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Season 1 – Dark Matter

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May 2024

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Mystery & Thriller

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Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life; to get back to his true family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself; based on Blake Crouch's best-selling book.

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Critics Consensus

Dark Matter's intriguing ideas are spread a tad thin over its season-long runtime, but fans of foreboding sci-fi will find its residue addictively sticky.

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Tom Ryan

The Age (Australia)

Aug 15, 2024

The TV equivalent of a wild roller coaster ride with a family drama as its emotional hook. And it’s difficult not to be swept along by it.

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James Dyer

Empire Magazine

May 23, 2024

3/5

Not as ambitious as Foundation, nor as brain-taxing as Constellation, this 'what if?' series hits the spot nonetheless, maintaining Apple's status as the default home of thoughtful, adult-orientated sci-fi.

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Gregory Wakeman

Chicago Reader

May 16, 2024

This sci-fi thriller has its missteps, but powerful leading actors give it depth and resonance.

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Marta Medina Pérez

mundoCine

Aug 15, 2025

3.5/5

Dark Matter is an ambitious and absorbing addition to Apple TV+’s catalogue, though it occasionally falls into repetition. A recommended series with an enigmatic take on life’s ‘what ifs.’ [Full Review in Spanish]

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Ricardo De Querol

El Pais (Spain)

Jan 23, 2025

While the series opens with an interesting premise, it gets lost in excess. [Full review in Spanish]

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Connor Lightbody

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jul 4, 2024

3.5/5

nowhere near as smart or as subversive as Crouch appears to think it is, but it is pulpy watchable entertainment even if it makes you want to read the novel for hopefully something with a little more bite

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J T

@jtipper 5 hrs ago

This is a great series to binge watch!! I couldn’t wait for the next episode. Fantastic acting and really creative storyline.

Nicole C

@RT76785522 5 hrs ago

Incredible show. I loved season 1 so much. Anyone reading this and wondering if they should watch it; do it! It’s so well done. Season 2 was wild and super emotional too; you won’t be disappointed. Praying for a third season.

Cassandra O

@cassandraolsunshine 5 hrs ago

The most compelling show on TV. Every episode will have you at the edge of your seat. It will have you thinking about your own choices. It will move you in ways you didn’t know you needed to be moved! It is thrilling, captivating, thoughtful, deep, and heart expanding. Getting to experience so many different characters points of view will raise your level of empathy. The actors are amazing. Joel Edgerton is a force. And every other actor plays their parts perfectly. From the first episode, I knew it would be my favorite show EVER. 10/10. Forever & always!

Kyle K

@sexyotter 6 hrs ago

This show had me fully engrossed with each episode. It’s the kind of show that makes me imagine how I might react to the same circumstances long after the episode is over. After watching the season finale, I hope Apple gives the creators of this show the ability to complete their story as this show certainly deserves the full treatment.

Kieran G

@RT82501859 1 day ago

I'd like to thank the Dems for not completely ruining this show even though I could tell they really wanted to.

Dillon H

@RT94282051 2 days ago

Incredible performances, an interesting story and good visuals, nothing not to like in this series.

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Blake Crouch

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Jakob Verbruggen

Director

Logan George

Director

Roxann Dawson

Director

Alik Sakharov

Director

Celine Held

Director

Episode 1

Aired May 8, 2024

Are You Happy in Your Life?

Physics professor and family man Jason Dessen is abducted from everything he loves.

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Episode 2

Aired May 8, 2024

Trip of a Lifetime

Jason wakes to a life that makes no sense; he doesn't have a family, but he's created something extraordinary.

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Episode 3

Aired May 15, 2024

The Box

Leighton and Amanda show Jason his groundbreaking invention; Daniela and Jason together throw a dinner party.

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Episode 4

Aired May 22, 2024

The Corridor

Jason and Amanda fight to stay alive in the dangerous Corridor; Jason 2 makes some life changes and visits an old friend.

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Episode 5

Aired May 29, 2024

Worldless

As they learn more about the Box, Jason and Amanda see alternate versions of their lives; Jason2 begins training a potential investor.

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Episode 6

Aired Jun 5, 2024

Superposition

Daniela suspects something's not right with her husband; Jason and Amanda grow closer.

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Episode 7

Aired Jun 12, 2024

In the Fires of Dead Stars

Jason and Amanda visit an unusual world; to hide the truth from Daniela, Jason2 takes desperate action.

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Episode 8

Aired Jun 19, 2024

Jupiter

Jason panics, cornered, and urges Daniela and Charlie to leave town immediately.

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Episode 9

Aired Jun 26, 2024

Entanglement

The Dessens' world comes crashing down.

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Dark Matter: Season 1 Featurette - Inside Look