Dark Matter

Show • 2024 • Drama, Mystery, SciFi & Fantasy,

Dark Matter
Dark Matter

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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StatusReturning Series
ReleaseMay 7, 2024
Seasons2
Episodes19
Last episodeOctober 30, 2026
Origins
  • United States of America
Genres
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • SciFi & Fantasy
  • Science-Fiction
  • Thriller
Tags
  • alternative reality
  • based on novel or book
  • chicago, illinois
  • college professor
  • doppelgänger
  • fish out of water
  • physics professor
  • psychological drama
  • quantum physics
  • scientist
  • teenage son

Seasons

Season 1

9 episodes May 2024 – Jun 2024

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.

Season 2

10 episodes Aug 2026 – Oct 2026

In season two, the Dessens settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe, until the unimaginable forces them to run once again. As Jason's obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela's growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart. Elsewhere, Amanda and Ryan join forces in a desperate attempt to find their way home. With Blair determined to stop him, Leighton relentlessly chases his grand vision of creating a perfect world.

Ratings by episode

Best Episode 8.7/10

First aired: Jun 19, 2024

S1E8 – Jupiter

Panicked and cornered, Jason2 tells Daniela and Charlie they need to leave town immediately.

Worst Episode 7.4/10

First aired: May 8, 2024

S1E1 – Are You Happy in Your Life?

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

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