@@fubar12345 sorry I will re phrase that as I dont agree with any form of abuse im just going off what I read that she kept meeting him even tho he was being a tool I dont agree with any form of abuse tho
What a beautiful homage to a character without delving into the concerns of the actor who played him. Well done, and huzzah. Such a wonderful tribute to a truly great character. Thank you for giving Alex his due.
It really was. While we all may have our opinions on Cas Avnar we can separate the actor from the character. I may not care for the man but his character is timeless and the show handled his exit with the dignity that the character earned.
Aside from the rl why he was killed off I think what erks me most about his death is it wasn't while piloting the Roci. He should've died where he was most free and alive.
For me, it's the lack of warning. I kept thinking about the other moments in the series where people were stressing their bodies towards a deadly stroke like when the Roci crew chased Eros, Bobby fled with Chrisjen in the Razorback, or Solomon Epstein's accidental drive experiment. Those were tense moments because the characters seemed like they might die and in one case did, but then Alex just... dies with the only warning being a line from Bobby. However they were going to kill him, it needed the same tension and care given to it. This felt like they just slot it in last minute.
Thank you for giving us this tribute to Alex. I wish more love would have been given to him in his last episode, rather than just a few sad looks. The crew never acknowledged what a horrendous loss it was going to be for the Rocinante Family. He was the heart of the crew. Rest in Peace, Alex
If the plate is magnetized to not float while subject to high g, you can bet. There is plenty of plates who flow away for every reason on science fiction...
Unfortunately, Alex died due to real life issues, but...stroking out had long been a suggested issue with juicing, yet it never happened. Certainly, the most unexpected loss, but it was "realistic, " an unexpected moment where that artery burst or clogs. It's not always the red shirtai think it was well dealt with.
They actually gave him the Fred Johnson ending from the books. There Fred died from a highG stroke, and it was a gutting loss. In the series, since Fred got shot - they gave that ending to Alex.
@@HavanaSyndrome69 Amos is the best. You are correct. Alex is a close second. Miller third. Then I guess Holden. He's the hero but sometimes the hero is specifically left bland and blank for "relatability" reasons.
@@ExplizitDuester im not blaming g the victim i worded it wrong i do not agree with any form of abuse i only read up she was meeting him on many occasions anyway I will re phrase that my apologies
One thing that stood out to me about Alex Kamal was that, while he was risk-averse (he rarely, if ever, went "looking for trouble," and was the Only Sane Man/Voice of Reason) once Trouble arrived, he didn't back down or flinch.
An awesome tribute to one the best characters in all of sci-fi. I actually got a little choked up. Rest in peace flyboy. Great job as always guys. Love the channel.
His death took me by surprise. It was a real bummer. One of my favorite characters and that's saying something considering how cool some of those characters are. RIP Alex Kamal
The character in the books didn't die, and Alex's death was unnecessary but the show runners fired the actor after allegations against him in his personal life.
@@zeffmalchazeen3429 Would like to see them. Still a shame the wrote him off, apparently to punish him for his behavior, sort of like Kevin Spacey was written off of House of Cards.
Just your intro for Alex made me cry 😭😭 I can't believe it still. It makes me so sad we had to lose this amazing character because of the.... Things... The actor is said to have done. Damn it Cas....
American Ben, I rest in the fact that your intelligent and mature audience can separate the character from the actor. I really enjoyed your ode of Alex Kamal. Btw Your intro was great. Alex, regularly would project his failures at love and family onto others by reprimanding/preaching/coaching others for not doing the very same thing. So true about Alex’s pain and attempts at healing. Alex was quite socially & emotionally awkward.
Well said, most of us can recognize ourselves in Alex. Your narrative art is much appreciated and helped me with closure on a complex well acted character who served as a special ingredient in the Roci family recipe. Demonstrates the long term consequences of following our hearts and acknowledging our weaknesses. RIP!
Hmm preaching🤔 who ever does that? Hint hint “yOuR iNtElLigEnT aNd mAtUrE aUdIeNcE”💀💀 I gotta ask how many people have you driven away with your narcissistic ego driven bullshit?
This was a fine tribute, Ben. I know we fans will always have a place in our hearts for that lanky Martian with slick hair, a thick Texas drawl and mad pilot skills. Here's to Alex Kamal. The best darn pilot in the Sol System. We're gonna miss you Hoss.
