How Many Episodes of Dark Matter on Apple TV?
Episode Count and Release Dates
Dark Matter is an American science fiction television series that premiered on September 23, 2016, on Syfy and concluded on January 19, 2017. The show was created by Lou Traino and developed by Charles H. Augustine, and it consists of 13 episodes. Here is a breakdown of the episode count and release dates for Dark Matter on Apple TV+:
| Episode # | Episode Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fugitive | September 23, 2016 |
| 2 | Brother | September 30, 2016 |
| 3 | Treehouse | October 7, 2016 |
| 4 | Jump: I am the Night | October 14, 2016 |
| 5 | Maybe: Alibi | October 21, 2016 |
| 6 | An Inconvenient Witness | October 28, 2016 |
| 7 | The Beast | November 4, 2016 |
| 8 | Gangland Theatrics | November 11, 2016 |
| 9 | None of Your Business | November 18, 2016 |
| 10 | Calling Card | November 25, 2016 |
| 11 | MIM | December 2, 2016 |
| 12 | Rage | December 9, 2016 |
| 13 | Portent | January 19, 2017 |
Production and Cast
The show was produced by MGM Television, Illumination Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, and Broad Green Pictures. The main cast includes:
- August Maturo as April Yu
- Calum Worthy as Colin Liu
- Jennie Kwa as Kit Walker
- Nick Lea as Agent Chase Matlock
- Eva Green as Naomi Roberts
- Nathan Parsons as Trent Dawson
- Colin Egglesfield as James Fisher
Episode Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of the episodes in Dark Matter:
- Episode 1: Fugitive – The pilot episode introduces us to April Yu, a scientist who uses a cryoprotective serum to become an immortal being, but it turns out to be a game-changer in her life.
- Episode 2: Brother – April meets her brother Colin, who was cryogenically frozen with a soldier, and they start to unravel the mysteries of the serum.
- Episode 3: Treehouse – April and Colin visit a historic mansion, where they encounter an eccentric millionaire and a shady network of underbelly activity.
- Episode 4: Jump: I am the Night – The gang goes undercover at a jazz club, where they encounter a serial killer, and April discovers her knack for observing human behavior.
- Episode 5: Maybe: Alibi – April and Colin visit a computer magnate, who’s embroiled in a major scandal, and they see the back of a spotlight dark side.
Casting and Director’s Cut
- August Maturo was originally supposed to return in the series, but her acting credits were pulled off the show. Calum Worthy was initially only supposed to appear in the pilot, but his character’s appearance was kept secret until the final episode.
- Eva Green was a major draw for the show, and her availability for more episodes was limited, but the show was cut short by the network. Nathan Parsons was initially involved, but left the show after the pilot.
Cancellation and Legacy
Despite its initial popularity, the show was canceled after its sixth episode, due to low ratings and the reasons stated above. The show’s finale received negative reviews and is often cited as one of the worst TV series cancellations in recent years.
However, Dark Matter has become a cult classic, with its fans creating countless fan art, cosplay, and the series being referenced in other popular culture.