I have to say I went back and watched the scenes I was writing about and it’s wild to just watch the Drummer saga. She was in the middle of so much and has an insane highlight reel. This was a fun one to make. Great character. Great story. Let me know what you think, and your favorite Drummer scene.
She is so electric she is the center of every scene, you cant keep your eyes off her. You never know what she will do next yet is vulnerable and has incredible range, what an actress.
Off topic, sorry... PETE! PLEASE make a spoilery version of one of your vids on Book 9. Everyone's read it already who is hooked on the series. Do it! Do your style of video for the insiders. Love your style BTW, I've gotten turned on to shows I never would have watched without you (like FAMK). Thanks!
100% agree. Cara Gee really crushes that role, I love her screen presence so much and I always look forward to seeing more of her arc. I also love how her lifestyle is portrayed and not just added for political correctness. The way she integrates Michio Pa from the books into her persona is why I feel like any book adapted to TV should have the author(s) involved since their world so effortlessly shows how diverse our society is.
She's out to avenge the loss of a man who essentially became a father to her in many ways. That's a force of nature you can't help but get caught up in.
Cara Gee is a Canadian national treasure. When an actor steals the show from the likes of Jared Harris and David Strathairn, you know you are dealing with a major talent. She seems like a cool person in interviews as well.
Book readers were talking about how excited they were for Bobbie Draper in S2, but it was Drummer that instantly caught my attention and stole the show as the righthand man to Fred Johnson radiating with such gravitas already in her first appearance when she was prepping that assault squad in the Fed Ex container.
Cara Gee's acting is one of the highlights of the series. I'd put Ashford up there also, so it was ashame to lose his character to the story. (But also proved nobody is safe). I look forward to reading the books and plan to do that right after this season ends. The once I've finished reading the first 6(?) books will re-watch the series with that new perspective.
Just so you are aware. TV series Drummer does not exist in the books. It’s a combination of two book characters. But she became a fan favourite so she became a series regular and I guess they decided her character will embody two characters story arcs from the books
@@billtang79 Drummer exists in the books, but isn't introduced until the 5th book. She's also in the 3 books after book 5. But, yes, if people only want to read the first 6 books, then they'll find show Drummer as Pa or Sam in book 2. And again as Bull, Pa and Sam in S3. Then again as Pa in books 5 and 6.
I totally agree. The producers casting of Cara Gee was excellent. The writers did a magnificent job of writing her character arc and how she absorbed several of the book's characters so well. But Cara Gee is really the key to Drummer. She is f'ing brilliant. Such a bad ass, loyal friend, staunch belter and a commanding captain. I was blown away by all of her dramatic scenes. Not to mention she's so beautiful. ☉‿⚆ ♥
Cara Gee and Frankie Adams are two of my favorite actresses in the show. Cara Gee embodies the Belt and Frankie Adams embodies what a Martian Marine was like.
for an actress to do so well that the writers of the books and show decide they have to keep her in throughout the whole narrative?..... well that's just plain badassery. Cara Gee is incredible, especially after the performance she pulled off in S06E05. Brought a tear to my eye. What is it about Drummer that makes her a favourite of many Expanse fans? Myself included. I think it can be boiled down to her utter defiance.
Cara is pretty much a national treasure at this point. Drummer is indeed one of the most intense and interesting characters in all things scifi. And when you emphasized that she "IS" the belt, we saw footage with her and Marco - and her shoulders were littered with belts :)
This is a good cast and I know some of them from other productions, but Cara Gee is new to me and boy does she have range. I know she has done TV but I think her only movie with an A-list actor was Call of the Wild with Harrison Ford, alas that role is quite short. I know she could take any role and be fine but would good in a good big movie about new world indigenous people since she is one, if one could find such a story.
One of the best (if not the best) characters I have come across, in all sci-fi (and other genres). Cara Gee adds magnetism with a balance of bad ass-ness, moral guide and vulnerability. That scene with Naomi Nagata in s605(?) - stands out like Gold.
It's that she has a moral compass without in any way feeling any less like a belter. She's the belter you want to win and the belter this Earther would want to work for.
drummer and ashford were absolutely my favourite characters in the tv series, which is interesting because they are lightyears away from their book counterparts. sometimes tv writers get things right.
