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Season 2 – Dark Matter

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28 Reviews

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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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Dustin Rowles

Pajiba

Oct 8, 2026

The problem with Dark Matter is that it’s the rare show that isn’t compelling enough to be anything but background television, yet it requires vigilant attention to understand what’s going on.

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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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Olaf H

@Bopser 1 hr ago

I hope they soon find their world free of racists and global warmers, because their constant whining about it is getting boring.

Steven H

@RT61743414 4 hrs ago

Just a great Sci-fi show with good production! Another show that I apperciate Apple green lighting.

Andr B

@RT23871502 5 hrs ago

I read the book before. The first season covers the book more or less and was good. But the second season is the work of hired writers who steal people’s time with their nonsense. Flush next.

Greg A

@GregA 17 hrs ago

Season one was better and hd more action. This season was very slow and boring and it kept going in circles with nothing much happening

Dianna M

@RT5679043221 20 hrs ago

I don’t know what’s going on and I don’t know if I care enough to learn from S1. But it’s watchable.

Melinda H

@Mel656788 1 day ago

Dark Matter has become just a boring, slow burn yap fest that’s trying way too hard to invoke emotion literally all of the time. There’s like one decent action sequence this entire season so far.

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Blake Crouch

Creator

Charlotte Sieling

Director

Joel Edgerton

Jason Dessen

Jennifer Connelly

Daniela Dessen

Alice Braga

Amanda Lucas

Jimmi Simpson

Ryan Holder

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

Aired Oct 9, 2026

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

Aired Oct 16, 2026

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

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

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Episode 10

Airs Oct 30

No Quiet Life

A high-stakes gambit leads to unintended consequences.

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