Dark Matter
Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life. To get back to his real family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself.
very high confidence
What people are saying
Updated nightlyThe reception is split down the middle, with many praising the show's high-concept sci-fi premise and Joel Edgerton's intense dual performance as Jason Dessen. People find the acting, especially from Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, and the visual execution to be strong, but a vocal chunk of viewers are completely derailed by the slow, meandering pace in the middle episodes. The show's biggest strength is its gripping original story about a man fighting alternate versions of himself, but that story gets bogged down for some by narrative drag.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive49%
- Mixed25%
- Negative26%
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Buzz
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Dark Matter's creators confirm the sci-fi series will end after season 3
