Dark Matter season 2 is coming to Apple TV in August — plenty of time to rewatch season 1

Based on the novel by bestselling author and showrunner Blake Crouch, the show returns August 28.

What do we know about Dark Matter season 2

From the latest press release, we have Joel Edgerton alongside Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, Oakes Fegley and Amanda Brugel. The 10-episode season will premiere on Apple TV with the first episode on August 28, followed by one new episode every Friday until October 30, 2026. The original novel marks its tenth anniversary this year.

In season one, the series followed Jason Dessen (Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived.

Season two picks up with the Dessens as they settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe until the unimaginable forces them to run once again. As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart. Elsewhere, Amanda (Braga) and Ryan (Simpson) join forces in a desperate attempt to find their way home. With Blair (Brugel) determined to stop him, Leighton (Okeniyi) relentlessly chases his grand vision of creating a perfect world.

We’ll bring you trailers as we see them, meanwhile we feel a rewatch might be in order!