That was a death that caught me off guard as it wasn't initially made clear that that's what happened to Alex. Before Holden said anything, I just thought Alex was reading a message that left him speechless or in a state of shock or something like that. It was just so abrupt and confusing at first. After a little dialogue, my reaction was "Wait, what? He died?" I guess that makes it all the more tragic. At that time, I thought there was more for him to do. One last reunion with his crew and going out at the controls of the Rocinante, at least.
This was a great great sendoff and a great encapsulation Ben! I mean this was top notch, you hit all the points well. I think he was really served quite well by the ending they gave him.
For me I think this is the best homage anyone could have done for Alex. He was my favorite character and I will always love him. Thanks for making this episode.
That intro to Alex from 0:48 to 2:21 is just beautiful. I can't decide if it is the writing or the narration, but it reminds me of one of my favorite movies, "The assassination of Jesse James..". Your choice of words seem to have that old ring to it as well and fits this tribute perfectly. Probably why I subscribed 3 minutes into a 32 minute video on I channel I'd never been to before :)
Alex was a dreamer and an independent spirit whose first love was the stars....and also one hell of a pilot (and ship's cook) he will be missed. RIP Alex Kamal
I can understand why they did not recast the character. All things being said Cas created a subtle and nuanced performance and he had real chemistry with the caste. This just goes to prove good art can be produced seperately from from a deeply flawed person. No one is completely evil, I guess we were fortunate to see the parts of himself he could share that were not toxic or destructive.
I'm terribly sorry if my statement inferred a since of familiarity. It is simply based on the observations I have made regarding his acting performance and his behavior in public settings as portrayed by the media. I will reserve my judgement about his personal conduct after all facts have been stated and all parties have spoken. What I wanted to convey was art stands independent of its creator and due to circumstances as a fan of the show it has been divested of his participation and that in itself is sad.
Mate as always your content is phenomenally well thought out. I wasn’t sure how you were going to thread the needle with this one, but you did it perfectly. Thank you for the hard work.
Loved this fitting epitaph. The sub-text is likely unintentional, and I'm probably being obtuse, but I couldn't help seeing parallels between Alex and Cas Anvar. If Cas succumbed to his own demons and paid the price for the distress he caused, he has this for his own consolation: he brought to life one of the best characters in the show. I'm really going to miss Alex, but I'm glad the writers had the guts and guile to give him the ending he deserved.
It was really sad to see him go. I mean I completely understand why and I actually think his death makes things a bit more real in the fact that NO ONE is safe, but I will miss him nonetheless. I related to Alex a lot. I found myself always being the middle man between friends and always being the glue of my close friend group. I also found that in other ways I was like him. Now obviously there are plenty of differences between me and Alex, but seeing a character I saw parts of myself in die was heart breaking, even if I saw it coming. Live on Cowboy. May your heart be as love filled and warm as your lasagna.
The way he died was so out of the blue for me that took me a couple hours for me to finally accept the fact. He was the emotional support, moral compass and a hell of a good pilot. I really hope the accusations are false.
The accusations were confirmed by a third party investigation. I have no sympathy for the actor. I am disappointed that his actions mean the loss of a good character in the show. But i think they liked the character off as respectfully to the character as they could with it being a last minute rewrite.
@@FLOABName To be fair, we don't know what the 3rd party was investigating, at least to my knowledge. Worst case, they could've investigated what would cost Amazon more money; keeping Cas on or firing him, instead of the validity of the claims of the accusers.
In the 21st century, I'm amazed that there are people alive in the world who think women have nothing better to do than band together with strangers to get men fired from their jobs. Cas Anvar initially got to keep his job in a large part because fans started a campaign to save the show. He decided to repay those efforts by being a dangerous creep. He jeopardized the jobs of everyone on the show with his actions. I hope he never works as an actor again.
Why did you make a video about cutting onions?! They was such a good eulogy for such an under appreciated character. Thank you for the good work ... tell unshaven American Ben, he's losing to his younger counterpart Shaven American Ben.
Now I’m depressed. I honestly thought we lived forever if we’re remembered. My great great grandfather is a name I jotted on a family tree once. I hope some kid does that for me 150 years from now
@@abbaszaidi8371 Past present and future are all equally real according to relativity, so you can say you're alive and dead simultaneously until the end of time.
