When it comes to scripted TV shows, Syfy has had both hits and flops. Which of the current series will be cancelled or renewed for another season?
There's lots of data that Syfy execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are the major ingredient.
Scripted Syfy Network shows listed: 12 Monkeys, Aftermath, The Ark, Astrid & Lilly Save the World, Bitten, Blood Drive, Channel Zero, Childhood's End, Chucky, Continuum, Dark Matter, Day of the Dead, Deadly Class, Defiance, Dominion, The Expanse, Ghost Wars, Happy!, Haven, Helix, Hunters, Incorporated, Killjoys, Krypton, Lost Girl, The Magicians, Nightflyers, Olympus, Reginald the Vampire, Resident Alien, Superstition, SurrealEstate, Vagrant Queen, Van Helsing, Wynonna Earp, and Z Nation.
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There's lots of data that Syfy execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are the major ingredient.
Scripted Syfy Network shows listed: 12 Monkeys, Aftermath, The Ark, Astrid & Lilly Save the World, Bitten, Blood Drive, Channel Zero, Childhood's End, Chucky, Continuum, Dark Matter, Day of the Dead, Deadly Class, Defiance, Dominion, The Expanse, Ghost Wars, Happy!, Haven, Helix, Hunters, Incorporated, Killjoys, Krypton, Lost Girl, The Magicians, Nightflyers, Olympus, Reginald the Vampire, Resident Alien, Superstition, SurrealEstate, Vagrant Queen, Van Helsing, Wynonna Earp, and Z Nation.
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- 5/24/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In the ever-evolving landscape of science fiction, Dark Matter, based on Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel, emerges as an ambitious yet convoluted series. This Apple TV+ adaptation relies heavily on its talented cast, particularly Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, to keep it from unraveling under the weight of its intricate plot. The series explores what happens when physicist Jason Dessen, portrayed by Edgerton, is abducted into an alternate reality where his life took a different path. This premise provides a fertile ground for examining the concept of parallel worlds, a staple in recent sci-fi narratives. Edgerton deftly navigates his dual roles,
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- 5/24/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Good Doctor Season 7 finale recap: The series ends with the death of a beloved character ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
“The Good Doctor” concluded seven seasons on ABC on Tuesday, and if you’re searching for the perfect series finale filled with lots of drama, heartfelt moments, and a healthy dose of optimism, this show succeeded on all fronts.
Launching on September 20, 2017, the drama followed the development of autistic surgeon Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) from surgical resident to successful physician at San Jose’s St. Bonaventure Hospital, as well as a husband, father, and friend to his coworkers over the years.
What happens in The Good Doctor Season 7 Finale?
The series finale sees Dr. Shaun Murphy coming to terms with the news of Dr. Aaron Glassman’s deadly brain cancer in Tuesday’s season finale. After much protest, Glassman, who only has 6-8 months to live, converses with Shaun, how he...
“The Good Doctor” concluded seven seasons on ABC on Tuesday, and if you’re searching for the perfect series finale filled with lots of drama, heartfelt moments, and a healthy dose of optimism, this show succeeded on all fronts.
Launching on September 20, 2017, the drama followed the development of autistic surgeon Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) from surgical resident to successful physician at San Jose’s St. Bonaventure Hospital, as well as a husband, father, and friend to his coworkers over the years.
What happens in The Good Doctor Season 7 Finale?
The series finale sees Dr. Shaun Murphy coming to terms with the news of Dr. Aaron Glassman’s deadly brain cancer in Tuesday’s season finale. After much protest, Glassman, who only has 6-8 months to live, converses with Shaun, how he...
- 5/23/2024
- by Aastha Soni
- KoiMoi
Who Is Max in Dark Matter? The Apple TV+ Series Just Threw Fans A Curveball - Main Image
Who is Max in Apple TV's Sci-Fi series Dark Matter? Although the series centers on Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton) and his alternate-universe counterpart, the secret revealed in episodes 3 and 4 might change that – and raise the stakes considerably.
Episode 3, titled The Box, reveals the existence of a mysterious child, previously unmentioned in the series. This deviates from the series' source material, Blake Crouch's 2016 best-selling novel of the same name, and has led to some out-there theories. Here's what makes Max's existence crucial in Dark Matter.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Apple Tv+'s Dark Matter, so proceed with caution.
Who Is Max Dessen in Dark Matter? Theories Explored
Episode 3 shows "Jason B", aka the alternate universe version of physics professor Jason Dessen ("Jason A"), a heartbreaking part of Jason A's reality.
Who is Max in Apple TV's Sci-Fi series Dark Matter? Although the series centers on Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton) and his alternate-universe counterpart, the secret revealed in episodes 3 and 4 might change that – and raise the stakes considerably.
Episode 3, titled The Box, reveals the existence of a mysterious child, previously unmentioned in the series. This deviates from the series' source material, Blake Crouch's 2016 best-selling novel of the same name, and has led to some out-there theories. Here's what makes Max's existence crucial in Dark Matter.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Apple Tv+'s Dark Matter, so proceed with caution.
Who Is Max Dessen in Dark Matter? Theories Explored
Episode 3 shows "Jason B", aka the alternate universe version of physics professor Jason Dessen ("Jason A"), a heartbreaking part of Jason A's reality.
- 5/23/2024
- EpicStream
Satisfying people’s never-ending interest in science fiction series, Apple TV has become presumably the main platform that releases the most inventive shows in the genre.
While its global chart is now dominated by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly’s Dark Matter, there are a number of other worth-watching titles to be binged by sci-fi veterans.
Here are 4 of the most high-rated science fiction shows on Apple TV+.
Severance (2022 - …)
Adam Scott-starring psychological thriller series follows the employees of the fictional corporation Lumon Industries, who undergo severance, a special medical procedure that divides their memories between their work and personal lives. Its first season gained so much praise from both critics and the audience that it has become one of the best platform’s shows, and it is reflected in its decent score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
For All Mankind (2019 - …)
Set during the famous Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States,...
While its global chart is now dominated by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly’s Dark Matter, there are a number of other worth-watching titles to be binged by sci-fi veterans.
