Following the supposed last broadcast of Holden, which surprisingly got through and becomes viral, Martians have been incriminated for space crime. The accusation provokes an already increasing volatile situation into actual potential riot. This time the focus shifts to mystery thriller with a lot of finger pointing. It's a different pace than the constant emergency from the first two episodes, however it gives reprieve time to further build on lively characters, especially on Holden's group.
For the first look of the Martians they are presented as a totalitarian or military regime. They look disciplined, although not that different than Earthling, compared to the long limbs humanoid of Belter native. It sets up for a stoic group, which is also easily identifiable since they wear black uniform, but in a sense they show glimpses of humanity as well. This angle also gives more chance for one on one exchange for the cast using interrogation.
Things move erratically on Miller's end as Holden's video message adds fuel to the prejudice in the slums. He still pursues the ghost of Julie Mao, but one thing is strikingly apparent this time around; there's a series of ominous foreshadowing for Havelock. From the way he interacts, the solo detachment and even the way camera works on his scenes, he's not going to have a good time.
One detail I adore is the commitment to the vistas. Earth has a fine scene where crisscrossing platforms are viewed in quaint night time. The Belter, although less polished in tech or scenery, have nice tidbits to display the difference in cultures. These small things, although only shown briefly, add to the atmosphere quite well and a good direction to fully realize the fictional world.
For the first look of the Martians they are presented as a totalitarian or military regime. They look disciplined, although not that different than Earthling, compared to the long limbs humanoid of Belter native. It sets up for a stoic group, which is also easily identifiable since they wear black uniform, but in a sense they show glimpses of humanity as well. This angle also gives more chance for one on one exchange for the cast using interrogation.
Things move erratically on Miller's end as Holden's video message adds fuel to the prejudice in the slums. He still pursues the ghost of Julie Mao, but one thing is strikingly apparent this time around; there's a series of ominous foreshadowing for Havelock. From the way he interacts, the solo detachment and even the way camera works on his scenes, he's not going to have a good time.
One detail I adore is the commitment to the vistas. Earth has a fine scene where crisscrossing platforms are viewed in quaint night time. The Belter, although less polished in tech or scenery, have nice tidbits to display the difference in cultures. These small things, although only shown briefly, add to the atmosphere quite well and a good direction to fully realize the fictional world.