Deep. There was this girl murdered while working a drive through. She was saving up money for a prom dress. That story broke my heart as a father of a girl. I did my best to remember her name, when it hit me I no longer remembered her, I was greatly saddened...
This was a brave and clever video. We all read between Ben’s lines, so in respect to that will not expand or extrapolate other thoughts that I’m sure we’re all thinking. Really great, intelligent and powerful video that deserves a rewatch- especially the last 10 minutes (Let’s see how he stretched Holden and his relationship with coffee for an hour)
@@namenloss730 I'm old enough to know allegations of violence or abuse are women's most exploitable weapons against men. Look at Amber Heard, for example. I've been in the same shoes as Johnny Depp. If evidence comes out against Anvar, sure, justified. Until then, sus.
As far as I know Cas just tried really hard to convince a girl of legal age to have sex with him, he did not do anything illegal but there was no way the show runners could keep him on in today's political environment.
@Mae ! Lol, that's not likely, No one in film industry said anything about Disney when they were thanking the government of Xingiang China, no one warned any women of Weinstein and all of Hollywood was joined hands to save Polanski. What matters in Hollywood is who signs the next multi-million dollar paycheck. You will end up like Mei Meng, if you don't grow up.
@Mae ! Yeah, its about the scandal costing them, they don't care for the well being of some girl was abused. I don't care for the actor, he is worth 65 million dollars at-least, he will be fine even if he never has a job again and I think the character was written off the show perfectly
Beratna!!! Awesome! Love it! Very well done as usual. Your words regarding Alex actually touched my heart in a way I did not think possible. Perfect ode to one of the best to ever steer a vessel into the unknown. I swear bro you're writing my speeches when I run for UN Secretary General. 😂 Oh I can tell that you're putting off the Holden breakdown. I don't envy the task you have ahead of you on that good sir. But I have every confidence that you'll do an amazing job. Keep it up and you're no longer in danger of being spaced. Well at least by me anyways.
I've been working overnights lately so been catching your videos later and don't like commenting 3 days later. Lol. But I've been here, quietly supporting and pondering
I must admit, whenever I saw Alex interacting with people and trying to bond with someone out of the main-ish characters I was sure he was about to f up something (and once or twice he did). But everytime he was flying, damn I knew he would manage to save the day
I find Alex is usually the most happy enthusiastic person in the room at least most times .he’s surrounded by the suspense and seriousness of the show and the crew. What I like is how he adapts to that seriousness and like the video mentioned how he’s ready to act in the heat of the moment
You outdid yourself with this episode! Here’s for all of us to have a little bit more of Alex in each of us. Knowing the real world issues that made the production kill Alex, I feel like it was a correct way to let both him and the actor go. Alex’s departure was heartfelt and appropriate, and in turn, letting Cas Anvar, go sort of quietly, was appropriate for him and for the audience.
i just finished season 5. afther starting the series last week. and alex was my favorite caracter. im going to miss him. and your "love story" about him is just great.
You're right about the Amun Ra fight at Thoth station... but the competitor to that for best fight of Roci's life was Bull defeating the Koto and Serrio Mal. Drummer took out the OPA ships but it was Bull and Holden who went 1v2 in a Martian gunship fight. Sure Alex was saving Naomi's life at the time, but he missed maybe the most epic battle of Rocinante's existence. And that's what makes his departure doubly sad.
Alex was my favorite character and when they killed him off because of Metoo Claims (that well if you dont take it to court and claim to handle it internally im just not going to believe because ppl are innocent before PROVEN guilty.) it basically killed the show for me.
@@GenerationFilms Oh yes I was a bit surprised when my tv said my name lol! Ty so much for this breakdown, Alex was my favorite character and I was so hyped for him to get behind the controls of the Razorback after running the Thoth battle sim so many times. It could have been so epic, but this video is a great sendoff to such a great character.
kessel run isn't based on time ;) great vid, wish there was more expanse so you could do more videos. A criminal shame that its over now but thank you for making content for me to consume when theres nothing left. Now... to finish the books... :)
Hey ya'll thanks for all the love, check out our breakdown of Chrisjen Avasarala as well: th-cam.com/video/6516d5wQ0IY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks sir for this poetry class - one of your best next to Sly Marbo’s.
