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Dark Matter

2024 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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.

7.8(586 reviews)

39.0414% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: May 7, 2024
Last air date: Sep 10, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 19
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Apple TV
Creator / showrunner: Blake Crouch
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Matt Tolmach Productions, Sony Pictures Television, Mountainside Entertainment

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Keywords

chicago, illinoisbased on novel or bookfish out of waterscientistdoppelgängeralternative realityphysics professorteenage soncollege professorquantum physics

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2024 · 9 episodes

In season one, physicist, professor and family man Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life . Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived.

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Cast

Joel Edgerton

Jason Dessen / Jason2

Jennifer Connelly

Daniela Dessen

Alice Braga

Dr. Amanda Lucas

Jimmi Simpson

Ryan Holder

Dayo Okeniyi

Oluko / Leighton Vance

Oakes Fegley

Charlie Dessen

Amanda Brugel

Butterscotch / Blair Caplan

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.8

586 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.800000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.800000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful