With three books left to adapt, the prospect ofThe Expanseseason 7 happening elsewhere was raised.

Producers dropped hints towards a possible continuation (viaio9), but three years later, nothing has materialized.

Unfortunately,Clarissa’s journey would probably have come to an abrupt endifThe Expanseseason 7 had moved ahead.

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The impact of Clarissa’s death upon Amos would have been profound.

With season 6 adaptingBabylon’s Ashes,The Expanseseason 7 would have coveredPersepolis Rising.

The Expanseseason 6 introduced the story’s next big bad, Laconia’s Winston Duarte.

Wes Chatham as Amos from The Expanse montage

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Are Amos & Clarissa Romantically Involved In The Expanse’s Ending?

It is possible to interpret their connection as a romantic one, butThe Expansekeeps things platonic.

Romance blossoming is one possible reading, or the audience can envision the couple remaining intimately intertwined friends.

Clarissa speaks to someone angrily in The Expanse.

The finale left both doors open, and the ambiguity creates a happy ending for both characters.

The Expanseseason 7 would have taken a sledgehammer to those dream scenarios.

While it worked for the book, dying before that would feel too early for the TV show.

Anna Hopkins as Monica Stuart and Steven Strait as James Holden in The Expanse.

Clarissa’s presence would be especially important after the TV seriesdeviated fromThe Expansebook canon by killing Alex Kamaloff-screen.

James S.A. Corey is the pen name of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.

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Nadine Nicole as Clarissa Peaches and Wes Chatham as Amos in The Expanse

Thomas Jane as Miller looking inquisitive in The Expanse.

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