Thx for watching! 🙏🙏
Firefly vs The Expanse
Let's go!
Now there's a favorite character and actor, for me. She's always entertaining to watch both for portrayal and screen presence.
@@Marinealver Firefly only got one very short season but showed great promise during that short season. I wish it had gone on far longer.
The glue that kept the Rocinante family together. It won’t be the same without him.
It was a lame death and no one cared for such a small crew.
I hated they killed him off like that
@@christiangarvin7351 Blame Cas being a creep I guess.
@@christiangarvin7351 ...
@@fubar12345 sorry I will re phrase that as I dont agree with any form of abuse im just going off what I read that she kept meeting him even tho he was being a tool I dont agree with any form of abuse tho
What a beautiful homage to a character without delving into the concerns of the actor who played him. Well done, and huzzah. Such a wonderful tribute to a truly great character. Thank you for giving Alex his due.
It really was. While we all may have our opinions on Cas Avnar we can separate the actor from the character. I may not care for the man but his character is timeless and the show handled his exit with the dignity that the character earned.
Aside from the rl why he was killed off I think what erks me most about his death is it wasn't while piloting the Roci. He should've died where he was most free and alive.
At least he died in the literal fastest ship in the Sol System. It's not the Roci, but it's no small thing for a pilot like him.
For me, it's the lack of warning. I kept thinking about the other moments in the series where people were stressing their bodies towards a deadly stroke like when the Roci crew chased Eros, Bobby fled with Chrisjen in the Razorback, or Solomon Epstein's accidental drive experiment. Those were tense moments because the characters seemed like they might die and in one case did, but then Alex just... dies with the only warning being a line from Bobby.
However they were going to kill him, it needed the same tension and care given to it. This felt like they just slot it in last minute.
@@LostDarkCloud it was decided in the last minute. The actor was fired because of sexual harassment accusations.
@@23AlexandreJ OH THAT IS FUCKING PAINFUL! MY FAVORITE SPACE COWBOY SHOULDN’T BE GETTING HIT LIKE THIS!
@@captainsinclair7954 yea I agree :( I 100% support the showrunner's decision, but damn. The character didn't deserve it.
Thank you for giving us this tribute to Alex. I wish more love would have been given to him in his last episode, rather than just a few sad looks. The crew never acknowledged what a horrendous loss it was going to be for the Rocinante Family. He was the heart of the crew. Rest in Peace, Alex
From one Navy guy to another, both of us messed up with family, but we both stumbled ass backwards into one anyway. Fly on, space cowboy. Fly on.
Character in The Expanse: *uses a plate*
Generation Films: The Best Plate from Science Fiction | Plates in The Expanse
Have you seen the Roci's dishware though? It's super sleek.
Screw the dishware. Have you seen that cofee machine???
If the plate is magnetized to not float while subject to high g, you can bet.
There is plenty of plates who flow away for every reason on science fiction...
@@23AlexandreJ Agree, we need a full 1hr video about the Roci's coffee machine
@@Padtedesco I don't think the plates would be out on the table during high G maneuvers and would probably be put away
Unfortunately, Alex died due to real life issues, but...stroking out had long been a suggested issue with juicing, yet it never happened. Certainly, the most unexpected loss, but it was "realistic, " an unexpected moment where that artery burst or clogs. It's not always the red shirtai think it was well dealt with.
They actually gave him the Fred Johnson ending from the books. There Fred died from a highG stroke, and it was a gutting loss. In the series, since Fred got shot - they gave that ending to Alex.
As well as the most under acknowledged Expanse Character
He's up there with Amos (my and most people's favorites). Now we're left with Holden and Naomi's forced romance :'[ blah
And my favorite.
@@HavanaSyndrome69 Amos is the best. You are correct. Alex is a close second. Miller third. Then I guess Holden. He's the hero but sometimes the hero is specifically left bland and blank for "relatability" reasons.
American Ben, these Expanse videos are just so f#
Alex is my favourite character in The Expanse. His no nonsense attitude makes him cool AF
Character Good 👍
Actor Bad 👎
Gutted he was a pest outside of the show it cost him but I only read she kept meeting him so im confused why keep going back
@@christiangarvin7351 yeah right the 40 case of sexual harassment were all at fault. blaming the victims is awful you POS
@@ExplizitDuester im not blaming g the victim i worded it wrong i do not agree with any form of abuse i only read up she was meeting him on many occasions anyway I will re phrase that my apologies
@@christiangarvin7351 Please read the summary of complaints against Anvar at r/The Expanse on Reddit. He harassed more than one person.