Drummer actually makes me root for the belters, alongside Miller. She's a legit BADASS. No doubts about it. She has such great charisma (thanks to the actress) and seems to be the character I can agree with as far as plans for the belters goes. She is this solid mix between the extremes of the OPA and the boot-lkcking from Miller. She seems to have such a outside look on things that you can't help but hope she becomes the leader of the belters as she clearly understands what it means to be belter, but also understands how important the inners are to their success
More shows based on books need to do this, it keeps things familiar but surprising for book readers and allows for an easy way to trim narrative flab. Much as I love Bull, and to a lesser extent Michio Pa (both in the show in completely different roles) it feels like Drummer is an amalgam of these characters that winds up being more than the sum of her parts, aided by a superb performance. Also, this is how you write a 'strong female character'. All other franchises please take note!
Exactly. She manages that incredible strength without lording it over others. Most strong female leads are horrible; they always make them treat men as children who need their hand held, which just makes them powerful bullies. Drummer manages to be strong af without all that BS.
This one of my mixed pro’s and con’s. I absolutely LOVE the screen Drummer, and Cara’s portrayal is deific! I understand the amalgamation of Bull and Pa into the Drummer character, and I’m in favor of it much more than I’d’ve expected. What I don’t like, what I actually *hate*, is what they DID do with Michio on-screen (keep in mind that I prefer book-Michio over book-Bull). IMO, they should’ve just left the character out, and given the onscreen “Michio” a different name, rather than turn a strong book character into a wet noodle (Also, I also LOVE the onscreen Ashford much more so than book-Asher. I need a spin-off series following the history of Ashford)
The Expanse is a master class in writing strong female characters. Even Bobbie the Badass is nuanced. Drummer and Avasarala are without equals anywhere else in fiction. Someone needs to give a tutorial to the writers of Yellowstone.
The thing I love is she didn’t grow into the strong leader she is overnight, she evolved, she grew, she learned, she sacrificed and Cara Gee is so good at playing every little things that make the character special !
Every Drummer moment is my favorite, but if I have to choose one it would be in season 5 when Coral is explaining why they have to go after the Roci because it's a symbol of inner/belter assimilation and on and on. Drummer turns and rolls her eyes as if to say "oh-la-la, somebody's getting laid in belter college" In all seriousness I wonder how many Expanse fans will have daughters who get named Camina. If I was having a little girl I'd name her Camina, it's a beautiful name and I'd hope my daughter would grow up to be a strong and smart as the character.
From the interviews I've seen with Cara, she seems to be the actor playing farthest from type. She comes off as light and airy IRL, as opposed to the intense force of nature she portrays in The Expanse. Not to mention that she has done this character while pregnant! She is an incredible actress. Camina Drummer is the case of the perfect storm, where a great actress is given a juicy role, and writers are willing to evolve the character, to accommodate the magic that is starting to happen. My hat is off to the writers, and show runner smart enough to see what was happening.
I did not even recognize her the first time I saw her interviewed. It really reinforced for me how incredible she is as an actress, able to just inhabit this character whose personality and mannerisms are so different from her own. Love Camina, love Cara. Absolutely my Pirate Queen forever.
Drummer, Draper, and Amos are my favorite characters in this series, all of them are tested, broken, and grow and are just a delight to watch in every scene they are in.
There are a lot of great characters, but there really is something relatable about her. The dilemma you point out about choosing the lesser of two evils is always over her, as she struggles to do the right thing. Despite all her bad-assery, she can't really make it right. Cara Gee's performance makes it all the better, just amazing.
I hope Drummer gets a good amount of screen time and a proper sendoff in the final season. She's probably my favourite character. Crazy considering she's basically a show only character at this point. Testament to Cara's skill as an actor
Camina Drummer has become my favorite character in the show; her speech against Marco Inaros in episode 4 of season 6 gave me chills. I have just started reading the book series, but if Drummer is not in the books, I may not bother.
I think that she is amazing, a great character, and that Naomi never even seems to notice Drummer is probably in love with her either is really well done. Nothing overt, really subtle, at least I assume that’s what they were going for. Lots of subtle things from drummer, Naomi completely oblivious. She see’s Naomi and Holden together, and just steps back as well.
For me, the show has 4 characters that do not even need to speak, just stand in front of the camera, which are: Amos, Avasarala, Boby and Drummer, they fill the screen only with their presence
One of the best characters in the show and an excellent example of a book adaptation that is better than the sum of its parts. This underscores how good show writing can actually eclipse the books that they draw from, a rarity at the best of times and almost unheard of these days. This is fast becoming my all time favorite SciFi TV series ever. It just never stops getting better.
Cara Gee brings acting chops to the role, but she has also drawn on her background as an indigenous woman to relate to the Belter cause. Clean drinking water for First Nations communities is a major issue, as are other resource/land rights, plus the hundreds of years of systemic racism and cultural genocide.
