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You Have Exactly 1 Week to Watch Apple TV’s Most Exciting Sci-Fi Series Before Season 2
Blake Crouch’s thrilling sci-fi series Dark Matter follows Professor Jason Dessen, played by Joel Edgerton, after his mysterious and inexplicable disappearance. Unbeknownst to those in his waking life, Jason is trapped in a labyrinth of unending variants of his own life. Dessen embarks on a harrowing journey as he attempts to decipher this living nightmare from his true reality. Plus, not to mention, he commonly must brush up against perhaps the most terrifying antagonist one can imagine: himself. This mind-melting sci-fi masterwork received uproarious praise, and as season 2 approaches, fans are growing eager for its return to Apple TV on August 28th.
To state it plainly, the people love Dark Matter, and for good reason! Most notably, applause has been extended to each respective lead. Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, who plays Daniela Dessen, have been doted upon, most notably for their grounding presence in this effervescent labyrinthine dreamscape. While other shows that require a similar suspension of disbelief, such as Stranger Things, fell flat with critics in its later season for the floaty, nonsense plot and similarly lackluster performances, Dark Matter is made followable by the cast’s acting chops.
What to Expect from Season Two of ‘Dark Matter’
To understand where the show is going, one must first remember where Season One left off. In short, the ending can be most accurately summarized by two events: a reunion and a choice. After an exhaustive journey, the real Jason proves his rightful identity to Daniela and his son, Charlie, played by Oakes Fegley. However, this loving embrace is cut short when dozens upon dozens of varying versions of Jason converge on one plane, creating a hair-raising standoff. Thus, all at once, they realize they will never be able to truly return to their once peaceful life, and instead make the game-time decision to step back into the Box. This edge-of-your-seat finale leaves several loose ends to be tied, as all the greats tend to. Most notably, what exactly is going to happen to the many Jasons left behind? And what awaits the Dessens in this Pandora’s Box? And can the audience really trust the real Jason?
In terms of what can be expected from Season 2, so far it appears that while the family explores what seems to be a utopia, Jason is being hunted. And this time, it isn’t by himself. Thirteen Jasons appear in body bags, leaving just him as a target for what exactly isn’t clear. As for Daniela, pushed right to her edge, this season seems to particularly explore her growing paranoia and rightful distrust of her husband. Or at least what appears to be her husband. The story culminates with an enormous battle between the family, their allies, and the all-powerful box. Will this lead to their ultimate undoing? Or will it finally put this winding story to rest? Unfortunately for the Dessen family, it appears the former is more likely.
In summary, the highly anticipated second season of ‘Dark Matter’ is just around the corner. With so much to unfold and peel back, this season sounds like it’ll be jam-packed with the same thrilling action and evocative plot that gripped audiences initially. As stated by Edgerton, in an interview with Collider, the series that once closely followed the narrative it adapted from may now diverge down a few different avenues. With just one week left of the two-year hiatus, this show is back with a vengeance, and expectations are impossibly high for the multiversal mind-bender. Here’s to hoping ‘Dark Matter’ can stick the landing.
- Release Date
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May 7, 2024
- Network
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Apple TV+
- Directors
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Jakob Verbruggen, Alik Sakharov, Roxann Dawson, Logan George
- Writers
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Blake Crouch
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