Here are 4 of the most high-rated science fiction shows on Apple TV+.
Severance (2022 - …)
Adam Scott-starring psychological thriller series follows the employees of the fictional corporation Lumon Industries, who undergo severance, a special medical procedure that divides their memories between their work and personal lives. Its first season gained so much praise from both critics and the audience that it has become one of the best platform’s shows, and it is reflected in its decent score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
For All Mankind (2019 - …)
Set during the famous Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States,...
- 5/22/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Finally, a little bit of clarity emerges.
Jason1 and Amanda got a bit of a handle on how this dimension-hopping thing works on Dark Matter (2024) Season 1 Episode 4.
Also, we got a peek at Jason's motivations for switching places with Jason1 on Dark Matter (2024) Season 1 Episode 1.
The Corridor made traveling through the multiverse somewhat more believable for viewers.
By the episode's end, the corridor that several of the players ended up using was more comprehensible.
But, at the same time, it was potentially even more dangerous. Be careful what you wish for, indeed.
What became readily apparent was that Jason2 was the only person who understood exactly how The Box worked.
Jason1 determined early on that The Corridor was the gateway to a multiverse of possible dimensions.
But understanding the big picture isn't the same as being familiar with the essential details of making the process work.
Jason1 could make all...
Jason1 and Amanda got a bit of a handle on how this dimension-hopping thing works on Dark Matter (2024) Season 1 Episode 4.
Also, we got a peek at Jason's motivations for switching places with Jason1 on Dark Matter (2024) Season 1 Episode 1.
The Corridor made traveling through the multiverse somewhat more believable for viewers.
By the episode's end, the corridor that several of the players ended up using was more comprehensible.
But, at the same time, it was potentially even more dangerous. Be careful what you wish for, indeed.
What became readily apparent was that Jason2 was the only person who understood exactly how The Box worked.
Jason1 determined early on that The Corridor was the gateway to a multiverse of possible dimensions.
But understanding the big picture isn't the same as being familiar with the essential details of making the process work.
Jason1 could make all...
- 5/22/2024
- by Dale McGarrigle
- TVfanatic
The multiverse just got a little more complicated on Dark Matter.
In Apple TV+’s limited series, which is based on the sci-fi novel of the same name by Blake Crouch, physics professor Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) is pulled into an alternate version of his life by a stranger. In this universe, he chose his science career over his pregnant girlfriend Daniela (Jennifer Connelly), they never got married, and she terminated her pregnancy, meaning that their son Charlie (Oakes Fegley) was never born. The kicker? Jason’s abductor is an alternate universe version of himself, who’s now taken over his life with Daniela and Charlie.
In Apple TV+’s limited series, which is based on the sci-fi novel of the same name by Blake Crouch, physics professor Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) is pulled into an alternate version of his life by a stranger. In this universe, he chose his science career over his pregnant girlfriend Daniela (Jennifer Connelly), they never got married, and she terminated her pregnancy, meaning that their son Charlie (Oakes Fegley) was never born. The kicker? Jason’s abductor is an alternate universe version of himself, who’s now taken over his life with Daniela and Charlie.
- 5/22/2024
- by Kelly Martinez
- Primetimer
Eric releases on Netflix on May 30, 2024.
A six-episode limited series starring heavyweights Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffmann will be available on Netflix at the end of May. Abi Morgan created and wrote the series. She is known for her incredible work on films like Shame and The Iron Lady and her Emmy-winning writing on The Hour. The series follows a set of parents who are struggling after their son is kidnapped on his way to school.
Set in New York, Eric replicates some of the incredible work of past crime-thrilling series from Netflix, such as Mindhunters, Griselda, and Ripley. The often dark tone of the series brings a nice twist with the introduction of Eric. Eric is a character that Vincent and Cassie’s son Edgar had drawn. The larger-than-life monster is brought to life after Edgar’s kidnapping, bringing a much-needed comedic aspect to the series.
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A six-episode limited series starring heavyweights Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffmann will be available on Netflix at the end of May. Abi Morgan created and wrote the series. She is known for her incredible work on films like Shame and The Iron Lady and her Emmy-winning writing on The Hour. The series follows a set of parents who are struggling after their son is kidnapped on his way to school.
Set in New York, Eric replicates some of the incredible work of past crime-thrilling series from Netflix, such as Mindhunters, Griselda, and Ripley. The often dark tone of the series brings a nice twist with the introduction of Eric. Eric is a character that Vincent and Cassie’s son Edgar had drawn. The larger-than-life monster is brought to life after Edgar’s kidnapping, bringing a much-needed comedic aspect to the series.
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- 5/22/2024
- by Ricky Valero
- FandomWire
The new Apple TV+ series Dark Matter shines a light on the multiverse conundrum through the curious journey of Joel Edgerton’s character, Jason Dessen. The show dives deep into the myriad ‘what if’ scenarios when one man finds himself thrust into alternate versions of his life, highlighting multiverse themes that have been explored before. A twisty sci-fi mind-bender Jason is a physics teacher in Chicago whose quiet life takes a radical turn when he’s abducted and propelled into an alternate version of his reality. As showcased throughout the nine-part series, his alternate self made different, career-focused choices leading him to
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- 5/22/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The new Apple TV+ series Dark Matter shines a light on the multiverse conundrum through the curious journey of Joel Edgerton’s character, Jason Dessen. The show dives deep into the myriad ‘what if’ scenarios when one man finds himself thrust into alternate versions of his life, highlighting multiverse themes that have been explored before. A twisty sci-fi mind-bender Jason is a physics teacher in Chicago whose quiet life takes a radical turn when he’s abducted and propelled into an alternate version of his reality. As showcased throughout the nine-part series, his alternate self made different, career-focused choices leading him to
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- 5/22/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
2002 was the year of the release of the already legendary Firefly. During its short life on television, the series managed to gain cult status, an army of loyal fans and an honorable place in the list of the best science fiction projects.
However, the love of critics and viewers could not save Firefly from a quick cancellation. The Fox network expected sky-high ratings, but its bosses interfered with the filming process and even showed episodes in a different order than the creators intended. As a result, the show was axed after its first season.