I remember the 1st time I saw Camina, explaining to Miller about the exit of the breaching pod, I said WHO is that? Wow! Camina is quite the Gal and personally Ive enjoyed all of her Story. Im not a book reader but would really enjoy more Camina story, hopefully there is more...
Telltale Games is making a video game where you play as Drummer herself! It serves as a prequel to her story in The Expanse TV show. Idk if you’re a video game person, but it was announced at the Game Awards earlier this year and a lot of fans are thrilled to get more content with her.
Just got done watching The expanse and rewatching it again! Drummer is my favorite belter, she is strong, fierce,honorable. I really hope a streaming service picks up more seasons this show is the best sci-fi show thats been on for years
After her first introduction as Drummer, I thought it was a pity she didn’t get to play Pa, and then when they just rolled the characters together, it just worked. They haven’t had to mess with too much continuity to bring this to the screen, so Well Done!!
Absolutely my fave character and most incredible acting performance (in a show filled with incredible performances). Still get chills from her Behemoth speech to her crew - no-sh!t, a template on how to inspire ppl who are nervous/scared facing a big challenge.
My favourite Dummer moment, when she asks Fred when the Roci crew come back to Tycho station and Fred is mad at them and she asks "Shall I meet them at the airlock with guns".
S6, Ep4 Drummer IS THE BELT now, more than Marco Inaros ever could be, and now Marco knows it too. The next time his crew drums and chants a name, it will be Drummer they drum for.
I just finished book 8 and I really like what they did with show Drummer. Totally agree she is greater than the sum of the parts they used to write that character, in no small part from her performance.
Astoundingly good actress (Cara Gee is so different in real life!) and the best character in TV sci fi ever I really think so. I was very impressed by the love hate relationship she had with Ashford. Absolutely first class acting and lines which is not necessarily the case with The Expanse itself, although I rate it second to Babylon 5 in my personal list - both shows vastly transcending ST:TNG, and showing what could and should have been done with DS9 and Voyager, the latter especially. Number three the reinvented Battlestar Galactica and number four NuWHo Russell T Davies and Moffatt eras ONLY. Would be interested to see a video on Babylon 5 influences on The Expanse, or on the Expanse novels, with Laconian ships using Shadow technology eh?
Another great moment in the show is when she decides to send Ashford's last Message to Fred Johnson to help out. To me its a call back to a season 2 scene where Holden is sitting on the bench and Avasrealla is needling him to send a message to Anna. Once Holden folds and sense the message. Naomi is upset and Holden's response is "We are just sending a message" and she reply's back "That's how it start's"
It is weirdly coincidence that you post this when the Game Awards announces same day that there is an Expanse video game coming out with Drummer being the lead character. I love it.
This title alone made me watch this video. I probably would have watched it if it was titled any other thing at some point. But Drummer is my girl! Any video paying homage to her I'm gonna immediately watch
Hands down Drummer is one of the most influential characters in the entire IP. Even from under a bootheel she managed to leverage the right people in the right place to get where she needed to be. She is the belt, for real.
Ashford and Camina are definitely my two favorite characters on the show.... they are just great leaders that do what needs to be done ...whether savagely or politely
Hands down my fave character on the show! Thanks for running up her story arc. It’s always amazing to see clips of Cara Gee IRL to highlight the transformation she brings to the role, amazing
I watched the show just to get a feel of the world because we are playing the tabletop rpg with friends. Drummer is the only character for which I never pushed the forward button. I never got bored or tired of watching her scenes. Incredible performance.
She is my favorite character and there are many compelling aspects to this character. Pete, your reviews are very thoughtful and compelling. You have caused me to rewatch many episodes and study the series.
I'm loving every one of the characters and most especially these actors in The Expanse, they are all top notch and the story lines allow each character and actor to have their key strengths shine. One point I've noticed is the great diversity of the different ethnicities of these actors and their characters... they are from everywhere and that's just how it is in real life, a great melting pot of folks from all over. The show just keeps getting better in this new Fall 2021 season into Spring 2022, as the characters and actors each really come into their own. Can't wait for each new episode.
Love your videos. You really do credit to the shows and especially the characters you cover in said videos. This is "Hard" sci-fi at the best its been in decades and as popular as the show has become the fact it hasn't become a juggernaut along the lines of a Game of thrones is almost criminal.
I loved this video. You nailed it Pete, this character is amazing. But, I think we owe so much to Cara Gee. Watching the S6E5 Ty and that Guy video and learning how much she put into that character and inspired them to continue to evolve her role was a treat and kind of what I expected had happened.
