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Chrisjen Avasarala is a fictional character portrayed by Shohreh Aghdashloo in the TV series The Expanse.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Dulcinea (season 1), they were 63 years old.
They appear in all 62 aired episodes and have accumulated 38502 positive votes.
The character of Chrisjen Avasarala is mainly associated with Roberta 'Bobbie' W. Draper, Jim Holden and Naomi Nagata.

Chrisjen Avasarala

by Shohreh Aghdashloo

character

Episodes62

  • 7.5
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    Dulcinea

    episode S1.E1 november 2015
    In the asteroid belt near Saturn, James Holden and the crew of the ice freighter Canterbury, on its way to Ceres Station, investigate a distress call from an unknown derelict ship, the Scopuli.
  • 7.5
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    The Big Empty

    episode S1.E2 december 2015
    Holden and crew are trapped in a badly damaged shuttle. On Ceres, Miller uncovers clues about Julie Mao. On Earth, Chrisjen Avasarala questions a terrorist.
  • 7.8
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    Remember the Cant

    episode S1.E3 december 2015
    While Avasarala plays a dangerous game of politics, Holden and his crew are forced to turn on one another while held captive by the Martian Navy.
  • 8.5
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    CQB

    episode S1.E4 december 2015
    Holden and crew are caught in the middle of a desperate battle as mysterious war ships attack and board the Donnager. As Miller continues to investigate Julie Mao, his partner Havelock continues to go missing.
  • 7.6
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    Back to the Butcher

    episode S1.E5 january 2016
    The crew has survived the loss of the Canterbury and the Donnager and are contacted by an unlikely ally. Miller, on Ceres, continues his investigation and his thoughts of a conspiracy grow.
  • 7.8
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    Rock Bottom

    episode S1.E6 january 2016
    Holden's team makes an uneasy alliance with Fred Johnson while Miller fights for his life against Anderson Dawe's thugs.
  • 7.7
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    Windmills

    episode S1.E7 january 2016
    Holden and crew realize that they're not alone on the Rocinante and find themselves up against a Martian Marine blockade. Miller's dark night of the soul, believing all is lost, finds a new reason to keep going. Avasarala visits Holden's family in Montana.
  • 8.5
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    Salvage

    episode S1.E8 january 2016
    A derelict vessel holds a potentially devastating secret. Holden and his crew cross paths with Miller on Eros. Avasarala receives bad news.
  • 8.5
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    Critical Mass

    episode S1.E9 february 2016
    A flashback to Julie's origin story reveals her trajectory. Holden and Miller finally meet and team up to get to the bottom of the strange emergency situation happening on Eros. As the true horror of the events on Eros is revealed, an ailing Holden and Miller must overcome incredible odds if they hope to live to fight another day. Part 1 of 2
  • 8.5
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    Leviathan Wakes

    episode S1.E10 february 2016
    A flashback to Julie's origin story reveals her trajectory. Holden and Miller finally meet and team up to get to the bottom of the strange emergency situation happening on Eros. As the true horror of the events on Eros is revealed, an ailing Holden and Miller must overcome incredible odds if they hope to live to fight another day. Part 2 of 2
  • 8
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    Safe

    episode S2.E1 february 2017
    Unlikely allies Joe Miller and the crew of the Rocinante led by Jim Holden uncover more about the conspiracy to release the proto-molecule on Eros station.
  • 8.7
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    Doors & Corners

    episode S2.E2 february 2017
    Holden and crew stage a dangerous raid in search of information about the protomolecule.
  • 8
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    Static

    episode S2.E3 february 2017
    Holden and Miller butt heads about how the raid was handled.
  • 8.8
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    Godspeed

    episode S2.E4 february 2017
    Miller devises a dangerous plan to eradicate what's left of the protomolecule on Eros.
  • 9.4
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    Home

    episode S2.E5 february 2017
    The asteroid Eros takes direct collision course towards Earth. The Rocinante chases it. As last defense Earth launches missiles against Eros. Miller went inside Eros and makes a surprising discovery.
  • 8.3
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    Paradigm Shift

    episode S2.E6 march 2017
    Earth is planning an expedition to the point of Eros impact. Chrisjen conflicts with Sadavir about Jules-Pierre Mao. Col. Frederick Lucius Johnson improves his position in unexpected way. New battleground is opening.
  • 7.9
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    The Seventh Man