If you still haven't come to terms with Firefly's short life and have already watched its one and only season a hundred times, then you should pay attention to a series that went unnoticed by many viewers, but definitely deserves the attention of sci-fi fans – Dark Matter, released in 2015.
What Is Dark Matter About?
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However, the love of critics and viewers could not save Firefly from a quick cancellation. The Fox network expected sky-high ratings, but its bosses interfered with the filming process and even showed episodes in a different order than the creators intended. As a result, the show was axed after its first season.
If you still haven't come to terms with Firefly's short life and have already watched its one and only season a hundred times, then you should pay attention to a series that went unnoticed by many viewers, but definitely deserves the attention of sci-fi fans – Dark Matter, released in 2015.
What Is Dark Matter About?
Six...
- 5/21/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Eddie Vedder has called Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker a “fucking pussy” after the NFL player stated his belief that women are better off staying at home rather than pursuing a career.
The Pearl Jam singer made a lengthy speech during his band’s concert in Las Vegas on Saturday (May 18th) in response to Butker’s now-infamous commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend. Beginning his comments, Vedder praised Pearl Jam’s opening act Deep Sea Diver.
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“The singer, Jessica, and the keyboard player, Patti, they must not have believed that ‘diabolical lie’ that women should take pride in taking a backseat to their man,” Vedder said, quoting a phrase from Butker’s speech.
He continued by saying that “there should be pride in homemaking if you’re a man or a woman” — which he described as “one of the hardest jobs” — before...
The Pearl Jam singer made a lengthy speech during his band’s concert in Las Vegas on Saturday (May 18th) in response to Butker’s now-infamous commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend. Beginning his comments, Vedder praised Pearl Jam’s opening act Deep Sea Diver.
Get Pearl Jam Tickets Here
“The singer, Jessica, and the keyboard player, Patti, they must not have believed that ‘diabolical lie’ that women should take pride in taking a backseat to their man,” Vedder said, quoting a phrase from Butker’s speech.
He continued by saying that “there should be pride in homemaking if you’re a man or a woman” — which he described as “one of the hardest jobs” — before...
- 5/20/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
The Veil Season 1 Episode 4 Ending Explained: Does Imogen Survive The Attack? (Photo Credit – IMDb)
FX’s The Veil is back with another fresh episode, and the web of lies and deceit has further intensified. Not much happens in terms of plot progression, but we do get to know certain key details about some of the show’s characters. As Imogen continues her mission of revealing Adilah’s true identity, she becomes the target of an almost fatal attack.
What Happens to Imogen in The Veil Episode 4?
Intending to find out Adilah’s true identity, Imogen accompanies her to a bar where the former suddenly notices Emir (Alec Secareanu). He asks Adilah to leave and come with him, but she refuses and requests that he trust her instead. Imogen notices the two talking while searching for Adilah, and as soon as she spots them, Emir leaves quickly. When Imogen asks Adilah about Emir,...
FX’s The Veil is back with another fresh episode, and the web of lies and deceit has further intensified. Not much happens in terms of plot progression, but we do get to know certain key details about some of the show’s characters. As Imogen continues her mission of revealing Adilah’s true identity, she becomes the target of an almost fatal attack.
What Happens to Imogen in The Veil Episode 4?
Intending to find out Adilah’s true identity, Imogen accompanies her to a bar where the former suddenly notices Emir (Alec Secareanu). He asks Adilah to leave and come with him, but she refuses and requests that he trust her instead. Imogen notices the two talking while searching for Adilah, and as soon as she spots them, Emir leaves quickly. When Imogen asks Adilah about Emir,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Pramila Tripathi
- KoiMoi
Dark Matter Season 1 Ep 3 Ending Explained: Do Jason & Amanda Make It To A Different Reality? (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The latest episode of Dark Matter is full of twists and turns and is bound to keep viewers engaged with its sci-fi details. At the end of episode 2, we witnessed the possible murder of Daniela 2 in the alternate reality where Jason 1 had found himself after Jason 2 invaded his universe. This episode begins with Jason 1 trying to figure out what is happening with him.
What Happens to the Different Jasons in Different Realities?
While Jason 1 is trying to figure out what is happening around, Leighton believes that he is having some amnesiac episode and will soon remember things. In order to get a better understanding of his surroundings, Jason 1 agrees to Leighton’s theory and asks him to show him around as that might give a boost to his memory. Leighton, believing him,...
The latest episode of Dark Matter is full of twists and turns and is bound to keep viewers engaged with its sci-fi details. At the end of episode 2, we witnessed the possible murder of Daniela 2 in the alternate reality where Jason 1 had found himself after Jason 2 invaded his universe. This episode begins with Jason 1 trying to figure out what is happening with him.
What Happens to the Different Jasons in Different Realities?
While Jason 1 is trying to figure out what is happening around, Leighton believes that he is having some amnesiac episode and will soon remember things. In order to get a better understanding of his surroundings, Jason 1 agrees to Leighton’s theory and asks him to show him around as that might give a boost to his memory. Leighton, believing him,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Pramila Tripathi
- KoiMoi
Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter, now an Apple TV+ series, stands out as a compelling exploration of the multiverse theory. The series, adapted from Crouch’s bestselling novel, opens up thought-provoking discussions on parallel universes and the impact of our choices. This Is Where Reality Bends The story revolves around Jason Dessen, played by Joel Edgerton. A middle-aged college physics professor, Jason finds himself abducted into an alternate reality through a mysterious device known as the box. This contraption is central to the show’s premise—an invention enabling travels through multiple realities. Professor Deepak Kar’s words encapsulate the scientific intrigue behind Dark Matter:
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- 5/19/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Netflix’s rom-com “Mother of the Bride” and Will Forte crime drama series “Bodkin” led the Luminate streaming originals chart for the week of May 10-16, elbowing past higher-profile competition.
Two buzzy streaming original movies — Netflix’s “Unfrosted” and Amazon Prime Video’s “The Idea of You” — held up well in their second full week in release. The Jake Gyllenhaal starrer “Road House” continues to be a work horse for Prime Video, which confirmed earlier this week that a second installment is in development. A surprise on the original film chart was Netflix documentary “Living with Leopards,” which debuted at No. 7.