She is a great character, she is betrayed and suffers so much, but holds it together and champions not only herself, her friends, her family but also her people. Acting was brilliant too.
Drummer is my favourite woman character in science fiction. Absolute badass with so much relatable stuff going on in her personal life, and Cara Gee's performance is terrific. Plus Cara is so warm and funny in real life: her post show chats with Wes Chatham (Amos) on his podcast just enhanced the whole thing.
So hyped for Tell tales Expanse video game with Drummer as the main character! Drummer is one of my favorite characters on the show, and I'm looking forward to getting more Drummer in muh life!
Pete, you sound like me in the respect of reading the books (which I'm about to do) but really loving the visual aspect of someone's imagination on the screen. Both are great because our minds are very creative when reading books but with regard to "The Expanse" the shows are SO rich!
I have to say I went back and watched the scenes I was writing about and it’s wild to just watch the Drummer saga. She was in the middle of so much and has an insane highlight reel. This was a fun one to make. Great character. Great story. Let me know what you think, and your favorite Drummer scene.
Agreed, another reason is that Drummer is the complete antithesis of HW woke feminism.
Should do one on Amos, he's my favorite
Literal boot on their neck? That’s not what literal means bruh. But great video.
She is so electric she is the center of every scene, you cant keep your eyes off her. You never know what she will do next yet is vulnerable and has incredible range, what an actress.
Off topic, sorry... PETE! PLEASE make a spoilery version of one of your vids on Book 9. Everyone's read it already who is hooked on the series. Do it! Do your style of video for the insiders.
Love your style BTW, I've gotten turned on to shows I never would have watched without you (like FAMK). Thanks!
She consistently gives me chills. The performance should win her an Emmy, or Golden Globe. Amazing.
She crushes the role.
Naomi for me
100% agree. Cara Gee really crushes that role, I love her screen presence so much and I always look forward to seeing more of her arc. I also love how her lifestyle is portrayed and not just added for political correctness. The way she integrates Michio Pa from the books into her persona is why I feel like any book adapted to TV should have the author(s) involved since their world so effortlessly shows how diverse our society is.
@@Oscar44443 nah naomi in the last 2 seasons was just annoying imo. crying about everything and giving nothing to the real storyline
Without Hesitation
Drummer and Ashford's dynamic and the evolution of that dynamic was one of my favorite parts of the series. Kara G is an incredible actor.
Forgot how much I missed Ashford until I was editing this.
@@PetePeppers1 David Stratharin's performance is incredible, and the arc for his character is one of the best of the series.
Ashford was the Uncle Iroh of the show.
He showed the bravery that everyone hopes they can show when faced with their death.
She's out to avenge the loss of a man who essentially became a father to her in many ways. That's a force of nature you can't help but get caught up in.
Cara Gee is a Canadian national treasure. When an actor steals the show from the likes of Jared Harris and David Strathairn, you know you are dealing with a major talent. She seems like a cool person in interviews as well.
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Her performance was hypnotic.
Well said!!!
Drummer is, along with Ashford, one of the biggest improvements brought by the adaptation. Consistently amazing.
Ashford is probably the most improved character. Not of the book version.
Book readers were talking about how excited they were for Bobbie Draper in S2, but it was Drummer that instantly caught my attention and stole the show as the righthand man to Fred Johnson radiating with such gravitas already in her first appearance when she was prepping that assault squad in the Fed Ex container.
Agree. My buddy that convinced me to watch it loved Draper and Amos. I liked them, but Drummer stole the show for sure.
Cara Gee's acting is one of the highlights of the series. I'd put Ashford up there also, so it was ashame to lose his character to the story. (But also proved nobody is safe). I look forward to reading the books and plan to do that right after this season ends. The once I've finished reading the first 6(?) books will re-watch the series with that new perspective.
That’s exactly my plan. I’m an avid sci-fi reader, but I refuse to start until after this season ends.
Just so you are aware. TV series Drummer does not exist in the books. It’s a combination of two book characters. But she became a fan favourite so she became a series regular and I guess they decided her character will embody two characters story arcs from the books
The two of them together was such a great time, two great actors chewing it up !
Yehr, ashfords actor/character was great, definitely on a level with drummer.
@@billtang79 Drummer exists in the books, but isn't introduced until the 5th book. She's also in the 3 books after book 5. But, yes, if people only want to read the first 6 books, then they'll find show Drummer as Pa or Sam in book 2. And again as Bull, Pa and Sam in S3. Then again as Pa in books 5 and 6.
