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Return to the Cant: Revisiting The Expanse
S2 E7 - The Seventh Man
We're back! After a crazy holiday period, Selma and Ena have returned to talk about The Expanse's Season 2 Episode 7 - The Seventh Man, an episode where paranoia is high, alliances are shaky, and absolutely no one is telling the whole truth.
We break down Holden’s increasingly tense time aboard Tycho Station, unpack the power dynamics between Earth, Mars, and the Belt, and talk about how this episode quietly raises the stakes in a big way. From suspicious crew members to ominous conversations that definitely won’t end well, this is classic The Expanse slow-burn tension at its finest.
Plus, we dig into character motivations, looming betrayals, and why this episode feels like the calm before several very violent storms.
Whether you’re a first-time watcher or a longtime fan revisiting The Expanse Season 2, this recap has all the analysis, banter, and Cant-approved commentary you’re looking for.
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01:40|Do you love good TV? Are you a "The Expanse" superfan? Or, have you never even seen it before? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this is the podcast for you! Each week, sisters Selma and Ena will take you through a new episode of the fan-favorite show, The Expanse. However, the twist is that Selma has already binged the show twice, while Ena had never even heard of it until recently. Follow these two sisters as they take a journey through the beloved world of The Expanse.1. S1 E1 - Dulcinea
47:12||Season 1, Ep. 1Welcome to the first episode of Return to the Cant: Revisiting The Expanse! For this episode, sisters Selma and Ena are recapping and reacting to The Expanse Season 1, Episode 1 - Dulcinea. Make sure to give us a follow so that you don't miss out on future episodes!2. S1 E2 - The Big Empty
43:17||Season 1, Ep. 2Welcome back! In this episode, Selma and Ena are recapping and reacting to The Expanse's Season 1 Episode - The Big Empty. This episode focuses a lot on the character development of the main group of characters. Find out Ena's first impressions of all your favs including Amos, Naomi, and Alex. And, yes, Selma finally admits that Ena is right about Holden!3. S1 E3 - Remember the Cant
44:13||Season 1, Ep. 3Welcome back Expanse fans! In this episode, Selma and Ena are recapping and reacting to The Expanse's Season 1 Episode - Remember the Cant. Ena has never seen it before and doesn't know whats coming next, and she has some....feelings! This episode focuses on the development of the conflict in this series. Find out Ena's impressions of all your favorite controversial moments, and what has Selma been keeping from her all this time? Follow our podcast to be notified when we release new episodes!4. S1 E4 - CQB
45:15||Season 1, Ep. 4The action ramps up! Sisters Selma and Ena review The Expanse's Season 1 Episode 4: CQB. Listen along as they discuss your favorite characters, the escalation in the plot, and the fact that, if Ena was in the world of The Expanse, she'd be on Earth and nowhere near all this BS!5. S1 E5 - Back to the Butcher
33:47||Season 1, Ep. 5We've officially hit the halfway mark for the season! Join us as we talk about The Expanse's Season 1 Episode 5 - Back to the Butcher. Not much happens, but we learn a lot!6. S1 E6 - Rock Bottom
53:50||Season 1, Ep. 6Things get juicy! The world of The Expanse is heating up and sisters Selma and Ena continue their journey through the first season. Listen along for all the inevitable shenanigans. Follow us on Instagram: @ReturnToTheCant7. S1 E7 - Windmills
52:00||Season 1, Ep. 7Sisters Selma and Ena return with their reactions to The Expanse Season 1 Epsiode 7: Windmills. Listen along as Ena falls deeper and deeper into the fandom as she watches this show for the first time ever. Mwahaha!8. S1 E8 - Salvage
49:05||Season 1, Ep. 8Join sisters, Selma and Ena, as they react to The Expanse Season 1 Episode 8: Salvage. As we get closer to the end of the first season of the show, things are starting to come together! Listen along as we dissect all the drama!