Apple’s Acclaimed Sci-Fi Hit Series Dark Matter Is Returning For Season Two
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Apple TV reveals the first-look images for the second season of the hit sci-fi series, Dark Matter. Jennifer Connelly and Joel Edgerton return in August.
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the second season of the acclaimed sci-fi series “Dark Matter,”. The show is set to make its global debut on Friday, August 28. The story is based on the blockbuster book by New York Times bestselling author Blake Crouch. It stars an ensemble cast led by Golden Globe nominee Joel Edgerton and Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly. Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, Oakes Fegley, and Amanda Brugel also join the cast. The ten-episode season will premiere on Apple TV with the first episode on August 28. Afterward, there will be one new episode every Friday through October 30, 2026.
THE SERIES PREMISE
Hailed as one of the best sci-fi novels and celebrating the 10th anniversary of its release this year, “Dark Matter” is a story about the road not taken. In season one, the series followed Jason Dessen (Edgerton), a physicist, professor, and family man. One night, while walking home on the streets of Chicago, he 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 two picks up with the Dessens as they settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe. Suddenly, the unimaginable forces them to run once again. As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink. This threatens to tear their fragile stability apart. Elsewhere, Amanda (Braga) and Ryan (Simpson) join forces in a desperate attempt to find their way home. Meanwhile, Blair (Brugel) is determined to stop him. In addition, Leighton (Okeniyi) relentlessly chases his grand vision of creating a perfect world.
BEHIND THE SCENES
“Dark Matter” is produced for Apple TV by Sony Pictures Television. Crouch serves as creator, executive producer, showrunner, and writer alongside executive producers Matt Tolmach, Richard Lederer, and Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, who co-wrote every episode of season two with Crouch. In addition to starring, Edgerton and Connelly also serve as executive producers.
FIRST LOOK IMAGES
The first season of “Dark Matter” is now streaming on Apple TV. Season two premieres on August 28th.
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