I totally agree. The producers casting of Cara Gee was excellent. The writers did a magnificent job of writing her character arc and how she absorbed several of the book's characters so well. But Cara Gee is really the key to Drummer. She is f'ing brilliant. Such a bad ass, loyal friend, staunch belter and a commanding captain. I was blown away by all of her dramatic scenes. Not to mention she's so beautiful. ☉‿⚆ ♥
Drummer's speech is emmy worthy for Cara Gee. I get emotional every time i watch it. Best character on the expanse
"Emotional" is an understatement...
Cara Gee and Frankie Adams are two of my favorite actresses in the show.
Cara Gee embodies the Belt and Frankie Adams embodies what a Martian Marine was like.
Frankie was Hot
IMO although she could kick my @ss in real life.
She is fit and can box
for an actress to do so well that the writers of the books and show decide they have to keep her in throughout the whole narrative?..... well that's just plain badassery. Cara Gee is incredible, especially after the performance she pulled off in S06E05. Brought a tear to my eye.
What is it about Drummer that makes her a favourite of many Expanse fans? Myself included. I think it can be boiled down to her utter defiance.
Cara is pretty much a national treasure at this point. Drummer is indeed one of the most intense and interesting characters in all things scifi. And when you emphasized that she "IS" the belt, we saw footage with her and Marco - and her shoulders were littered with belts :)
This is a good cast and I know some of them from other productions, but Cara Gee is new to me and boy does she have range. I know she has done TV but I think her only movie with an A-list actor was Call of the Wild with Harrison Ford, alas that role is quite short. I know she could take any role and be fine but would good in a good big movie about new world indigenous people since she is one, if one could find such a story.
Cara Gee's Drummer is just a whole level of awesomeness. My favorite character on the show.
One of the best (if not the best) characters I have come across, in all sci-fi (and other genres). Cara Gee adds magnetism with a balance of bad ass-ness, moral guide and vulnerability. That scene with Naomi Nagata in s605(?) - stands out like Gold.
It's that she has a moral compass without in any way feeling any less like a belter. She's the belter you want to win and the belter this Earther would want to work for.
she's the best , character and actor. Her and Amos are my favorite characters.
Care Gee has done an awesome job bringing to life this character. WOW, I love this character. Drummer truly is the belt!!!
She's the Belt.
shes.. the best character in the fuckin show lol
@@seancostello4158 And that's saying something!!!
drummer and ashford were absolutely my favourite characters in the tv series, which is interesting because they are lightyears away from their book counterparts. sometimes tv writers get things right.
Drummer is beyond awesome. Totally loved every minute she was on screen!
Drummer actually makes me root for the belters, alongside Miller. She's a legit BADASS. No doubts about it. She has such great charisma (thanks to the actress) and seems to be the character I can agree with as far as plans for the belters goes. She is this solid mix between the extremes of the OPA and the boot-lkcking from Miller. She seems to have such a outside look on things that you can't help but hope she becomes the leader of the belters as she clearly understands what it means to be belter, but also understands how important the inners are to their success
IKR
She had me chanting Beltalouda
I don't even know what it means.😂
Cara Gee rocks. She does an amazing job with this character.
More shows based on books need to do this, it keeps things familiar but surprising for book readers and allows for an easy way to trim narrative flab. Much as I love Bull, and to a lesser extent Michio Pa (both in the show in completely different roles) it feels like Drummer is an amalgam of these characters that winds up being more than the sum of her parts, aided by a superb performance.
Also, this is how you write a 'strong female character'. All other franchises please take note!
Exactly. She manages that incredible strength without lording it over others. Most strong female leads are horrible; they always make them treat men as children who need their hand held, which just makes them powerful bullies. Drummer manages to be strong af without all that BS.
This one of my mixed pro’s and con’s. I absolutely LOVE the screen Drummer, and Cara’s portrayal is deific! I understand the amalgamation of Bull and Pa into the Drummer character, and I’m in favor of it much more than I’d’ve expected. What I don’t like, what I actually *hate*, is what they DID do with Michio on-screen (keep in mind that I prefer book-Michio over book-Bull). IMO, they should’ve just left the character out, and given the onscreen “Michio” a different name, rather than turn a strong book character into a wet noodle
(Also, I also LOVE the onscreen Ashford much more so than book-Asher. I need a spin-off series following the history of Ashford)
The Expanse is a master class in writing strong female characters. Even Bobbie the Badass is nuanced. Drummer and Avasarala are without equals anywhere else in fiction. Someone needs to give a tutorial to the writers of Yellowstone.
