‘Dark Matter’ Review: Apple Tv+ Sci-fi Series is a Thrilling Ride & One of the Best Shows of the Year.

Apple TV+ has quickly established itself as a leading platform for sci-fi, delivering hits like For All Mankind, Silo, and Severance. Fresh off the heels of the thought-provoking Constellation, we now dive into another mind-bending journey with Dark Matter, based on Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel. Unlike Constellation, which took a slow, contemplative approach to its parallel worlds, Dark Matter dives straight into its quantum complexities.

Now that the show’s weekly episodes have wrapped up, it’s prime time for a binge-watch. Carve out eight hours of your life—cancel plans, tell your friends you’re on a top-secret mission—because once you start, you’ll be glued to your screen, unable to stop.

Joel Edgerton’s Jason Dessen leads a simple yet content life with his wife Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) and their son Charlie (Oakes Fegley). Though working as a college physics teacher leaves him professionally unfulfilled—despite somehow affording a gorgeous brownstone in downtown Chicago—he’s constantly overshadowed by his former classmate Ryan (Jimmi Simpson).

One night, after an evening out, Jason is assaulted by a masked man who robs him, drugs him, and asks a cryptic question: does he ever wonder about the path not taken? When Jason regains consciousness, he finds himself no longer a humble professor wrangling with Schrödinger’s cat for disinterested students, but a world-renowned physicist enjoying the wealth and status he once craved. However, his wife and son are nowhere to be found.

What happens next is best discovered on your own, but beyond the shifting realities and parallel worlds, Dark Matter swiftly evolves into a gripping sci-fi thriller. It delves deeply into the intricate dynamics of regret, exploring how choices and their consequences resonate across different dimensions.

Apple TV+ has firmly established itself as a powerhouse in sci-fi television

The brilliance of Dark Matter lies in its structure. It masterfully blends two types of thrillers: one that’s fast-paced and full of mystery, and another that’s slow-burning and steeped in paranoia. Based on Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel and helmed by Crouch himself as the showrunner, he even claims this adaptation is better than his own book on which the show is based.

Apple TV+ has firmly established itself as a powerhouse in sci-fi television, and Dark Matter proudly upholds this reputation with this glorious adaptation. The series is beautifully paced and expertly performed by its cast.

While Dark Matter doesn’t bring anything new to exploring parallel worlds, its emotional depth sets it apart. It’s a trans-dimensional thriller that’s easy to get into, unlike the more complex Constellation, giving you an immersive experience without thinking too hard.

All 9 episodes of Dark Matter are now available to watch on Apple TV+.

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