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‘Severance’ Meets ‘Black Mirror’ in Apple TV’s Near-Perfect 2-Part Sci-Fi Thriller
Apple TV’s “Dark Matter” is presented as an under-recognised science-fiction series that combines alternate-universe intrigue with a focus on family and character. Its story follows physicist Jason Dessen, whose counterpart from another reality steals his life, while Jason tries to return to his family.
The series stars Joel Edgerton as both Jasons, with Jennifer Connelly’s Daniela taking a larger role in Season 2. The article highlights her emotional reunion with an alternate version of her stepfather and says the season ends with Daniela searching other worlds for her son Charlie, as Jason disables the universe-hopping boxes. A third season has not been confirmed.
In short
- “Dark Matter” centres on two versions of Jason Dessen.
- Season 2 gives Daniela a more prominent story.
- The series ends with room for further episodes, but Season 3 is unconfirmed.
Explained simply
Dark Matter is an Apple TV science-fiction series based on a novel by Blake Crouch. It follows physicist Jason Dessen, whose life is disrupted when another version of him takes his place, and explores how different choices might lead to different lives.
Joel Edgerton plays both versions of Jason, while Jennifer Connelly plays Daniela, Jason’s wife. Their family, including their son Charlie, is central to the story, alongside the question of how people might respond to encounters with other versions of themselves.