. Corey by Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. The series ran from Leviathan Wakes (2011) to Leviathan Falls (2021), accompanied by several novellas set in the same universe.
Syfy cancelled the show after season 3 in 2018 because it only held linear broadcast rights — streaming revenue went elsewhere. Fans launched a major campaign including a banner flyover above Amazon HQ in Seattle. Amazon Prime Video rescued the show within weeks, producing three more seasons through 2022.
Last updated: March 2026