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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
The Rocinante crew deals with the fallout over Naomi's betrayal while caught in the middle of the war between Earth and Mars. Meanwhile, Avasarala and Bobbie hatch an escape plan.
Directed by Breck EisnerWritten by Mark Fergus, Hawk OstbyGuest stars Shawn Doyle, Cara Gee, Briana Templeton, David Chinchilla, David Patrick Green, Samora Smallwood, David Tompa, Nick E. Tarabay
Episode 2
The Rocinante answers an unexpected distress signal. Bobbie and Avasarala find themselves being hunted by a mysterious captor. UN Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis brings in a colleague from his past to lend an ear during this crucial time of war.
Directed by Breck EisnerWritten by Daniel Abraham, Ty FranckGuest stars Shawn Doyle, Colin McClean, Emma Laishram, Ish Morris, Loreva Joy, Paul Almeida, Rehan Suleman, Samora Smallwood
Episode 3
As Earth strategizes a costly ploy to gain advantage in the war against Mars, Anna struggles to convince Sorrento-Gillis to do the right thing. Avasarala and Bobbie seek refuge aboard the Rocinante.
Directed by Thor FreudenthalWritten by Dan NowakGuest stars Shawn Doyle, Natalie Lisinska, Alexandra Castillo, Danijel Mandic, Jeremy Crittenden, David Tompa, Shawn Ahmed, Supinder Wraich
Episode 4
The Rocinante tends to wounded Martian soldiers in exchange for supplies. Avasarala struggles with how to disseminate a key piece of evidence despite being in hiding.
Directed by Thor FreudenthalWritten by Robin VeithGuest stars Shawn Doyle, Cara Gee, Alain Chanoine, Kelly McCormack, Jeremy Crittenden, Jaeden Noel, Jonathan Whittaker, Leah Madison Jung
Episode 5
The search for Prax's daughter comes to a head. Admiral Souther's men plan for mutiny aboard the Agatha King
Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Georgia LeeGuest stars Natalie Lisinska, Morgan Kelly, Matthew Bennett, Allison Wilson-Forbes, Chris River, Darryl Hinds, Hamza Fouad, Khalid Karim
Episode 6
The final battle between Earth and Mars threatens the very future of humanity. A new monster is unleashed on Prospero Station. Anna receives the smoking gun she needs.
Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Alan DiFioreGuest stars Shawn Doyle, Byron Mann, Nick E. Tarabay, Martin Roach, Jonathan Whittaker, Leah Madison Jung, Ted Atherton, Jordan Dacol
Episode 7
All eyes turn to the edge of the solar system as a mysterious new presence emerges; Naomi recommits to her roots; Drummer butts heads with a seasoned new commander aboard the Behemoth; and a young Belter makes a name for himself.
Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Naren ShankarGuest stars Cara Gee, Thomas Jane, Raven Dauda, Zach Villa, Adam Bogen, Bo Martynowska, Craig Burnatowski, James Lafazanos
Episode 8
An old friend taunts Holden with the answers he seeks. Naomi struggles to fit in. A mysterious low-level tech aboard the Thomas Prince enacts a terrifying plan.
Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Mark Fergus, Hawk OstbyGuest stars Cara Gee, Thomas Jane, John Kapelos, Danielle Bourgon, Graham Gauthier, Ngabo Nabea, Brandon McGibbon, Ari Millen
Episode 9
The Rocinante seeks a new gameplan as they attempt to avoid capture. Melba's true motives are revealed. Naomi is torn between identity and ideal. Anna seeks a way to stay aboard the Thomas Prince.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Hallie LambertGuest stars Florence Faivre, Cara Gee, Thomas Jane, François Chau, Brandon McGibbon, Ari Millen, Paulino Nunes, Marci T. House
Episode 10
Holden sees past, present, and future. A ghost from Melba's past threatens her mission. Bobbie struggles to trust an old friend as she leads a group into unchartered territory.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Georgia LeeGuest stars Cara Gee, Nadine Nicole, Thomas Jane, Genelle Williams, Simu Liu, Chris Owens, Matt Bois, Billy Parrott
Episode 11
Drummer and Ashford find themselves trapped with few options for survival; Anna tends to the wounded masses as Melba continues to hunt down her prey; the Rocinante crew struggles to survive as Naomi reunites with her true family.
Directed by Jennifer PhangWritten by Dan NowakGuest stars Cara Gee, Nadine Nicole, Genelle Williams, Dwight Ireland, Rebecca Applebaum, Andrew Rotilio, Elizabeth Mitchell, Brock Johnson
Episode 12
As survivors arrive at the Behemoth, two factions form over how to handle a life-or-death threat. Holden grapples with what he's seen and the choices he must make.
Directed by Jennifer PhangWritten by Daniel Abraham, Ty FranckGuest stars Cara Gee, Nadine Nicole, Billy Parrott, Brett Heard, Kiril Mitev, Andrew Rotilio, Tannis Burnett, Elizabeth Mitchell
Episode 13
Holden and his allies must stop Ashford and his team from destroying the Ring, and perhaps all of humanity.
Directed by Simon Cellan JonesWritten by Naren Shankar, Daniel Abraham, Ty FranckGuest stars Cara Gee, Nadine Nicole, Thomas Jane, Andrew Rotilio, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Strathairn, Brock Johnson, Sabryn Rock
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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