The essential episodes of Dark Matter
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Dark Matter — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A spaceship crew awaken from stasis with no memory of their mission or their identities, but once they reach their destination, a mining colony, they begin to look for answers while working together to survive in the series premiere of this adaptation of the graphic novel series of the same name.
- 02
The crew's handler sends them on a seemingly simple retrieval op that involves a scientist being held against his will on a remote world. This snatch and grab, however, quickly devolves into a horrifying ordeal, which reunites one member of the crew with a powerful individual from her past.
- 03
Imprisoned in Hyperion-8, the crew must negotiate attempted assassinations, extraditions, and behind-the-scenes machinations as they plot their escape.
- 04
I've Seen the Other Side of You
The neural link triggers a dangerous glitch and the crew start to turn against each other while hiding out in empty space in an effort to lose the GA.
- 05
Three reconnects with his former crew while the Android finds herself in unique company.
- 06
The Android goes undercover to help the Raza crew track down a dangerous but familiar foe.
- 07
Stuff to Steal, People to Kill
A Blink Drive test goes awry, propelling the Raza to a parallel reality.
- 08
Sometimes in Life You Don't Get to Choose
Four's loyalty is put to the test when he attempts to reclaim the throne of Ishida.
- 09
The crew of the Raza works to prevent the destruction of a space station and prevent an all out corporate war.
- 10
Unbeknownst to the rest of the crew, Three has been trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day.
- 11
While providing safe transport for some allies, the Raza comes under attack from within.
- 12
When the Blink Drive self activates during a diagnostic, the Raza and its crew are transported through space and time.
- 13
A distress call from the Android's friend Victor leads to answers about Two's past.
- 14
Ryo takes a hostage to trade for the Blink Drive, but his former crew are not his only opponents.
- 15
Alliances shift, secrets are revealed, and the past becomes present in this third-season-ending quest to prevent intergalactic war. The Raza's crew attempt to unite Ferrous' enemies and put an end to the corporate war before the new fleet can be used.
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