“Bodkin,” which revolves around a podcast crew that comes to investigate the disappearance of three people from a small town in Ireland years before, moved swiftly up the original streaming series chart, passing Netflix’s “A Man in Full.” The Jeff Daniels’ starrer came in at No. 2 in its second full week in release.
Two buzzy streaming original movies — Netflix’s “Unfrosted” and Amazon Prime Video’s “The Idea of You” — held up well in their second full week in release. The Jake Gyllenhaal starrer “Road House” continues to be a work horse for Prime Video, which confirmed earlier this week that a second installment is in development. A surprise on the original film chart was Netflix documentary “Living with Leopards,” which debuted at No. 7.
“Bodkin,” which revolves around a podcast crew that comes to investigate the disappearance of three people from a small town in Ireland years before, moved swiftly up the original streaming series chart, passing Netflix’s “A Man in Full.” The Jeff Daniels’ starrer came in at No. 2 in its second full week in release.
- 5/18/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
The hate for each of these projects has gained as much of a cult following as the shows themselves. But how much of it is justified?
Here are seven shows that are much better than critics and audiences say they are.
7. Imposters (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
Where to watch: Prime Video, Fandango at Home
The list begins with Imposters, a well-crafted dark comedy about a con artist who seduces victims and takes their money, which, unlike many of the following shows, is currently receiving warm reviews. Unfortunately, the ratings were so low at the time of its release that the show was canceled after only two seasons.
6. Dark Matter (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
Where to watch: The CW
Dark Matter is often compared to a low-budget rip-off of The Expanse since both premiered in 2015. However, the show in question raised equally interesting ethical questions about the identity of the protagonists, and coupled with some good action scenes,...
Here are seven shows that are much better than critics and audiences say they are.
7. Imposters (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
Where to watch: Prime Video, Fandango at Home
The list begins with Imposters, a well-crafted dark comedy about a con artist who seduces victims and takes their money, which, unlike many of the following shows, is currently receiving warm reviews. Unfortunately, the ratings were so low at the time of its release that the show was canceled after only two seasons.
6. Dark Matter (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
Where to watch: The CW
Dark Matter is often compared to a low-budget rip-off of The Expanse since both premiered in 2015. However, the show in question raised equally interesting ethical questions about the identity of the protagonists, and coupled with some good action scenes,...
- 5/17/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Jason1 (original Jason Dessen) can't catch a break, can he?
But at least he was still alive when Dark Matter (2024) Season 1 Episode 3 concluded, as the bodies kept dropping around him.
And the secret was out, in one dimension anyhow.
Is this series making more sense to anyone yet?
You have to feel for Jason1. He got dumped in a world that's not his own on Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 1.
Since his arrival, he has maintained, to anyone who will listen, that he didn't belong there. And the result was, at first, that he was considered crazy.
Things improved slightly in this episode as his coworkers at Velocity Labs decided he had amnesia or some other form of brain damage.
That's so much better than being insane.
Jason1 was right to be suspicious of Leighton and Velocity after seeing that dimension's version of the love of his life, Gabriela, gunned down by Dawn with no provocation.
But at least he was still alive when Dark Matter (2024) Season 1 Episode 3 concluded, as the bodies kept dropping around him.
And the secret was out, in one dimension anyhow.
Is this series making more sense to anyone yet?
You have to feel for Jason1. He got dumped in a world that's not his own on Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 1.
Since his arrival, he has maintained, to anyone who will listen, that he didn't belong there. And the result was, at first, that he was considered crazy.
Things improved slightly in this episode as his coworkers at Velocity Labs decided he had amnesia or some other form of brain damage.
That's so much better than being insane.
Jason1 was right to be suspicious of Leighton and Velocity after seeing that dimension's version of the love of his life, Gabriela, gunned down by Dawn with no provocation.
- 5/15/2024
- by Dale McGarrigle
- TVfanatic
Apple TV+’s latest sci-fi thriller Dark Matter already has us gripping the edge of our seats just two episodes in, but there are still plenty of questions to be answered. Like, how will Jason 1 (Joel Edgerton) return home to his loving wife Daniela (Jennifer Connelly), who is living unaware of her husband’s departure to an entirely different dimension? Why did Jason 2 (also Edgerton) kidnap Jason 1 and send him back to his alt-reality? How do all the other players at Velocity Labs tie into the nefarious scientific happenings going down at the R&d corp? And when will we finally see the show use Jason 2’s invention, a 12×12 metal box that hops between dimensions? The answer to that last question is: Very soon. In the drama’s third episode, titled “The Box,” we’ll get our first good look at the cube in question and just how it works,...
- 5/14/2024
- TV Insider
Dark Matter is a sci-fi thriller series created by Blake Crouch. Based on a 2016 novel of the same name by Crouch, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of a Chicago-based physicist as he is kidnapped and taken to an alternate universe. Now he must escape from there to stop his alternate self before he harms his real family. Dark Matter stars Dark Matter stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly in the lead roles with Oakes Fegley, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and Amanda Brugel starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved all the thrills and mind-bending story of Dark Matter here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Counterpart (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Starz
Counterpart is a sci-fi espionage thriller series created by Justin Marks. The Starz series follows the story of Howard Silk, a low-level agent at a Berlin-based United Nations spy agency as he finds...
Counterpart (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Starz
Counterpart is a sci-fi espionage thriller series created by Justin Marks. The Starz series follows the story of Howard Silk, a low-level agent at a Berlin-based United Nations spy agency as he finds...
- 5/13/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
On Saturday, May 11, Apple TV+ continued the “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” with an official Television Academy event at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles on behalf of the comedy series “Palm Royale.” Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was there to chat with stars Carol Burnett, Bruce Dern, Leslie Bibb, Josh Lucas and Amber Chardae Robinson, as well as executive producer, director and showrunner Abe Sylvia and executive producer/director Tate Taylor. Watch the exclusive red carpet interviews above.
“Palm Royale” is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, “Palm Royale” asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?” Set during the powder keg year...
“Palm Royale” is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, “Palm Royale” asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?” Set during the powder keg year...
- 5/13/2024
- by Latasha Ford and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
It’s never too late to look back! We finally found the time to celebrate the sexiest women of 2023 on television and in movies. Did your favorite sexy actress make our 2023 hottest women list?
Related: 30 Sexiest Women of 2022 (on TV and Movies)
#30 Peyton List
As our first entry of sexiest actresses in 2023, the “Cobra Kai” star Peyton List marked her year with impactful roles and expanding her presence across various platforms. She starred in the paranormal series “School Spirits” on Paramount+, playing a high school student navigating the complexities of the afterlife while solving the mystery of her own disappearance. This role has been a significant addition to her diverse acting portfolio, which includes a variety of characters across television and film.
Aside from her work in “School Spirits,” Peyton also participated in the horror film “Eli Roth’s Be Mine: A VR Valentine’s Slasher,” further showcasing her versatility...
Related: 30 Sexiest Women of 2022 (on TV and Movies)
#30 Peyton List
As our first entry of sexiest actresses in 2023, the “Cobra Kai” star Peyton List marked her year with impactful roles and expanding her presence across various platforms. She starred in the paranormal series “School Spirits” on Paramount+, playing a high school student navigating the complexities of the afterlife while solving the mystery of her own disappearance. This role has been a significant addition to her diverse acting portfolio, which includes a variety of characters across television and film.
Aside from her work in “School Spirits,” Peyton also participated in the horror film “Eli Roth’s Be Mine: A VR Valentine’s Slasher,” further showcasing her versatility...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jimmy P
- buddytv.com
Casting Chris Pratt as Star-Lord was a pretty big gamble for Marvel. After all, to most of us he was the man-child Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation and nothing more. Fortunately for Pratt and the MCU, director James Gunn saw something special in him. While a number of actors also auditioned for the part, one who still remembers that moment and why he didn’t land Peter Quill is Joel Edgerton, who is well aware he just didn’t understand the tone they were going for.
Appearing on The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast (via Variety), Joel Edgerton remembered Guardians of the Galaxy being one of the most high-profile projects he missed out on, probably for good reason. “Star-Lord’s a good one, actually, because I, unlike Chris [Pratt], didn’t quite sort of understand the tone of it the way he did and the way that those guys did. And...
Appearing on The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast (via Variety), Joel Edgerton remembered Guardians of the Galaxy being one of the most high-profile projects he missed out on, probably for good reason. “Star-Lord’s a good one, actually, because I, unlike Chris [Pratt], didn’t quite sort of understand the tone of it the way he did and the way that those guys did. And...
- 5/12/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Following its critically acclaimed first season, AMC’s “Interview with the Vampire” is back for round two, and the Gothic drama based on Anne Rice’s beloved novels remains one of TV’s best and brightest despite the inherent darkness within.
The new season (premiering Sunday at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+) picks up in the aftermath of the jaw-dropping reveal that closed out the show’s freshman outing: Louis’ (Jacob Anderson) loyal assistant Rashid is actually his vampire lover, Armand (Assad Zaman). Once again the show makes excellent use of its unique interview framing to jump between multiple timelines as Louis weaves a complicated tale for journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), one that explores his relationships with both Armand and Claudia, beginning with their adventures in Paris in the 1940s.
But lest you worry the show has entirely forgotten Sam Reid’s Lestat in the wake of Louis and...
The new season (premiering Sunday at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+) picks up in the aftermath of the jaw-dropping reveal that closed out the show’s freshman outing: Louis’ (Jacob Anderson) loyal assistant Rashid is actually his vampire lover, Armand (Assad Zaman). Once again the show makes excellent use of its unique interview framing to jump between multiple timelines as Louis weaves a complicated tale for journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), one that explores his relationships with both Armand and Claudia, beginning with their adventures in Paris in the 1940s.
But lest you worry the show has entirely forgotten Sam Reid’s Lestat in the wake of Louis and...
- 5/11/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Apple TV+ has opted not to continue with a second season of Constellation, its sci-fi psychological thriller series starring Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks. The news comes a month and a half after Constellation‘s eight-episode first season wrapped its quiet run on the streamer March 27.
Created and written by Peter Harness, Constellation stars Rapace as Jo – an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space – only to discover that key pieces of her life seem to be missing. The action-packed space adventure is an exploration of the dark edges of human psychology, and one woman’s desperate quest to expose the truth about the hidden history of space travel and recover all that she has lost.
The series, directed by Michelle MacLaren, Oliver Hirschbiegel and Joseph Cedar, also stars James D’Arcy, Julian Looman, William Catlett, Barbara Sukowa and introduces Rosie and Davina Coleman as Alice.
Produced...
Created and written by Peter Harness, Constellation stars Rapace as Jo – an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space – only to discover that key pieces of her life seem to be missing. The action-packed space adventure is an exploration of the dark edges of human psychology, and one woman’s desperate quest to expose the truth about the hidden history of space travel and recover all that she has lost.
The series, directed by Michelle MacLaren, Oliver Hirschbiegel and Joseph Cedar, also stars James D’Arcy, Julian Looman, William Catlett, Barbara Sukowa and introduces Rosie and Davina Coleman as Alice.
Produced...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The recent success of 3 Body Problem and the prominent domination of Prime Video’s Fallout banger show proved people’s great interest in science fiction series. Thus, every streaming platform is trying to present its own takes on the genre, including Apple TV.
These days they’re releasing the show you definitely shouldn’t miss, as it has already taken the first place in the platform’s global chart. Moreover, its premise can remind you of our favorite sci-fi titles, like the Dark Netflix original series (2017 - 2020).
Its plot revolves around Jason, a physics professor, living his happy middle-class life with his wife and teenage son. However, after being beaten and abducted, he awakens in an alternate version of his life, where he hasn't got literally everything he had.
It’s not the very end of Jason’s problems: another version of him attempts to walk in Og Jason’s shoes,...
