Dark Matter, a sci-fi series based on the popular Blake Crouch novel, arrived with little fanfare in 2024. While reviews were good, the show didn’t generate significant buzz. Fast-forward to the present, and a second installment might fix that.
Boasting an appealing cast and intriguing premise, the Apple TV show gets bolder in its sophomore run. It also moves beyond the events of the book, so readers will also get a chance to be surprised by how events unfold. But is a third season coming? Here’s what we know so far.
Dark Matter Season 3 Release Date
At the time of writing, Apple TV hasn’t announced any official plans for Dark Matter season 3. The second season just premiered, with only one episode available. A renewal might come somewhere down the line.
Writer Blake Crouch, who also created the series, is excited for more. “We always thought of the show as a three-season story. It’ll be up to the powers that be and the fans to let us finish that story, but it’s always been considered a three-season arc,” he said.
As long as he gets his wish, new episodes could arrive in 2027 or 2028.
Dark Matter Cast
- Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen
- Jennifer Connelly as Daniela Dessen
- Alice Braga as Amanda Lucas
- Jimmi Simpson as Ryan Holder
- Dayo Okeniyi as Leighton Vance
- Oakes Fegley as Charlie Dessen
- Amanda Brugel as Blair Caplan
- Chris Diamantopoulos as Agent Mitchel MacNamara
What Is Dark Matter About?
Dark Matter centres on Jason, a Chicago physicist who is abducted and transported into an alternate reality. In this world, Jason discovers that the other version of himself has achieved the scientific career he once dreamed of. However, he has also stolen the life Jason actually chose, including his wife Daniela and son Charlie.
In the first season of the series, Jason attempts to navigate alternate realities in order to find his way home. At the beginning of season 2, the family is seemingly safe, but that sense of peace is quickly shattered. On the run once again, Jason becomes a little obsessed with the device allowing them to move between worlds. At the same time, Daniela is pushed to the brink, and Charlie craves normalcy.
While it’s a bit early to speculate about Dark Matter season 3, it will be interesting to see whether Jason and his family can find a place to settle. Until then, season 2 episodes arrive weekly on Apple TV, with the finale scheduled for October 30.
Are There Other Shows Like Dark Matter?
Enjoying Dark Matter? Shows with similar vibes include Fringe, Counterpart, and What If…? Stuart Fails to Save the Universe also tackles the multiverse if you’re in the mood for a sitcom.
Alternatively, catch up with everything else trending on Apple TV. Like Ted Lasso, Lucky, Trying, Silo, Cape Fear, and Widow’s Bay.