One thing that stood out to me about Alex Kamal was that, while he was risk-averse (he rarely, if ever, went "looking for trouble," and was the Only Sane Man/Voice of Reason) once Trouble arrived, he didn't back down or flinch.
An awesome tribute to one the best characters in all of sci-fi. I actually got a little choked up. Rest in peace flyboy. Great job as always guys. Love the channel.
His death took me by surprise. It was a real bummer. One of my favorite characters and that's saying something considering how cool some of those characters are. RIP Alex Kamal
It feeds into Corey's "space will kill you" motif, for sure. Deaths happen at weird times.
The character in the books didn't die, and Alex's death was unnecessary but the show runners fired the actor after allegations against him in his personal life.
@@riogrande5761 there were leaked photos where Alex was alive and having a party on Luna along with the Roci crew and Bobbie and Avasarala
@@zeffmalchazeen3429 Would like to see them. Still a shame the wrote him off, apparently to punish him for his behavior, sort of like Kevin Spacey was written off of House of Cards.
Initially as I clicked this video after reading the title I thought "fine I'll do this". Fifty seconds in I know you have done justice to Alex!
This is your best Ode yet. Well done.
It was indeed one hell of a ride...
And he makes a great lasagna... LOL. Btw this video is one of your most beautifully written scripts.
Just your intro for Alex made me cry 😭😭 I can't believe it still.
It makes me so sad we had to lose this amazing character because of the.... Things... The actor is said to have done.
Damn it Cas....
American Ben, I rest in the fact that your intelligent and mature audience can separate the character from the actor. I really enjoyed your ode of Alex Kamal. Btw Your intro was great. Alex, regularly would project his failures at love and family onto others by reprimanding/preaching/coaching others for not doing the very same thing. So true about Alex’s pain and attempts at healing. Alex was quite socially & emotionally awkward.
Thx Phil, as always!
@@GenerationFilms You’re welcome.
Well said, most of us can recognize ourselves in Alex. Your narrative art is much appreciated and helped me with closure on a complex well acted character who served as a special ingredient in the Roci family recipe. Demonstrates the long term consequences of following our hearts and acknowledging our weaknesses. RIP!
oh please...
Hmm preaching🤔 who ever does that? Hint hint “yOuR iNtElLigEnT aNd mAtUrE aUdIeNcE”💀💀 I gotta ask how many people have you driven away with your narcissistic ego driven bullshit?
This was a fine tribute, Ben. I know we fans will always have a place in our hearts for that lanky Martian with slick hair, a thick Texas drawl and mad pilot skills. Here's to Alex Kamal. The best darn pilot in the Sol System. We're gonna miss you Hoss.
That was a death that caught me off guard as it wasn't initially made clear that that's what happened to Alex. Before Holden said anything, I just thought Alex was reading a message that left him speechless or in a state of shock or something like that. It was just so abrupt and confusing at first. After a little dialogue, my reaction was "Wait, what? He died?" I guess that makes it all the more tragic. At that time, I thought there was more for him to do. One last reunion with his crew and going out at the controls of the Rocinante, at least.
This was a great great sendoff and a great encapsulation Ben! I mean this was top notch, you hit all the points well. I think he was really served quite well by the ending they gave him.
I kind there had been more reminiscences and a short ceremony on the Roci, but they did the best they could at the last moment.
I can't believe this has so few views. It deserves so more. Good job American Ben!
Jesus GenFilms, I wasn't planning on crying tonight. That was beautiful.
Another great video, this channel has some of the best Bens in the multiverse good job American Ben.
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For me I think this is the best homage anyone could have done for Alex. He was my favorite character and I will always love him. Thanks for making this episode.
That intro to Alex from 0:48 to 2:21 is just beautiful. I can't decide if it is the writing or the narration, but it reminds me of one of my favorite movies, "The assassination of Jesse James..". Your choice of words seem to have that old ring to it as well and fits this tribute perfectly. Probably why I subscribed 3 minutes into a 32 minute video on I channel I'd never been to before :)
Alex was a dreamer and an independent spirit whose first love was the stars....and also one hell of a pilot (and ship's cook) he will be missed. RIP Alex Kamal
Absolutely well spoken!! That Space Cowboy will truly be missed!