These days they’re releasing the show you definitely shouldn’t miss, as it has already taken the first place in the platform’s global chart. Moreover, its premise can remind you of our favorite sci-fi titles, like the Dark Netflix original series (2017 - 2020).
Its plot revolves around Jason, a physics professor, living his happy middle-class life with his wife and teenage son. However, after being beaten and abducted, he awakens in an alternate version of his life, where he hasn't got literally everything he had.
It’s not the very end of Jason’s problems: another version of him attempts to walk in Og Jason’s shoes,...
- 5/10/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
“Dark Matter” is a new live-action science fiction TV series, based on the 2016 novel “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch, starring Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Oakes Fegley and Dayo Okeniyi, now streaming on AppleTV+:
“…’Anthon’ is a renowned physicist researching ‘Dark Matter’- particles we know nothing about, but of which 95% of our universe consists of. His life is turned upside down when his son ‘Thomas’ is kidnapped by ‘Elena’, a mysterious woman.
“From that moment Anthon not only has to go look for his son, but also for himself. Dark Matter is a reflection on the dark mysteries of our universe and how we relate to the unknown…”
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“…’Anthon’ is a renowned physicist researching ‘Dark Matter’- particles we know nothing about, but of which 95% of our universe consists of. His life is turned upside down when his son ‘Thomas’ is kidnapped by ‘Elena’, a mysterious woman.
“From that moment Anthon not only has to go look for his son, but also for himself. Dark Matter is a reflection on the dark mysteries of our universe and how we relate to the unknown…”
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- 5/10/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Apple TV+ is quickly taking the number one spot for the platforms where you can find peak TV shows. The latest original offering by the streaming service is the sci-fi thriller series, Dark Matter. Based on a 2016 novel of the same name by Blake Crouch, the series was developed for the small screen by Crouch himself.
Dark Matter follows the story of a physicist living in Chicago as he is kidnapped and taken to an alternate version of his life. Now he must fight to return to his original world before his alternate version harms his family. So, if you love the mind-bending story of Dark Matter here are all the release dates for its upcoming episodes.
Dark Matter – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Air?) Credit – Apple TV+
Dark Matter consists of eight episodes in total. The sci-fi thriller series premiered on Apple TV+ with its first two...
Dark Matter follows the story of a physicist living in Chicago as he is kidnapped and taken to an alternate version of his life. Now he must fight to return to his original world before his alternate version harms his family. So, if you love the mind-bending story of Dark Matter here are all the release dates for its upcoming episodes.
Dark Matter – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Air?) Credit – Apple TV+
Dark Matter consists of eight episodes in total. The sci-fi thriller series premiered on Apple TV+ with its first two...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Guardians of the Galaxy could’ve looked a little different.
In an upcoming episode of The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast, Joel Edgerton revealed that he auditioned for the role of Star-Lord, which eventually went to Chris Pratt, in James Gunn’s Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.
“I, unlike Chris, didn’t quite sort of understand the tone of it the way he did and the way that those guys did,” Edgerton said on the show. “And I wasn’t really sure how I could be a part of that tone. And I truly think that the world is a much better place that I’m not Star-Lord, even if I had the opportunity or I did a good enough audition because it is the way it’s meant to be.”
He continued, “And there was never a real conversation that it would have definitely been me. It was just, I...
In an upcoming episode of The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast, Joel Edgerton revealed that he auditioned for the role of Star-Lord, which eventually went to Chris Pratt, in James Gunn’s Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.
“I, unlike Chris, didn’t quite sort of understand the tone of it the way he did and the way that those guys did,” Edgerton said on the show. “And I wasn’t really sure how I could be a part of that tone. And I truly think that the world is a much better place that I’m not Star-Lord, even if I had the opportunity or I did a good enough audition because it is the way it’s meant to be.”
He continued, “And there was never a real conversation that it would have definitely been me. It was just, I...
- 5/10/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joel Edgerton revealed on The Playlist’s “Bingeworthy” podcast that he failed his audition for Star Lord in “Guardians of the Galaxy” because he just couldn’t nail down the tone writer-director James Gunn was looking for. Chris Pratt ended up getting the career-defining role, which he’d reprise in two “Guardians of the Galaxy” sequels and various other Marvel movies, including “Avengers: Infinity War.”
“Star-Lord’s a good one, actually, because I, unlike Chris [Pratt], didn’t quite sort of understand the tone of it the way he did and the way that those guys did,” Edgerton said on the podcast. “And I wasn’t really sure how I could be a part of that tone. And I truly think that the world is a much better place that I’m not Star-Lord, even if I had the opportunity or I did a good enough audition because it is the...
“Star-Lord’s a good one, actually, because I, unlike Chris [Pratt], didn’t quite sort of understand the tone of it the way he did and the way that those guys did,” Edgerton said on the podcast. “And I wasn’t really sure how I could be a part of that tone. And I truly think that the world is a much better place that I’m not Star-Lord, even if I had the opportunity or I did a good enough audition because it is the...
- 5/10/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ is establishing itself as the main provider of sci-fi series. While its most successful entry in the genre, Severance, is still in post-production, the studio has treated audiences to another incredible story. Dark Matter had all the ingredients for success–- a star-studded cast and the creator of the original bestselling novel as showrunner.
What is Dark Matter About?
A talented physicist who gave up his scientific research for the sake of his family is kidnapped by an unknown person. When Jason comes to his feelings, he sees a crowd of strangers congratulating him on his successful return.
The man realizes that he has found himself in an alternate reality and is now forced to play the role of someone else in order to find his way home.
Dark Matter’s Showrunner is The Original Book Writer (But It Doesn’t Help)
The author, Blake Crouch, who made...
What is Dark Matter About?
A talented physicist who gave up his scientific research for the sake of his family is kidnapped by an unknown person. When Jason comes to his feelings, he sees a crowd of strangers congratulating him on his successful return.
The man realizes that he has found himself in an alternate reality and is now forced to play the role of someone else in order to find his way home.
Dark Matter’s Showrunner is The Original Book Writer (But It Doesn’t Help)
The author, Blake Crouch, who made...
