Apple TV+ has given a second season renewal to its sci fi series Dark Matter which is based on the book of the same name by Blake Crouch (and is not to be confused with the 2015 Syfy series that was cancelled after three seasons). That show did not make it into the Nielsen Streaming Rankings during its first season run, and it did receive mixed reviews (though it currently holds an 83% Fresh Ratings and 83% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes), but apparently it has performed well enough compared to other originals on the streaming service. The first season ended on a somewhat ambiguous note (as did the novel it is based on), and now the show will be able to carry on the story and further explore its universe. Since Crouch is the executive producer and showrunner of the series, he will be the perfect person to build on the story as it goes beyond the novel. He had the following to say about what to expect from the show going forward:
In the process of writing and filming season one, we discovered that there’s so much more story to tell, and we’ve only scratched the surface of these characters as they fight for survival and to find their way home through a landscape of mind-bending realities. See you in the Box.
The second season will likely arrive at some point in 2025, and there is no word at this point on the episode count. Other Apple TV+ genre shows currently waiting for word their fates include Strange Planet, The Changeling, Sugar, Sunny, and Time Bandits.
This renewal will count back to the 2023-24 season and will bring the Cancellation/Renewal Score for that year to 36 renewed sci fi and fantasy entries (46% of shows tracked) vs 21 cancelled and ending (27%). You can see the breakdown of the numbers and the full list of shows for the current and prior seasons at our Cancellation Watch Page.
Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen who is abducted into an alternate version of his life. He must then go on a harrowing journey to save his family from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself. It stars Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and Dayo Okeniyi and it is based on the novel of the same name by Blake Crouch.
The 2024-25 season has just begun, but there are still shows from the prior year waiting for word on their fates, and I expect more announcements to come over the next month or so. You can see the status of all this season’s shows at this link. And be sure to follow this site as well as our Twitter and Mastodon accounts for updates and breaking news.
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