The Expanse is, by far, the best Sci-fi out there so when I rate this episode a 7 I just compare it to what it could have been. Compared to other series the episode is still a 10.
If this season had 20 episodes, a filler like this would have been a nice way to create more depth. At this "late hour", with only one episode left, it makes me wonder what they are going for. I appreciate that they tell the story thoroughly, but is that really the way to go about it with so little screen time left? Pace is too low; the crescendo should be here already. They have so much epic material to work with, so many characters to wrap up. With everything going on, 5 more episodes is needed (at least).
If this season had 20 episodes, a filler like this would have been a nice way to create more depth. At this "late hour", with only one episode left, it makes me wonder what they are going for. I appreciate that they tell the story thoroughly, but is that really the way to go about it with so little screen time left? Pace is too low; the crescendo should be here already. They have so much epic material to work with, so many characters to wrap up. With everything going on, 5 more episodes is needed (at least).