GoKawiilApple TV Launches 'Dark Matter' Season 2 With First Episode Now Streaming
Apple TV has released the premiere episode of Dark Matter's second season, more than two years after the sci-fi thriller's first run ended. The 10-episode season continues the story of physicist Jason Dessen and his family, based on Blake Crouch's novel, with Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly and Alice Braga returning to their roles.
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The long gap between seasons highlights the risks streamers take keeping audiences engaged with serialized genre shows, especially ones built on complex, multiverse-style plots. A strong reception could bolster Apple TV's push to compete with bigger platforms through prestige sci-fi programming featuring recognizable film stars.
- Dark Matter season 2's first episode is now streaming on Apple TV.
- The new season expands the story with characters navigating alternate realities and shifting alliances.
- Apple TV costs $12.99/month or is included in the Apple One bundle alongside other original series.
Dark Matter" novel by Blake Crouch — The Apple TV series is based on Blake Crouch's 2016 sci-fi thriller, and reading the source novel is the perfect companion to season 2. It follows the same abducted physicist premise that hooked viewers, and it's a fast, twisty page-turner you can finish between episodes.
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