His sudden and quiet death was an untold story how hard he was willing to burn to save his adopted family
And like a true blue lone starian, he rides his steed (ship) to the sunset.....
I can understand why they did not recast the character. All things being said Cas created a subtle and nuanced performance and he had real chemistry with the caste. This just goes to prove good art can be produced seperately from from a deeply flawed person. No one is completely evil, I guess we were fortunate to see the parts of himself he could share that were not toxic or destructive.
recasting a main character is usually a terrible idea too
that would have been worse then the ending we got
Well said
Because you know him personally... from TH-cam
I'm terribly sorry if my statement inferred a since of familiarity. It is simply based on the observations I have made regarding his acting performance and his behavior in public settings as portrayed by the media. I will reserve my judgement about his personal conduct after all facts have been stated and all parties have spoken. What I wanted to convey was art stands independent of its creator and due to circumstances as a fan of the show it has been divested of his participation and that in itself is sad.
RIP, Alex. We'll miss you, and your awesome space lasagna.
Mate as always your content is phenomenally well thought out. I wasn’t sure how you were going to thread the needle with this one, but you did it perfectly. Thank you for the hard work.
Thanks Niko, really appreciate the kind words.
Thank you for this video on Alex. He was my favorite character on The Expanse, and I was really bummed about his exit from the show.
This was a beautiful tribute. Thank you for making it. I'll sure miss Alex.
Me too😢
Remember Alex Kamal 😢😢😢
Wow, thanks for this awesome tribute to my favorite Expanse character. Godspeed Alex Kamal!
The Martian Honky-tonk man. One of the moral compasses of our Rocinante.
It's just too bad that the actor who played him was a POS.
Alex Kamal was a great man.
It's a shame he shares a face with that turd Cas Anvar.
That is really not a high standard if we exclude saintman Holden. Alimony evader, family (son) deserter.
@@TomatoFettuccini how?
@@mtf-alpha-1 Look up what Cas Anvar was up to in his spare time off-set.
@@mtf-alpha-1 there is no evidence to prove any of it so dont bother looking
even tho these in depth vids are not as popular in terms of views, I thank you guys so much for the efforts because they are amazing
Thanks Tom, your appreciation makes these videos worth it!
Beautiful. Amazing piece about an amazing man. I also will miss him greatly.
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Loved this fitting epitaph. The sub-text is likely unintentional, and I'm probably being obtuse, but I couldn't help seeing parallels between Alex and Cas Anvar. If Cas succumbed to his own demons and paid the price for the distress he caused, he has this for his own consolation: he brought to life one of the best characters in the show. I'm really going to miss Alex, but I'm glad the writers had the guts and guile to give him the ending he deserved.
This was a beautiful Ode to Alex, Ben, thank you 😊
Welcome! And thank you for watching. 😊
A really wonderful summary of Alex's character. Just perfect...
Thank you for this. We needed it.
Next round at Los Compadres is on me. RIP Alex
It was really sad to see him go. I mean I completely understand why and I actually think his death makes things a bit more real in the fact that NO ONE is safe, but I will miss him nonetheless. I related to Alex a lot. I found myself always being the middle man between friends and always being the glue of my close friend group. I also found that in other ways I was like him. Now obviously there are plenty of differences between me and Alex, but seeing a character I saw parts of myself in die was heart breaking, even if I saw it coming. Live on Cowboy. May your heart be as love filled and warm as your lasagna.
The way he died was so out of the blue for me that took me a couple hours for me to finally accept the fact.
He was the emotional support, moral compass and a hell of a good pilot.
I really hope the accusations are false.
Character =/= Actor
But to be fair you can't just replace the Actor and expect to have the same Character.
The accusations were confirmed by a third party investigation. I have no sympathy for the actor. I am disappointed that his actions mean the loss of a good character in the show. But i think they liked the character off as respectfully to the character as they could with it being a last minute rewrite.
@@FLOABName To be fair, we don't know what the 3rd party was investigating, at least to my knowledge. Worst case, they could've investigated what would cost Amazon more money; keeping Cas on or firing him, instead of the validity of the claims of the accusers.
