“Dark Matter” is an upcoming Apple TV+ series based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Blake Crouch. The show will premiere on May 8, 2024, with the first two episodes available immediately, followed by weekly installments until June 26.
The series stars Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen, a physicist, professor, and family man who finds himself abducted and transported to an alternate reality where his life has taken a different path. In this world, he is not married and does not have a child, but he has achieved professional success and is regarded as a genius. As he tries to return to his true family, he embarks on a harrowing journey through a labyrinth of mind-bending realities.
The cast also includes Jennifer Connelly as Daniela, Jason’s wife and Alice Braga as Amanda.
The series is written by Crouch and serves as a prequel to the novel, exploring the events that led to Jason’s abduction and his journey through parallel universes. Its a mind-bending narrative that blends science fiction, thriller, and romantic elements, posing thought-provoking questions about identity, reality, and the choices we make.