    episode S2.E7 march 2017
    Draper struggles with what happened on Ganymede while the coming Earth/Mars peace conference tighten the tension on Errinwright. Dawes confronts Fred Johnson about what the OPA's course of action should be regarding the protomolecule.
  • 8.1
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    Pyre

    episode S2.E8 march 2017
    Naomi tracks down signs of protomolecule and Fred Johnson's control over OPA collapses.
  • 8
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    The Weeping Somnambulist

    episode S2.E9 march 2017
    Bobbie becomes a pawn in a struggle between Earth and Mars.
  • 8.1
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    Cascade

    episode S2.E10 march 2017
    Holden leads his crew through the war-torn station on Ganymede.
  • 8.6
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    Here There Be Dragons

    episode S2.E11 april 2017
    Bobbie makes a decision that changes her life forever.
  • 8.5
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    The Monster and the Rocket

    episode S2.E12 april 2017
    A discovery pushes Naomi and Holden apart and sets the Roci crew against each other.
  • 8.7
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    Caliban's War

    episode S2.E13 april 2017
    In the final episode of this season, the crew of the Rocinante comes face to face with an evolving intelligence infused with the alien protomatter.
  • 8.5
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    Fight or Flight

    episode S3.E1 april 2018
    The crew has to deal with Naomi's betrayal while caught in a war between Earth and Mars. Avasarala and Bobbie hatch up an escape plan.
  • 8.7
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    IFF

    episode S3.E2 april 2018
    The Rocinante answers an unexpected distress signal. Bobbie and Avasarala find themselves being hunted by a mysterious captor. UN Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis brings in a colleague from his past to lend an ear during this crucial time of war.
  • 8.6
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    Assured Destruction

    episode S3.E3 april 2018
    Earth strategizes a costly ploy to gain advantage in the war against Mars; Anna struggles to convince Sorrento-Gillis to do the right thing; Avasarala and Bobbie seek refuge aboard the Rocinante.
  • 8.7
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    Reload

    episode S3.E4 may 2018
    The Rocinante tends to wounded Martian soldiers in exchange for supplies; Avasarala struggles with how to disseminate a key piece of evidence despite being in hiding.
  • 9.3
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    Triple Point

    episode S3.E5 may 2018
    The search for Prax's daughter comes to a head; officers loyal to Admiral Souther plan to mutiny aboard the Agatha King.
  • 9.3
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    Immolation

    episode S3.E6 may 2018
    The final battle between Earth and Mars threatens the very future of humanity; a new monster is unleashed on Prospero Station; Anna receives the smoking gun she needs.
  • 8.3
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    Delta-V

    episode S3.E7 may 2018
    All eyes turn to the edge of the solar system as a mysterious new presence emerges; Naomi recommits to her roots; Drummer butts heads with a seasoned new commander aboard the Behemoth; and a young Belter makes a name for himself.
  • 9
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    It Reaches Out

    episode S3.E8 may 2018
    An old friend taunts Holden with the answers he seeks; Naomi struggles to fit in; a mysterious low-level tech aboard the Thomas Prince enacts a terrifying plan.
  • 8.2
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    Intransigence

    episode S3.E9 june 2018
    The Rocinante seeks a new game plan as they attempt to avoid capture; Melba's true motives are revealed; Naomi is torn between identity and ideal; Anna seeks a way to stay aboard the Thomas Prince.
  • 8.7
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    Dandelion Sky

    episode S3.E10 june 2018
    Holden sees past, present, and future; a ghost from Melba's past threatens her mission; Bobbie struggles to trust an old friend as she leads a group into uncharted territory.
  • 8.4
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    Fallen World

    episode S3.E11 june 2018
    Drummer and Ashford find themselves trapped with few options for survival; Anna tends to the wounded masses as Melba continues to hunt down her prey; the Rocinante crew struggles to survive as Naomi reunites with her true family.
  • 8.6
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    Congregation

    episode S3.E12 june 2018
    Wounded survivors arrive at the Behemoth. Holden and Ashford have a conversation. Holden tries to come to grips with what he has seen and tries to find out what is going on with the Station.
  • 9.3
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    Abaddon's Gate

    episode S3.E13 june 2018
    Humanity's fate is on the line as Holden and his allies race against time to save the ring by countering the plan Ashford's team is implementing. A new chapter opens for humanity.
  • 8.4
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    New Terra

    episode S4.E1 december 2019
    With 1300 new worlds within reach, a new interplanetary "land rush" has begun. The UN charges the crew of the Rocinante to settle a land dispute on its new colony world "New Terra." Meanwhile, the OPA begins transitioning the Behemoth to become outpost and gatekeeper to humanity's new frontier.
  • 8.4
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    Jetsam

