There's weird streaming rights issues, and then there's whatever's happening with The Expanse

Polygon.com / 30.01.25

There's weird streaming rights issues, and then there's whatever's happening with The Expanse

On Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. PST, The Expanse is reportedly scheduled to leave Prime Video not all of it, mind you. Just the first three seasons; those are the ones that aired on Syfy, before the show was rescued from cancellation by Prime. So while seasons 4-6 will stay on Prime Video, the beginning of the show will be gone. This isnt a sure thing. And there have been times in the past where streaming channels have totally reversed a shows removal even when it seemed set in stone. The world of streaming library rights is bizarre and byzantine, and its a strange and confusing place to be in with a beloved show like The Expanse, particularly when it leaves half a show in its wake. It wouldnt be alone, but that doesnt make it easier to take. Its just another reminder how helpless it can feel amid the carousel of content. The truth is, for as much as they can feel interchangeable with archives, streaming libraries arent anything like that. It makes sense when shows that get rebooted or rescued b...
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