Dark Matter: Apple TV series designed as three-part story
The showrunner confirmed the series was planned as a trilogy, though an official renewal for the third season has not yet been announced.
By Marco Kapoor ·
Apple TV has not yet officially renewed Dark Matter for a third season. The decision comes after the second season finale aired on Thursday, October 29. The episode, titled “No Quiet Life,” concluded the current run of the science fiction series. Dark Matter Season 2 contained ten episodes in total. This matches the episode count of the first season. The final episode ended with a plot point that leaves the story unresolved.
Producer Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry said the series was structured with a specific end in mind. She told ScreenRant that the team designed the show to be three seasons long. “We see it as a trilogy, and that would be such an amazing opportunity to get to end something on your own terms and have a real round and complete story,” she said. Ben-Zekry added that the creators are hopeful Apple will allow them to finish the story in that manner.
The lack of a formal renewal announcement is common for streaming platforms. Networks often wait until after a new season has fully aired to confirm future orders. Dark Matter has received positive critical reception. The second season holds an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This metric is labeled as Certified Fresh by the review aggregator. The strong ratings suggest the series performs well with audiences.
Actor Jimmi Simpson discussed his character Ryan’s future in the series. He spoke with Decider about the possibility of a third season. Simpson expressed a desire to see his character find romantic fulfillment. “Ryan’s been motivated by science his whole life. I would love to see him find a little bit of love,” Simpson said. He noted that Ryan has succeeded in many areas of life but lacks personal connection.
Simpson also addressed the dynamic between his character and Amanda. He described Ryan as a patient man who is currently observing the situation. “As it stands, it’s clear that Amanda does and probably will eternally hold a bit of a candle for Jason,” Simpson said. He explained that Ryan may have developed a crush but is waiting for the right moment. The actor characterized Ryan as someone who can sit in other universes to figure things out.
There is no confirmed release date for a potential third season. The gap between the first and second seasons was two years. This timeline suggests that viewers may need to wait a similar period for new episodes. Apple TV has not released a specific premiere window. Fans can currently stream the entire second season on the platform.
The service offers a single ad-free streaming plan. The cost is $14.99 per month. New subscribers can access a seven-day free trial. A bundle option combining Apple TV and Peacock is also available. That package starts at $14.99 per month. The series remains available on Apple TV following the broadcast of the season finale.