@@FLOABName what are the accusations please?
In the 21st century, I'm amazed that there are people alive in the world who think women have nothing better to do than band together with strangers to get men fired from their jobs. Cas Anvar initially got to keep his job in a large part because fans started a campaign to save the show. He decided to repay those efforts by being a dangerous creep. He jeopardized the jobs of everyone on the show with his actions. I hope he never works as an actor again.
He is the Fast and Furious character of space. Can't pull him off the road (space), and he really values his crew like family
One hell of a pilot...and he’s gone to see the stars
Rest in peace cowboy. It was a hell of a ride. The expanse wont be the same from now on.
Why did you make a video about cutting onions?! They was such a good eulogy for such an under appreciated character. Thank you for the good work ... tell unshaven American Ben, he's losing to his younger counterpart Shaven American Ben.
😂Will do. Thx.
You die twice. Once when the breath leaves your body, and again when you're name is forgotten.
Now I’m depressed. I honestly thought we lived forever if we’re remembered. My great great grandfather is a name I jotted on a family tree once. I hope some kid does that for me 150 years from now
@@abbaszaidi8371 Past present and future are all equally real according to relativity, so you can say you're alive and dead simultaneously until the end of time.
@@fubar12345 wow... mind blown. Thanks 😊
Deep. There was this girl murdered while working a drive through. She was saving up money for a prom dress. That story broke my heart as a father of a girl. I did my best to remember her name, when it hit me I no longer remembered her, I was greatly saddened...
That was absolutely beautiful. Well done good bard.
This was a brave and clever video.
We all read between Ben’s lines, so in respect to that will not expand or extrapolate other thoughts that I’m sure we’re all thinking.
Really great, intelligent and powerful video that deserves a rewatch- especially the last 10 minutes
(Let’s see how he stretched Holden and his relationship with coffee for an hour)
Thx for the comment Abbas
Man. I'm never going to forgive Cas Anvar for depriving me of Alex Kamal
I'll wait until I know what actually happened before blaming anyone.
@@namenloss730 I'm old enough to know allegations of violence or abuse are women's most exploitable weapons against men. Look at Amber Heard, for example. I've been in the same shoes as Johnny Depp. If evidence comes out against Anvar, sure, justified. Until then, sus.
As far as I know Cas just tried really hard to convince a girl of legal age to have sex with him, he did not do anything illegal but there was no way the show runners could keep him on in today's political environment.
@Mae ! Lol, that's not likely, No one in film industry said anything about Disney when they were thanking the government of Xingiang China, no one warned any women of Weinstein and all of Hollywood was joined hands to save Polanski.
What matters in Hollywood is who signs the next multi-million dollar paycheck. You will end up like Mei Meng, if you don't grow up.
@Mae ! Yeah, its about the scandal costing them, they don't care for the well being of some girl was abused.
I don't care for the actor, he is worth 65 million dollars at-least, he will be fine even if he never has a job again and I think the character was written off the show perfectly
This is cathartic. Thank you.
Great character and Cas Anvar truly bought Alex to life.
Camina drummer was the only one to complement his flying that I remember.
And if ever a ship did ship it would be Bobbie Draper and Alex
“Yeah, he got a little creepy sometimes...”
Apparently, he did in real life too.
Which is a damn shame, really gonna miss the character in Season 6.
unfounded accusations
Beratna!!! Awesome! Love it! Very well done as usual. Your words regarding Alex actually touched my heart in a way I did not think possible. Perfect ode to one of the best to ever steer a vessel into the unknown. I swear bro you're writing my speeches when I run for UN Secretary General. 😂 Oh I can tell that you're putting off the Holden breakdown. I don't envy the task you have ahead of you on that good sir. But I have every confidence that you'll do an amazing job. Keep it up and you're no longer in danger of being spaced. Well at least by me anyways.
Hey Jeff glad to see your comment!
I've been working overnights lately so been catching your videos later and don't like commenting 3 days later. Lol. But I've been here, quietly supporting and pondering
Not calling you out or anything, just noting that I'm always happy to see your comment!
@@GenerationFilms and I appreciate your replies!