The thing I love is she didn’t grow into the strong leader she is overnight, she evolved, she grew, she learned, she sacrificed and Cara Gee is so good at playing every little things that make the character special !
Every Drummer moment is my favorite, but if I have to choose one it would be in season 5 when Coral is explaining why they have to go after the Roci because it's a symbol of inner/belter assimilation and on and on. Drummer turns and rolls her eyes as if to say "oh-la-la, somebody's getting laid in belter college"
In all seriousness I wonder how many Expanse fans will have daughters who get named Camina. If I was having a little girl I'd name her Camina, it's a beautiful name and I'd hope my daughter would grow up to be a strong and smart as the character.
This show is one of the best I’ve watched in years…. Its totally under the radar and doesn’t get the hype many other shows get
From the interviews I've seen with Cara, she seems to be the actor playing farthest from type. She comes off as light and airy IRL, as opposed to the intense force of nature she portrays in The Expanse.
Not to mention that she has done this character while pregnant! She is an incredible actress.
Camina Drummer is the case of the perfect storm, where a great actress is given a juicy role, and writers are willing to evolve the character, to accommodate the magic that is starting to happen.
My hat is off to the writers, and show runner smart enough to see what was happening.
I did not even recognize her the first time I saw her interviewed. It really reinforced for me how incredible she is as an actress, able to just inhabit this character whose personality and mannerisms are so different from her own. Love Camina, love Cara. Absolutely my Pirate Queen forever.
Yes she is a fantastic Beltalowda and character. I love her and the performance of Cara Gee!
Drummer, Draper, and Amos are my favorite characters in this series, all of them are tested, broken, and grow and are just a delight to watch in every scene they are in.
There are a lot of great characters, but there really is something relatable about her. The dilemma you point out about choosing the lesser of two evils is always over her, as she struggles to do the right thing. Despite all her bad-assery, she can't really make it right. Cara Gee's performance makes it all the better, just amazing.
I hope Cara Gee has a long and great career. She's a great actress.
"The place we go is the place we belong" is such a powerful line and rlly hits home as the daughter of two immigrants living in the US
I hope Drummer gets a good amount of screen time and a proper sendoff in the final season. She's probably my favourite character. Crazy considering she's basically a show only character at this point. Testament to Cara's skill as an actor
Oh she did.
@@macaronipanda9516 ha yeah, they did a good job with the last season. Drummer got what she deserved too. Well pleased
Camina Drummer has become my favorite character in the show; her speech against Marco Inaros in episode 4 of season 6 gave me chills. I have just started reading the book series, but if Drummer is not in the books, I may not bother.
That speech moves me very deeply. It is wonderful, and Cara Gee nails it!
She's in them, not only as her character but a combination of others as well. The show follows the general story of the books, but not the characters.
Yes she is. When you look at the travesty that is modern genre TV The Expanse is the one shining light. It deserved 24 show seasons.
He acting was so good and she got so much exposure
They can't afford her anymore
Frankie neither.
Especially Frankie.
I think it was good because it had great novels to adapt and it should not go further than the novels or risk a debacle like Game of Thrones season 8.
@@Harlock2day Undoubtedly. I do just feel as I said a little cheated with the episode count. It is great TV.
She’s my second favorite character, absolutely love her. I just feel like I relate so much to Amos. But the actress - she is freakin awesome.
I loved when Camina told Marco off The character had conviction! CAMINA DRUMMER!
I think that she is amazing, a great character, and that Naomi never even seems to notice Drummer is probably in love with her either is really well done.
Nothing overt, really subtle, at least I assume that’s what they were going for. Lots of subtle things from drummer, Naomi completely oblivious.
She see’s Naomi and Holden together, and just steps back as well.
For me, the show has 4 characters that do not even need to speak, just stand in front of the camera, which are: Amos, Avasarala, Boby and Drummer, they fill the screen only with their presence
Yes, Drummer is the best character, hands down! And Cara is incredible
One of the best characters in the show and an excellent example of a book adaptation that is better than the sum of its parts. This underscores how good show writing can actually eclipse the books that they draw from, a rarity at the best of times and almost unheard of these days. This is fast becoming my all time favorite SciFi TV series ever. It just never stops getting better.
Cara Gee brings acting chops to the role, but she has also drawn on her background as an indigenous woman to relate to the Belter cause. Clean drinking water for First Nations communities is a major issue, as are other resource/land rights, plus the hundreds of years of systemic racism and cultural genocide.
Now I love her even more.
you forgot the part where the indigenous were already genociding each other...
