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A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A thriller set two hundred years in the future following the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history.
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Episode 1
Unlikely allies Joe Miller and the crew of the Rocinante led by Jim Holden uncover more about the conspiracy to release the protomolecule on Eros station.
Directed by Breck EisnerWritten by Mark Fergus, Hawk OstbyGuest stars Thomas Jane, Kevin Hanchard, Colin MacPherson, Etan Muskat, Michael Ayres, Daniel Kash, Adrian G. Griffiths, J. Adam Brown
Episode 2
With the help of Fred Johnson and the OPA, Miller, Holden and the crew stage a raid for information on the protomolecule. On Earth, Avasarala learns a truth about Fred Johnson.
Directed by Breck EisnerWritten by Daniel Abraham, Ty FranckGuest stars Cara Gee, Thomas Jane, Daniel Kash, Adrian G. Griffiths, Gabrielle Graham, J. Adam Brown, Jordan Kanner, Kyle Mitchell
Episode 3
Holden and Miller butt heads about how the raid was handled.
Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Robin VeithGuest stars Cara Gee, Thomas Jane, Hugh Dillon, Roberto Campanella, Jeff Clarke, Briana Templeton, Alden Adair, Sarah Allen
Episode 4
Miller devises a dangerous plan to eradicate what's left of the protomolecule on Eros.
Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Dan NowakGuest stars Cara Gee, Thomas Jane, Bruno Verdoni, Alex Woods, Jeff Clarke, Alden Adair, Nick E. Tarabay, François Chau
Episode 5
The Rocinante chases an asteroid as it hurtles towards Earth.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Mark Fergus, Hawk OstbyGuest stars Cara Gee, Thomas Jane, Brian George, Eli Martyr, Ethan Hektor, Kataem O'Connor, Tracey Ferencz, Alden Adair
Episode 6
Earth and Mars search for answers in the aftermath of the asteroid collision.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Naren ShankarGuest stars Cara Gee, Sam Huntington, Hugh Dillon, Andrea Drepaul, Briana Templeton, Colin Glazer, Laura Tremblay, Stephen Farrell
Episode 7
Preparations for the Earth/Mars peace conference tighten the tension on Erringwright.
Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Georgia LeeGuest stars Cara Gee, Clé Bennett, Alex Frankson, Damien Howard, Ellora Patnaik, Jared Harris, Alden Adair, Kevin Claydon
Episode 8
Naomi tracks down signs of the protomolecule; Fred Johnson's control over the OPA collapses.
Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Robin VeithGuest stars Cara Gee, Jared Harris, Alden Adair, Grace Lynn Kung, Kevin Claydon, Tim Post, Leah Madison Jung, Ted Atherton
Episode 9
Bobbie becomes a political pawn in the struggle between Earth and Mars.
Directed by Mikael SalomonWritten by Hallie LambertGuest stars Brian Bisson, Jarrett Downey-Shaw, Leslie Takeda, Neven Pajkic, Peter Williams, Rachael Crawford, Alison J. Palmer, Mpho Koaho
Episode 10
Holden leads his crew through the war-torn station on Ganymede.
Directed by Mikael SalomonWritten by Dan NowakGuest stars Rachael Crawford, Alison J. Palmer, Laura Mayz, Leah Madison Jung, Liza Balkan, Lorenzo Damiani, Milton Barnes, Ryan Blakely
Episode 11
Bobbie makes a decision that changes her life forever.
Directed by Rob LiebermanWritten by Georgia LeeGuest stars Sarah Allen, Mpho Koaho, Dewshane Williams, Peter Outerbridge, Allison Hossack, Natalie Jantzi, Roger Shank, Ted Whittall
Episode 12
A discovery pushes Naomi and Holden apart and sets the Rocinante crew against each other.
Directed by Rob LiebermanWritten by Mark Fergus, Hawk OstbyGuest stars Jeff Seymour, Gage Munroe, Ana-Maria Alvarado, Cyrus Aazam, Geoff Scovell, Gugun Deep Singh, Isaiah Rockcliffe, Michael McLachlan
Episode 13
The Rocinante crew must fight to save the ship.
Directed by Thor FreudenthalWritten by Naren Shankar, Daniel Abraham, Ty FranckGuest stars Ted Whittall, Curtis Caravaggio, Adam Savage, Conrad Pla, David Tompa, Elias Toufexis, Kunal Jaggi, Jonathan Collard
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Steven StraitJim Holden
Dominique TipperNaomi Nagata
Cas AnvarAlex Kamal
Wes ChathamAmos Burton
Shohreh AghdashlooChrisjen Avasarala
Frankie AdamsBobbie Draper
Shawn DoyleSadavir Errinwright
Florence FaivreJulie Mao
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