The Expanse Recap: IFF

Season 3 / Episode 2 / Syfy Season 3 of The Expanse is off to a solid start, with plenty of intrigue and danger to get lost in. The crew of the ship formerly known as the Rocinante is splintered. Well, just two splinters: Naomi, and everyone else. They’re headed to Io to look for Plant Guy Prax’s daughter, Mei. Bobbie and Avasarala are strapped into a Razorback racing ship, trying to evade the UNN ship that Errinwright sent after them (the Razorback is from Jules-Pierre Mao’s ship, which becomes important later). Cotyar and the Jr. Electrician are off who-knows-where. This episode puts a finer point on the science schemes at the core of what’s going on, introduces a possibly fascinating new character, and features an epic space chase. Let’s get to it. Io A beautiful scene interrupted by screaming? Yeah, it’s an evil scientist’s lab for sure. Mei wakes up from her cryotube to Dr. Strickland’s face. Strickland is one of those doctors who has perfected talking to kids in the most soothing way possible, while any adult can see immediately he’s no good. Not one bit of good. You only get to call a child a “big girl” so many times before my predator bells go off. Then Strickland gets a call…Mao is here! The Razorback THE EXPANSE — “Iff” Episode 302 — Pictured: Frankie Adams as Bobbie Draper — (Photo by: Rafy/Syfy) Bobbie is hiding in the debris field while Avasarala sits behind her, cursing and feeling helpless. Bobbie’s not a pilot, but she does a pretty decent job of sophom…