    episode S4.E2 december 2019
    Avasarala is blindsided while on a visit to Mars. The Roci crew continue their protomolecule investigation while tensions between the RCE and Belters reach a tipping point. Drummer and Ashford track down a terrorist.
  • 8.3
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    Subduction

    episode S4.E3 december 2019
    New alien threats emerge on Ilus as Naomi battles health challenges on the planet. Bobbie searches for a missing person on Mars. Avasarala faces a new challenge in the UN.
  • 8.2
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    Retrograde

    episode S4.E4 december 2019
    Drummer and Ashford confront a dangerous person from Naomi's past. Murtry hunts down a target. Bobbie makes a life-changing confession.
  • 8.2
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    Oppressor

    episode S4.E5 december 2019
    As tensions on Ilus reach a boiling point, Holden reveals a secret. Avasarala debates Nancy Gao while an emergency on the Roci forces Alex and Naomi into action.
  • 8.5
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    Displacement

    episode S4.E6 december 2019
    The Roci crew prepares for an incoming disaster on Ilus. Ashford and Drummer close in on an enemy within the Belt. Bobbie takes on a dangerous job.
  • 8.3
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    A Shot in the Dark

    episode S4.E7 december 2019
    Naomi and Alex work to keep the Barbapiccola in orbit amidst a power outage. Avasarala faces a tough decision. Holden and Elvi race to find a cure for a disease spreading on Ilus.
  • 8.5
    /10

    The One-Eyed Man

    episode S4.E8 december 2019
    Avasarala faces fallout for the UN's military mission. Ashford and Drummer makes big decisions about their future within the OPA. A spreading illness on Ilus takes a toll on Amos. Alex and Naomi's attempt to rescue the Barb turns desperate.
  • 9
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    Saeculum

    episode S4.E9 december 2019
    Holden and Miller race to save Ilus. Murtry puts his endgame into motion, putting the Roci crew's lives at risk.
  • 8.8
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    Cibola Burn

    episode S4.E10 december 2019
    Ashford closes in on an enemy while uncovering a dangerous plot. Avasarala faces a crossroads in her personal and political life. The Roci crew works to reestablish life on Ilus in the wake of a deadly catastrophe.
  • 8
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    Exodus

    episode S5.E1 december 2020
    Holden tries to convince Fred Johnson to destroy the last sample of protomolecule. Naomi gets an important lead to her son. On Luna, Avasarala begins to hunt for Marco Inaros.
  • 8.4
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    Churn

    episode S5.E2 december 2020
    Holden and Fred deal with infiltrators on Tycho. Drummer's past comes back to haunt her. Amos returns to Baltimore. Alex and Bobbie's investigation on Mars leads to rogue soldiers.
  • 8.6
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    Mother

    episode S5.E3 december 2020
    Naomi comes face to face with Filip. Holden and Fred turn the tables. Avasarala closes in on Marco's plot.
  • 9.4
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    Gaugamela

    episode S5.E4 december 2020
    Marco's grand plan shocks Earth, Mars and the Belt.
  • 8.6
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    Down and Out

    episode S5.E5 december 2020
    Amos and Clarissa are trapped in a collapsed building. Naomi contends with her old family. Holden assembles a new crew on the Roci. Alex and Bobbie make a dangerous discovery in the Belt.
  • 8
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    Tribes

    episode S5.E6 january 2021
    Holden and the Roci go on the hunt. Amos and Clarissa seek shelter on a devastated Earth. Bobbie and Alex fight a desperate battle. Marco makes Drummer an offer she can't refuse. Avasarala returns to a position of power.
  • 7.9
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    Oyedeng

    episode S5.E7 january 2021
    Naomi makes a desperate attempt to save her son from Marco. On the Roci, Holden battles for the last sample of protomolecule.
  • 7.6
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    Hard Vacuum

    episode S5.E8 january 2021
    Amos returns to Baltimore with Clarissa. On Luna, Avasarala's alliances begin to shift. Alone and adrift, Naomi becomes a deadly lure.
  • 7.8
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    Winnipesaukee

    episode S5.E9 january 2021
    Amos, Clarissa, and a gang of thieves work together to leave Earth. Avasarala tries to head off a brutal military strike. Drummer's new family bonds are tested as Naomi's life hangs in the balance.
  • 8.6
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    Nemesis Games