I Love ❤ Cara Gees performance as Drummer, Cara Gee has an extraordinary career ahead of Her. Remember the Cant!!#
The Expanse is an absolutely AMAZING sci fi show. One of the best of all time.
Drummer is one of the best characters I've ever seen in a series. She's fucking awesome: tough, competent, smart, brave, funny, loyal.
I remember the 1st time I saw Camina, explaining to Miller about the exit of the breaching pod, I said WHO is that? Wow! Camina is quite the Gal and personally Ive enjoyed all of her Story. Im not a book reader but would really enjoy more Camina story, hopefully there is more...
Telltale Games is making a video game where you play as Drummer herself! It serves as a prequel to her story in The Expanse TV show. Idk if you’re a video game person, but it was announced at the Game Awards earlier this year and a lot of fans are thrilled to get more content with her.
Just got done watching The expanse and rewatching it again! Drummer is my favorite belter, she is strong, fierce,honorable. I really hope a streaming service picks up more seasons this show is the best sci-fi show thats been on for years
After her first introduction as Drummer, I thought it was a pity she didn’t get to play Pa, and then when they just rolled the characters together, it just worked. They haven’t had to mess with too much continuity to bring this to the screen, so Well Done!!
Absolutely my fave character and most incredible acting performance (in a show filled with incredible performances).
Still get chills from her Behemoth speech to her crew - no-sh!t, a template on how to inspire ppl who are nervous/scared facing a big challenge.
It's wild how good that scene is.
She is one of my favorite characters in all of TV. Her look can cut glass.
Cara Gee is amazing, steals so many scenes:)
My favourite Dummer moment, when she asks Fred when the Roci crew come back to Tycho station and Fred is mad at them and she asks "Shall I meet them at the airlock with guns".
Drummer: Oy, Beltalowda... we built these cans in a hurry. It will get a little bumpy when the thrusters fire!!
Me: Queen, step on me 😍😍😍
S6, Ep4 Drummer IS THE BELT now, more than Marco Inaros ever could be, and now Marco knows it too. The next time his crew drums and chants a name, it will be Drummer they drum for.
There's no such thing as "best character" in this show, everyone is just amazing.
Good point, and really the credit goes to the authors and the writers. But some do really stand out.
Agree. Drummer is very good, but not the best in my view.
Bobbie was Great.
What Made Drummed stand out was she was featured more.
I thought the Kid who played Filip Nagata was terrible though.
In walks Cara Gee- “hold my beer”
I just finished book 8 and I really like what they did with show Drummer. Totally agree she is greater than the sum of the parts they used to write that character, in no small part from her performance.
She owns the role.
Just love the character and this woman’s acting ability!
I really love Drummer; she's a true warrior for her people and she is fair and objective. BELTALOWDA
Beltalowda! I love the show's portrayal of Drummer... I love her performance.
I totally agree! Drummer Rocks. Thanks for the Drummer timeline.
Fantastic recap of Drummer's story! I can't pick my favorite Drummer scenes but I think her dialogues are what makes her Drummer.
Astoundingly good actress (Cara Gee is so different in real life!) and the best character in TV sci fi ever I really think so. I was very impressed by the love hate relationship she had with Ashford. Absolutely first class acting and lines which is not necessarily the case with The Expanse itself, although I rate it second to Babylon 5 in my personal list - both shows vastly transcending ST:TNG, and showing what could and should have been done with DS9 and Voyager, the latter especially. Number three the reinvented Battlestar Galactica and number four NuWHo Russell T Davies and Moffatt eras ONLY. Would be interested to see a video on Babylon 5 influences on The Expanse, or on the Expanse novels, with Laconian ships using Shadow technology eh?
Another great moment in the show is when she decides to send Ashford's last Message to Fred Johnson to help out. To me its a call back to a season 2 scene where Holden is sitting on the bench and Avasrealla is needling him to send a message to Anna. Once Holden folds and sense the message. Naomi is upset and Holden's response is "We are just sending a message" and she reply's back "That's how it start's"
It is weirdly coincidence that you post this when the Game Awards announces same day that there is an Expanse video game coming out with Drummer being the lead character.
I love it.
Wish I would have known that when I was making it.
This title alone made me watch this video. I probably would have watched it if it was titled any other thing at some point. But Drummer is my girl! Any video paying homage to her I'm gonna immediately watch
Hands down Drummer is one of the most influential characters in the entire IP. Even from under a bootheel she managed to leverage the right people in the right place to get where she needed to be. She is the belt, for real.