@@GenerationFilms and I appreciate your replies
I must admit, whenever I saw Alex interacting with people and trying to bond with someone out of the main-ish characters I was sure he was about to f up something (and once or twice he did). But everytime he was flying, damn I knew he would manage to save the day
BTW the lasagna pan they use is real. It's for making every piece be an end piece. It works awesome for brownies and meatloaf.
He did the impossible, and that makes him mighty. RIP Alex Kamal.
Epic, loved the way you ended the video. You sir have gained a subscriber for life.
Nicely done good sir! He will be missed, he was guy you needed in the clutch when the shit hits the fan.
Courage isn't the absence of fear. it is pushing forward in spite of it.
The fallen shall forever be remembered as The Emperors finest.
*Dreadnought intensifies*
I AM BUT A HUMBLE SERVANT
Excellent video partner. Here’s to Alex. Cheers.
I find Alex is usually the most happy enthusiastic person in the room at least most times .he’s surrounded by the suspense and seriousness of the show and the crew. What I like is how he adapts to that seriousness and like the video mentioned how he’s ready to act in the heat of the moment
Courage is not the lack of fear, but the abilility to act while facing it.
You outdid yourself with this episode!
Here’s for all of us to have a little bit more of Alex in each of us.
Knowing the real world issues that made the production kill Alex, I feel like it was a correct way to let both him and the actor go. Alex’s departure was heartfelt and appropriate, and in turn, letting Cas Anvar, go sort of quietly, was appropriate for him and for the audience.
That was the best explanation of why Alex left his family….he was another great character with flaws….which shows the world is a shade of grey.
Wow. Your comments are a piece of art for themselves. I was about to cry for Alex, and not for bad, but for joy for his life
Man you are good…great review on Alex 👍🏿
American Ben, you are very good - kudos and accolades...
i just finished season 5. afther starting the series last week. and alex was my favorite caracter. im going to miss him. and your "love story" about him is just great.
You're right about the Amun Ra fight at Thoth station... but the competitor to that for best fight of Roci's life was Bull defeating the Koto and Serrio Mal. Drummer took out the OPA ships but it was Bull and Holden who went 1v2 in a Martian gunship fight. Sure Alex was saving Naomi's life at the time, but he missed maybe the most epic battle of Rocinante's existence. And that's what makes his departure doubly sad.
Definitely going to miss him. It's a shame that the actor abused his position but the character was well-loved
Alex was my favorite character and when they killed him off because of Metoo Claims (that well if you dont take it to court and claim to handle it internally im just not going to believe because ppl are innocent before PROVEN guilty.) it basically killed the show for me.
The tribute Alex deserved. Thank you.
Rip Alex that was one hell of a ride !!!
1 and a half months passed and now I'm ready to watch this video.
Thanks for some much-needed closer. I can sleep better. Wise words about art and stuff. That's how ill play it in my head from now on.
Great video!
Top-notch tribute to a character that will be missed.
This was your best written piece.
"Yeah he got a little creepy sometimes but hey, the guy was passionate." I almost fell out my chair at that lol!
Hey there Marlo, pretty sure I used your comment in my follow up Expanse Season Five review!
@@GenerationFilms Oh yes I was a bit surprised when my tv said my name lol! Ty so much for this breakdown, Alex was my favorite character and I was so hyped for him to get behind the controls of the Razorback after running the Thoth battle sim so many times. It could have been so epic, but this video is a great sendoff to such a great character.
Thx man. ✌️Appreciate ya.
The begining somehow remints me of the Reasons why i love riding my motorcycles so much
A very nice send off for a great character and flawed person, thank you.
So very well done American Ben! Thank you so much! Good bye Alex Kamal! You will be missed but never forgotten! To the best damn pilot in space!!!
A beautiful send-off for Alex Kamal, Truly the best of the best. where did you get the ghost story from? A truly Inspiring bit of prose!
Very well done! ⭐️😊👍
Got your back Alex ! Always !
kessel run isn't based on time ;) great vid, wish there was more expanse so you could do more videos. A criminal shame that its over now but thank you for making content for me to consume when theres nothing left. Now... to finish the books... :)
I am going to miss the character and the actor's on screen presence. As for the off screen behavior, well, he did it to himself. Damn fool.
Solid video
It's been said before, but it easily applies here, "Thanks for the memories"!
Alex needed as final summary and that was beyond excellent it was Appropriate.
Of all great characters in the Expanse, Alex is my favourite one..
All said and done..