- 5/10/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo ventures into another universe to discuss “Dark Matter.” The Apple TV+ series is based on the Blake Crouch book of the same name and follows a college professor who is abducted into an alternate universe and has to fight his way back to his old life and real family. The show stars Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and more.
Continue reading ‘Dark Matter’: Joel Edgerton & Jennifer Connelly Discuss Multiversal Sci-Fi Series, ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Marvel & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Dark Matter’: Joel Edgerton & Jennifer Connelly Discuss Multiversal Sci-Fi Series, ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Marvel & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.
- 5/10/2024
- by Mike DeAngelo
- The Playlist
Welcome to the 258th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast.
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
Here’s how this week’s episode plays out:
1. Headlines
Reba McEntire, George Lopez, Taylor Sheridan, Tracy Morgan, Michelle Yeoh, Formula 1 and Shohei Ohtani lead the week’s top industry headlines.
2. Streaming Bundles
Disney and Warner Discovery are re-creating the cable bundle with the announcement this week that the two conglomerates will package Max, Hulu and Disney+ in the summer.
3. Back to The Office
Don’t call it a reboot, but the new version of The Office has landed at Peacock, with the...
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
Here’s how this week’s episode plays out:
1. Headlines
Reba McEntire, George Lopez, Taylor Sheridan, Tracy Morgan, Michelle Yeoh, Formula 1 and Shohei Ohtani lead the week’s top industry headlines.
2. Streaming Bundles
Disney and Warner Discovery are re-creating the cable bundle with the announcement this week that the two conglomerates will package Max, Hulu and Disney+ in the summer.
3. Back to The Office
Don’t call it a reboot, but the new version of The Office has landed at Peacock, with the...
- 5/10/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel Studios' hunt for Star-Lord didn't result in quite as much attention as some other MCU roles. However, the decision to enlist Chris Pratt as the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise's lead generated a lot of discussion among fans.
It didn't take him long to prove James Gunn had made a perfect choice by choosing him to play Star-Lord. However, in an interview with The Playlist, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Dark Matter star Joel Edgerton has left us wondering "What If...?" by revealing he also auditioned to play Peter Quill.
"Star-Lord’s a good one, actually, because I, unlike Chris [Pratt], didn’t quite sort of understand the tone of it the way he did and the way that those guys did," the actor explained. "And I wasn’t really sure how I could be a part of that tone. And I truly think that the world is a much better...
It didn't take him long to prove James Gunn had made a perfect choice by choosing him to play Star-Lord. However, in an interview with The Playlist, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Dark Matter star Joel Edgerton has left us wondering "What If...?" by revealing he also auditioned to play Peter Quill.
"Star-Lord’s a good one, actually, because I, unlike Chris [Pratt], didn’t quite sort of understand the tone of it the way he did and the way that those guys did," the actor explained. "And I wasn’t really sure how I could be a part of that tone. And I truly think that the world is a much better...
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jennifer Connelly is an iconic actress who is known for voicing the character of Karen in the 2017 MCU film Spider-Man: Homecoming. Alongside the role, Connelly also portrayed the role of Betty Ross in Edward Norton’s 2003 film Hulk.
Having such a connection to the MCU, it stands to reason that Connelly wanted to return to the world of Marvel superheroes and villains. In a recent interview, Jennifer Connelly revealed that she would “absolutely” return to the MCU if this Avenger got another film!
Jennifer Connelly in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
Jennifer Connelly Wants To Return To The MCU!
And why wouldn’t she? Portraying an iconic role as Betty Ross and voicing the character of Karen in two Marvel films, Connelly is already familiar with the MCU. Plus, the actress is the wife of Paul Bettany, who portrays the role of Vision in the MCU!
Jennifer Connelly in...
Having such a connection to the MCU, it stands to reason that Connelly wanted to return to the world of Marvel superheroes and villains. In a recent interview, Jennifer Connelly revealed that she would “absolutely” return to the MCU if this Avenger got another film!
Jennifer Connelly in a still from Top Gun: Maverick
Jennifer Connelly Wants To Return To The MCU!
And why wouldn’t she? Portraying an iconic role as Betty Ross and voicing the character of Karen in two Marvel films, Connelly is already familiar with the MCU. Plus, the actress is the wife of Paul Bettany, who portrays the role of Vision in the MCU!
Jennifer Connelly in...
- 5/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Fans of the 2016 Dark Matter book are diving into a summary of its events, including an explanation of its curious ending.
Based on the sci-fi book by Blake Crouch, a Dark Matter series on Apple TV+ recently premiered, starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly.
Dark Matter (novel) was praised for its frenetic pace and imaginative blend of genres, though some critics found fault with its lack of character development and reliance on short, fragmented paragraphs.
Read full article on The Direct.
Based on the sci-fi book by Blake Crouch, a Dark Matter series on Apple TV+ recently premiered, starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly.
Dark Matter (novel) was praised for its frenetic pace and imaginative blend of genres, though some critics found fault with its lack of character development and reliance on short, fragmented paragraphs.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 5/9/2024
- by David Thompson
- The Direct
In the series premiere of Apple TV+’s Dark Matter, a former physicist is abducted into an alternate version of his life by a masked man who’s freakishly close to him. And it only gets weirder from there.
In the first episode (two are currently available to stream), we meet Jason (The Underground Railroad’s Joel Edgerton) and his wife Daniela (Snowpiercer’s Jennifer Connelly), a married couple living in Chicago with their teenaged son, Charlie (The Fabelmans‘ Oakes Fegley). Everything seems hunky-dory until Jason is invited out to celebrate an achievement by his friend and former colleague Ryan Holder...
In the first episode (two are currently available to stream), we meet Jason (The Underground Railroad’s Joel Edgerton) and his wife Daniela (Snowpiercer’s Jennifer Connelly), a married couple living in Chicago with their teenaged son, Charlie (The Fabelmans‘ Oakes Fegley). Everything seems hunky-dory until Jason is invited out to celebrate an achievement by his friend and former colleague Ryan Holder...