The conversations between Drummer and Ashford were mesmerising, in a show with so many great characters she was my favourite along with That guy.
Well written character and a flawless performance, she's the real deal.
Absolutely
I’ve not yet read the books, but kudos to the tv producers for not letting an outstanding actress go to waste
Ashford and Camina are definitely my two favorite characters on the show.... they are just great leaders that do what needs to be done ...whether savagely or politely
Ashford is the ultimate depiction of a Space Pirate
Searched "favorite character on the expanse" and this was the first vid that popped up. Not disappointed, my favourite hands down. You go girl 🤩
Hands down my fave character on the show! Thanks for running up her story arc. It’s always amazing to see clips of Cara Gee IRL to highlight the transformation she brings to the role, amazing
Pretty amazing to think about how she was eight months pregnant filming season 5.
I watched the show just to get a feel of the world because we are playing the tabletop rpg with friends. Drummer is the only character for which I never pushed the forward button. I never got bored or tired of watching her scenes. Incredible performance.
Thanks Pete! Bc of this vid I’ve decided to rewatch starting from season two. I totally agree Drummer (Cara Gee) is the best and badass character.
Drummer was one of the characters that kept me riveted to the series. Well done, Cara Gee, well done.
She is my favorite character and there are many compelling aspects to this character. Pete, your reviews are very thoughtful and compelling. You have caused me to rewatch many episodes and study the series.
Thanks. You made me realize Ihow much I miss watching the series. We left off at sesson 4, so it's find time to sit and watch time. Happy New Year.
Great job! I came to RUclips looking for a recap of Drummer. My favorite character !
I'm loving every one of the characters and most especially these actors in The Expanse, they are all top notch and the story lines allow each character and actor to have their key strengths shine. One point I've noticed is the great diversity of the different ethnicities of these actors and their characters... they are from everywhere and that's just how it is in real life, a great melting pot of folks from all over. The show just keeps getting better in this new Fall 2021 season into Spring 2022, as the characters and actors each really come into their own. Can't wait for each new episode.
This character is amazing. Her repore with Ashford is awesome. She is really interesting to watch and I really look forward to her scenes.
Precise, concise and comprehensive! Drummer is awesome and you should have more subscribers…well done as usual Pete!!
Agreed. Easily my favourite character in the show, along with Avasarala and Amos at her right and left.
Excellent video Pete, you've really put into words everything I feel about Drummer. She's my absolutely favourite character of the show!
Thanks, glad you liked it. It was a fun one to make.
Love your videos. You really do credit to the shows and especially the characters you cover in said videos. This is "Hard" sci-fi at the best its been in decades and as popular as the show has become the fact it hasn't become a juggernaut along the lines of a Game of thrones is almost criminal.
Every scene with Drummer is compelling. Well done, Cara Gee.
Solid content as usual Pete. Getting us more pumped for the final season premiere. U made my day as always.
It's out, BTW
Glad you enjoyed it
I just finished watching the show. You nailed it with this video. She was the belt and one of the best, if not the best characters altogether.
I loved this video. You nailed it Pete, this character is amazing. But, I think we owe so much to Cara Gee. Watching the S6E5 Ty and that Guy video and learning how much she put into that character and inspired them to continue to evolve her role was a treat and kind of what I expected had happened.
She is a great character, she is betrayed and suffers so much, but holds it together and champions not only herself, her friends, her family but also her people. Acting was brilliant too.
WOW Pete, great review. I really enjoy your insights, keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do
On point, once again. Thank you!
I can't wait for the season to drop -- you're tiding me over, Pete! :)
Drummer is my favourite woman character in science fiction. Absolute badass with so much relatable stuff going on in her personal life, and Cara Gee's performance is terrific. Plus Cara is so warm and funny in real life: her post show chats with Wes Chatham (Amos) on his podcast just enhanced the whole thing.
So hyped for Tell tales Expanse video game with Drummer as the main character! Drummer is one of my favorite characters on the show, and I'm looking forward to getting more Drummer in muh life!
Pete, you sound like me in the respect of reading the books (which I'm about to do) but really loving the visual aspect of someone's imagination on the screen. Both are great because our minds are very creative when reading books but with regard to "The Expanse" the shows are SO rich!
Thank you for saying it!! Love her!
I’m Drummer s fan club too. Thank you for your accurate description.
That withering sneer alone, makes her the most intimidating tough gal to ever grace the screen! Best sci-fi TV of the last 30 years... (TNG)
I thought I was a freak for liking her the best. Her monologues make wanna burst out of my skin.
Grats on the sponsorship Pete! Keep the content coming 😀