Bold claim: Prime Video is poised to fill The Expanse’s void and redefine sci-fi television for a new era.
Years after The Expanse concluded with its sixth and final season, Prime Video appears to be preparing a successor that could carry the same torch for science fiction on TV. The Expanse ended amid widespread critical acclaim but suffered from dwindling viewership, a combination that ultimately led to its cancellation. For many fans, this was a disappointing turn, given the show’s status as a standout in the genre.
Even today, The Expanse consistently ranks near the top of lists featuring the best sci-fi series of all time. Its enduring legacy is a testament to how deeply it resonated with audiences and why replacing it is no small task. Yet Prime Video seems to be aiming to do exactly that with a forthcoming sci-fi series in development.
Prime Video’s Stargate Reboot Could Become the Next Great Space Opera
In November 2025, Prime Video announced a reboot of Stargate. The Stargate franchise ranks among the more beloved sci-fi properties of recent decades, sitting alongside giants like Star Wars and Star Trek. The original films and series have historically enjoyed strong reception, and the prospect of a modern reboot carries substantial potential.
If Stargate is rebooted successfully—driven by solid writing and contemporary production budgets—it could emerge as Prime Video’s premier space opera. The earlier Stargate projects were known for their dramatic stakes, a quality that could be amplified with the elevated budgets and resources available in 2025. If executed well, Stargate could reasonably stand as a worthy successor to The Expanse.
No Show Has Yet Matched The Expanse Since Its Finale
The advent of a new Stargate series underscores a simple reality: nothing since The Expanse has quite matched its blend of expansive sci-fi concepts and grounded human drama. The Expanse managed to balance awe-inspiring sci-fi elements with compelling, character-driven storytelling—an equilibrium that many large-scale franchises, like Star Wars, have struggled to recapture in recent years.
Stargate has the potential to mirror that balance. Both series explore expansive space and ancient alien technologies that enable interplanetary travel, paired with political intrigue about humanity’s outward reach. If Stargate captures even a fraction of The Expanse’s magic, it could come close to filling the void—and with Prime Video behind it, there’s a real chance for a renewed sci-fi epic to take center stage.
Release Details
- Release window: 2015–2022 (original context)
- Network association: SyFy
- Showrunners: Naren Shankar, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
- Writers: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
- Related franchise: The Expanse
Dominique Tipper
This reboot strategy signals a broader shift: reviving beloved sci-fi franchises with fresh storytelling and bigger budgets to appeal to today’s audiences. Whether Stargate will truly replace The Expanse remains to be seen, but the approach reflects a willingness to lean into ambitious space-operatic storytelling once again.
What do you think? Could Stargate become the new landmark in sci-fi television, or does The Expanse’ s legacy prove irreplaceable? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments.
