Sci-Fi This Week: The Expanse’s 2-Hour Finale
Find out what’s airing in science fiction and fantasy
Syfy’s new space drama The Expanse definitely made some noise this season, drawing significant buzz from critics and fans alike. This week the show brings its first season to a close with a 2-hour finale event, as secrets are revealed and Detective Miller’s search for Julie Mao reaches its end.
The show has already been renewed for a second season, which is currently tracking an early 2017 premiere on Syfy.
It’s a big week for our favorite shows, as Sleepy Hollow returns from its mid-season break with a new mission to save Abbie, and on Arrow Roy returns to Star City under difficult circumstances. The X-Files does a classic monster story, Supergirl squares off against a twisted version of herself, and Murphy plots against Jaha on The 100.
And let’s just point out that Friday’s new episode of Grimm wins the award for Best Episode Title of the season. (Scroll down to see what it is.)
Here’s your complete schedule for this week in science fiction and fantasy television:
SUPERGIRLCBS, 8/7c
“Bizarro.” Kara faces off against her mirror image when Bizarro, a twisted version of Supergirl, sets out to destroy her. Also, Kara grows closer with Cat’s son, Adam.
THE X-FILESFOX, 8/7c
“Mulder & Scully Meet the Were-monster.” Mulder and Scully investigate a dead body in the woods, and try to determine whether it was the work of a serial killer, an animal or a mysterious creature seen by eyewitnesses. Meanwhile, a disillusioned Mulder confronts some of his own demons.
THE FLASHThe CW, 8/7c
“Fast Lane.” Barry teams up with Wells to figure out a way to close the breaches, but they are distracted by a meta-human nicknamed Tar Pit who can transform into liquid asphalt. Iris is concerned for Wally’s safety after she finds out about his drag racing hobby.
AGENT CARTERABC, 9/8c
“Smoke & Mirrors.” Agent Carter and the SSR learn there’s more than just a pretty face behind Hollywood star Whitney Frost, Peggy’s most dangerous foe yet.
THE EXPANSESyfy, 10/9c – 2-HOUR SEASON FINALE!
“Critical Mass” & “Leviathan Wakes.” A flashback to Julie’s origin story reveals her trajectory. Meanwhile, Holden and Miller finally meet and team up to get to the bottom of the strange emergency situation happening on Eros. But they must overcome incredible odds if they hope to live to fight another day.
THE SHANNARA CHRONICLESMTV, 10/9c
“Pykon.” While fleeing the Reaper, Amberle, Wil and Eretria take shelter in an Elvin outpost; Ander and Slanter make a discovery.
ARROWThe CW, 8/7c
“Unchained.” The team faces off against a formidable villain nicknamed The Calculator. Meanwhile, Nyssa makes her move and Roy Harper returns to Star City.
LEGENDS OF TOMORROWThe CW, 8/7c
“Blood Ties.” Rip decides to weaken Vandal Savage by going after his financial assets. Rip and Sara infiltrate Savage’s bank, but are discovered by his men. Meanwhile, Snart and Rory talk Jax into taking the jump ship back to Central City so they can steal a valuable emerald. Professor Stein guides Ray on a dangerous mission.
THE 100The CW, 9/8c
“Ye Who Enter Here.” Clarke wrestles with a decision. Bellamy learns that something isn’t what it seems. Meanwhile, Murphy plots to betray his former Chancellor.
SLEEPY HOLLOWFOX, 8/7c – MID-SEASON PREMIERE
“One Life.” Following Abbie’s huge sacrifice, Crane and Jennie find themselves at a loss. In an effort to save Abbie, Crane forms and unlikely partnership and Jenny confronts a former foe.
GRIMMNBC, 9/8c
“A Reptile Dysfunction.” A local legend comes back to life as Nick and Hank investigate a mysterious sighting linked to a tourist’s death at a local lake. Rosalee’s past comes back to haunt her. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard continues to support a candidate for mayor, and Nick is shown the scope of the Wesen uprising as the secret government agency takes him into the heart of their Portland operations center.
What are YOUR top picks for this week?
