Series synopsis
Dark Matter is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on Apple TV on May 7, 2024. It was created by Blake Crouch. It stars Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga and Jimmi Simpson.
The six-person crew of a derelict spaceship awakens from stasis in the farthest reaches of space. Their memories wiped clean, they have no recollection of who they are or how they got on board. The only clue to their identities is a cargo bay full of weaponry and a destination: a remote mining colony that is about to become a war zone. With no idea whose side they are on, they face a deadly decision. Will these amnesiacs turn their backs on history, or will their pasts catch up with them?
Premise
The six-person crew of a derelict spaceship awakens from stasis in the farthest reaches of space. Their memories wiped clean, they have no recollection of who they are or how they got on board. The only clue to their identities is a cargo bay full of weaponry and a destination: a remote mining colony that is about to become a war zone. With no idea whose side they are on, they face a deadly decision. Will these amnesiacs turn their backs on history, or will their pasts catch up with them?
Premise: One life. Infinite possibilities.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen / Jason2
- Jennifer Connelly as Daniela Dessen
- Alice Braga as Dr. Amanda Lucas
- Jimmi Simpson as Ryan Holder
- Dayo Okeniyi as Leighton Vance
- Oakes Fegley as Charlie Dessen
- Amanda Brugel as Blair Caplan
- Aina Brei'Yon as Dawn Lawrence
Supporting cast
- Tiff Abreu as Mindy
- Matthew Amador as Slightly Older Man
- Rolando Boyce as Dr. Joseph Hart
- Sam Cass as Young Man
- Suzy Dias as Chloe
- William Smillie as Matt
- Joe Dioletto as Jason Dessen Acting Double
- Snag Flynn as Young Woman
- Charlie Holcomb as Male Student #1
- Arti Ishak as Mara McHenry
- John Lister as Angry Cabbie
- Elvis Garcia as Cabbie #2
Guest cast
- Amanda Brugel as Blair Caplan
- Aina Brei'Yon as Dawn Lawrence
- Tiff Abreu as Mindy
- Matthew Amador as Slightly Older Man
- Rolando Boyce as Dr. Joseph Hart
- Sam Cass as Young Man
- Suzy Dias as Chloe
- William Smillie as Matt
- Joe Dioletto as Jason Dessen Acting Double
- Snag Flynn as Young Woman
- Charlie Holcomb as Male Student #1
- Arti Ishak as Mara McHenry
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 58 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 26 | June 9, 2017 | August 25, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 9 | May 7, 2024 | June 25, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 27, 2026 | October 29, 2026 |
| Season 3 | 13 | June 9, 2017 | August 25, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After Dark: Season 3 Episode 1 Zoie Palmer (The Android) takes you inside the first episode of Season 3. Meet the cast, creators and special fans of the show as they explore the making of this episode. |
June 9, 2017 |
| 2 |
After Dark: Season 3 Episode 2 Zoie Palmer (The Android) takes you inside the second episode of Season 3. Meet the cast, creators and special fans of the show as they explore the making of this episode. |
June 9, 2017 |
| 3 |
After Dark: Season 3 Episode 3 Zoie Palmer (The Android) is joined by Two (Melissa O'Neil) and Six (Roger Cross) as they break down everything that happened in Season 3 Episode 3. |
June 16, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Are You Happy in Your Life? Physics professor and family man Jason Dessen is abducted from everything he loves. |
May 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Trip of a Lifetime Jason wakes to a life that makes no sense—he doesn't have a family and he's created something extraordinary. |
May 7, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Box Leighton and Amanda show Jason his groundbreaking invention. Daniela and Jason2 throw a dinner party. |
May 14, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 3, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Being Better Is So Much Harder The scattered survivors of EOS-7 battle to regroup amidst the backdrop of corporate war. Ryo Ishida, now emperor of Zairon, makes an enemy of his former allies, while the past comes back to haunt the crew of the Raza. |
June 9, 2017 |
| 2 |
It Doesn't Have to Be Like This The crew of the Raza target an Ishida research station in an attempt to take back the Blink Drive. |
June 9, 2017 |
| 3 |
Welcome to the Revolution After receiving a distress call from a former associate, the crew of the Raza find themselves in the middle of a colony's fight for independence. |
June 16, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2024 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday |