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Season 2 – Dark Matter

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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 expands its worlds through illuminating central performances, thought-provoking storytelling, and attentive care for the science fiction genre and all its creative possibilities.

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Ben Travers

IndieWire

Sep 2, 2026

Poor structuring, redundant plotting, zero fun, and ample bewilderment add up to quite the mess.

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Jared Richards

The Age (Australia)

Aug 31, 2026

3/5

A little unwieldy? Sure. But it’s consistently gripping, with a budget to build out this multiverse properly and a remarkable performance(s) from Edgerton at its centre.

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James Dyer

Empire Magazine

Aug 28, 2026

4/5

A thoughtful, if unexpected continuation of the story, this second season takes a bold step into the unknown, delivering something different but altogether more satisfying.

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Amyana Bartley

QBP Reviews

Sep 30, 2026

This season needed SO much more action and adventure. Overall, it was confusing, cringey at times, boring, and not worth the time and brain power needed to understand and get through it.

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Louise Griffin

Radio Times

Sep 24, 2026

2/5

The series should have been left alone after season one...

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Carissa Pavlica

TV Fanatic

Sep 18, 2026

3.75/5

We have reached the point in the story where the adrenaline that fueled everyone for the last year of their lives begins to wane.

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Christina B

@cabcab85 9 hrs ago

We are more than 1/2 way through the 2nd season and I am really disappointed so far. The first season was great and I was really looking forward to the show's long overdue return. The story seems to have lost direction and it can be hard to tell what version of each character you are currently watching. Also, several slow episodes so far. I will finish out the season, but I don't know... The show had/ has so much potential.

Lesa S

@Lesa457822 2 days ago

Sorry to say, this show isn't great in its second season. I feel like it doesn't know where to go or what story it ought to be telling. Watching Jason #49 read to his mom kind of put me to sleep.

Jackson P

@jacksonplumbing 3 days ago

Poorly done season. I don't know who is who anymore.

Szo Z

@MementoMoriZ 5 days ago

Episode 5 was such a masterpiece. I really didnt think the show would end up here but boy im so glad it did. The season was kind of dragging on but i think after watching this episode i'm thoroughly satisfied with the show. Also this episode did such an impressive job illustrating a person's ability to tackle grief and recover

David K

@Mike3198 5 days ago

Excellent actors, really enjoying the plot, the idea of infinite realities.

Kevin M

@RT49530168 5 days ago

Season 2 is painfully boring and hard to watch. It went from a sci-fi thriller in season 1 to a boring drama in season 2. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!

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Blake Crouch

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Joel Edgerton

Jason Dessen

Jennifer Connelly

Daniela Dessen

Alice Braga

Amanda Lucas

Jimmi Simpson

Ryan Holder

Dayo Okeniyi

Leighton Vance

Episode 1

Aired Aug 28, 2026

A Quiet Life

The Dessens receive an unwelcome visitor; Ryan finds Amanda; Leighton finds himself.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 4, 2026

A Perfect World

The search for a new home starts again; Amanda and Ryan set off on a quest.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 11, 2026

Everything Beautiful, Everything Terrible

Jason's fixation on the Box tests his marriage; Ryan and Amanda step into a world forever changed.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 18, 2026

Hide Your Fires

The Dessens reach their breaking point.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 25, 2026

Love and Be Loved

The story of a Jason who lost his family.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 2, 2026

What the Universe Is Made Of

Daniela meets someone from her past; Jason pursues his dream; Leighton unveils a new project.

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Episode 7

Airs Oct 9

The Pyramid

Charlie meets a kind stranger; Blair gives Leighton a warning; Amanda and Ryan face an unknown horror.

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Episode 8

Airs Oct 16

The Basic Oneness of Everything

As unexpected reunions unfold, Agent MacNamara sees for himself what the Box can do.

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Episode 9

Airs Oct 23

How to Build the Box

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.

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Episode 10

Airs Oct 30

No Quiet Life

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.

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