Apple TV’s sci-fi thriller Dark Matter gets even trippier in season 2
The Verge • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dark Matter season 2 continues the complex multiversal sci-fi thriller with Jason Dessen and his family traveling through parallel worlds in search of a peaceful home, deepening the show's exploration of its high-concept premise.
- The series introduces numerous new characters who are variants of existing ones, significantly increasing the narrative complexity and making it challenging for viewers to keep track of who is who.
- Season 2 balances intense, Nolan-esque action sequences with slower, human-centered stories that highlight the emotional and relational impacts of multiverse travel.
- The show's storytelling involves frequent time jumps and intricate plotlines, requiring viewers to accept a degree of confusion to fully engage with the series.
- Dark Matter season 2 is available for streaming on Apple TV starting August 28th.