    episode S5.E10 february 2021
    Holden and the Roci face off against Marco's forces and Drummer, while Alex and Bobbie attempt a dangerous rescue of Naomi, and the balance of power in the Solar System shifts.
  • 7.7
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    Strange Dogs

    episode S6.E1 december 2021
    The Rocinante crew make a startling discovery on an asteroid. Avasarala and Bobbie contend with the devastation on Earth. Drummer and her family must make a heartbreaking decision. On Ceres, Marco and Filip's struggles turn inward.
  • 8.1
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    Azure Dragon

    episode S6.E2 december 2021
    With an unexpected passenger aboard the Rocinante, Holden and crew undertake a dangerous mission that could shift the balance of power in the war. Drummer decides to make an uneasy alliance. Filip wrestles with his guilt.
  • 8.2
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    Force Projection

    episode S6.E3 december 2021
    Avasarala, with the Combined Fleet of Earth and Mars, takes the war to Marco. Filip and Marco's relationship is tested. The war becomes more perilous and personal for Holden and Naomi when the Rocinante is suddenly forced into a battle.
  • 7.8
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    Redoubt

    episode S6.E4 december 2021
    A controversial decision puts Holden at odds with his crew. On Ceres, Avasarala struggles to contain an escalating humanitarian crisis. Drummer's growing faction stage a daring raid. Filip makes an unexpected discovery.
  • 8.2
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    Why We Fight

    episode S6.E5 january 2022
    Drummer arrives on Ceres to aid the relief effort. Holden tries to convince Avasarala to release crucial information that might avert catastrophe. Amos and Bobbie get a little R&R. Naomi has a difficult and long-awaited reunion.
  • 8.9
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    Babylon's Ashes

    episode S6.E6 january 2022
    Inners and Belters fight side by side with the crew of the Rocinante in a last, massive, desperate battle with Marco and his Free Navy, with the fate of the Solar System, the Ring Gates, and of all humanity hanging in the balance.

Best moments10

  • 8
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    76% of the votes

    The Weeping Somnambulist

    episode S2.E9 march 2017
    Bobbie becomes a pawn in a struggle between Earth and Mars.
  • 9.4
    /10
    72% of the votes

    Gaugamela

    episode S5.E4 december 2020
    Marco's grand plan shocks Earth, Mars and the Belt.
  • 8.3
    /10
    63% of the votes

    Paradigm Shift

    episode S2.E6 march 2017
    Earth is planning an expedition to the point of Eros impact. Chrisjen conflicts with Sadavir about Jules-Pierre Mao. Col. Frederick Lucius Johnson improves his position in unexpected way. New battleground is opening.
  • 8.6
    /10
    57% of the votes

    Assured Destruction

    episode S3.E3 april 2018
    Earth strategizes a costly ploy to gain advantage in the war against Mars; Anna struggles to convince Sorrento-Gillis to do the right thing; Avasarala and Bobbie seek refuge aboard the Rocinante.
  • 7.7
    /10
    55% of the votes

    Strange Dogs

    episode S6.E1 december 2021
    The Rocinante crew make a startling discovery on an asteroid. Avasarala and Bobbie contend with the devastation on Earth. Drummer and her family must make a heartbreaking decision. On Ceres, Marco and Filip's struggles turn inward.
  • 8.5
    /10
    41% of the votes

    The One-Eyed Man

    episode S4.E8 december 2019
    Avasarala faces fallout for the UN's military mission. Ashford and Drummer makes big decisions about their future within the OPA. A spreading illness on Ilus takes a toll on Amos. Alex and Naomi's attempt to rescue the Barb turns desperate.
  • 8.3
    /10
    18% of the votes

    A Shot in the Dark

    episode S4.E7 december 2019
    Naomi and Alex work to keep the Barbapiccola in orbit amidst a power outage. Avasarala faces a tough decision. Holden and Elvi race to find a cure for a disease spreading on Ilus.
  • 8.1
    /10
    16% of the votes

    Cascade

    episode S2.E10 march 2017
    Holden leads his crew through the war-torn station on Ganymede.
  • 8.2
    /10
    15% of the votes

    Oppressor

    episode S4.E5 december 2019
    As tensions on Ilus reach a boiling point, Holden reveals a secret. Avasarala debates Nancy Gao while an emergency on the Roci forces Alex and Naomi into action.
  • 8.6
    /10
    13% of the votes

    Mother

    episode S5.E3 december 2020
    Naomi comes face to face with Filip. Holden and Fred turn the tables. Avasarala closes in on Marco's plot.

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