- 5/8/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Both broadly and specifically, “Dark Matter” is a TV series made with me in mind — or, at the very least, a version of me that could exist. Speaking generally, the Apple drama asks big questions about how the choices we make come to define who we are: Would I be different today if I had pursued a different career, married a different woman, or raised a different family? In small ways — the stuff of daydreams — the answer is, “Yes, of course, I’d be different.” In a different job, I wouldn’t be writing these words right now because I’d be napping in a hammock off the coast of Ireland, as a professional hammock tester specializing in cold weather climates. But aside from changes in what I’d be doing, what about who I am? Would a new profession, or a new partner, or a new home-life alter my personality?...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" best handled the topic of choice.
Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 1 and Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 2 are the latest on this topic.
Duplicate characters existing in separate dimensions is hardly a novel concept on television (or almost any creative medium).
The first such episode featuring a parallel universe was, no shock, on the 1963 episode of The Twilight Zone, "The Parallel." An astronaut returns from a lengthy journey to find his world not quite the same as he remembers it.
Another early example came in 1970 on the soap opera Dark Shadows. Vampire Barnabas Collins found a room in his mansion, Collinwood, a portal he used to escape to parallel time.
This concept was most vital in the 1967 Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror." It was set in a dimension where evil twins of the Star Trek characters lived.
This mirror universe was revisited on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine...
Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 1 and Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 2 are the latest on this topic.
Duplicate characters existing in separate dimensions is hardly a novel concept on television (or almost any creative medium).
The first such episode featuring a parallel universe was, no shock, on the 1963 episode of The Twilight Zone, "The Parallel." An astronaut returns from a lengthy journey to find his world not quite the same as he remembers it.
Another early example came in 1970 on the soap opera Dark Shadows. Vampire Barnabas Collins found a room in his mansion, Collinwood, a portal he used to escape to parallel time.
This concept was most vital in the 1967 Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror." It was set in a dimension where evil twins of the Star Trek characters lived.
This mirror universe was revisited on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine...
- 5/8/2024
- by Dale McGarrigle
- TVfanatic
What would happen if you turned left instead of right at a stoplight one day? How different could your life be? Jason Dessen finds out the answers to these questions the hard way in “Dark Matter,” the new contemporary sci-fi series based on the novel by Blake Crouch which debuts on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, May 8. The show follows Dessen as he’s pulled away from the reality he knows, and is forced to try and fight his way back to his own universe. You can watch Dark Matter: Season 1 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘Dark Matter’ Series Premiere When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Dark Matter’ Series Premiere
Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) is a highly knowledgeable physicist and professor, and dedicates his life to studying...
How to Watch ‘Dark Matter’ Series Premiere When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Dark Matter’ Series Premiere
Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) is a highly knowledgeable physicist and professor, and dedicates his life to studying...
- 5/8/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
This Dark Matter review contains no spoilers.
The best-selling science fiction novel Dark Matter by Blake Crouch has been adapted into an Apple TV+ original series, bolstered by an all-star cast. With Crouch himself staying on as the showrunner and executive producer, Dark Matter unfolds at a brisk pace that leans more into the thriller elements of the source material than the science fiction premise. And while many of the familiar stylistic and thematic tropes in a number of Apple TV+ original thrillers are on display, the performance by the series’ leads elevates the material and helps make Dark Matter stand distinct from its contemporaries on the platform.
Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physics teacher at a local university in the suburbs of Chicago who lives a happy, if unassuming, life with his wife Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) and their teenage son Charlie (Oakes Fegley). After reconnecting with...
The best-selling science fiction novel Dark Matter by Blake Crouch has been adapted into an Apple TV+ original series, bolstered by an all-star cast. With Crouch himself staying on as the showrunner and executive producer, Dark Matter unfolds at a brisk pace that leans more into the thriller elements of the source material than the science fiction premise. And while many of the familiar stylistic and thematic tropes in a number of Apple TV+ original thrillers are on display, the performance by the series’ leads elevates the material and helps make Dark Matter stand distinct from its contemporaries on the platform.
Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physics teacher at a local university in the suburbs of Chicago who lives a happy, if unassuming, life with his wife Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) and their teenage son Charlie (Oakes Fegley). After reconnecting with...
- 5/8/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Two roads diverged when one man — scientist Jason Desson (played by Joel Edgerton) — chose to start a family instead of pursuing his professional research in quantum mechanics. Apple TV+‘s Dark Matter, an adrenaline-pumping, thought-provoking, nine-episode sci-fi thriller based on Blake Crouch’s 2016 bestselling novel, explores the resulting alternative lives Jason has, based on that decision he made so many years earlier. While “Jason 1,” a comfortable family man, works as a physics professor for a lower-tier Chicago community college and happily resides with ex-artist wife Daniela (Snowpiercer’s Jennifer Connelly) and their teenaged son Charlie (Oakes Fegley), “Jason 2” reaches incredible career heights, wins the most prestigious scientific awards — and builds a dimension-hopping metal box. Jason 2 then uses that box to abduct Jason 1, sending his unsuspecting alter-ego into that lonely, but successful life, so that Jason 2 may infiltrate the family he never got to have. “That tension between the family life and the work life,...
- 5/7/2024
- TV Insider
Dark Matter releases on Apple TV+ on May 8th, 2024.
In 2016 Blake Crouch published his novel Dark Matter. It was a thrilling story exploring the possibilities of varying realities and alternate universes through the multiverse. The concept of the multiverse in entertainment was nothing new; however, this was years before the multiverse boom that now engulfs Marvel, DC and even the Oscars with hits like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Everything Everywhere All At Once.
I had the chance to speak with the series’ star Jimmi Simpson and Executive Producers Blake Crouch and Matt Tolmach.
The Plot
Jason Desson (Joel Edgerton), his wife Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) and his friend Ryan (Jimmi Simpson) all have varying encounters with the multiverse in this parallel universe spanning thriller from writer Blake Crouch.
Jimmie Simpson, Blake Crouch and Matt Tolmach talk Dark Matter
Joel Edgerton in Dark Matter
SUGGESTEDDark Matter Interview: Joel...
In 2016 Blake Crouch published his novel Dark Matter. It was a thrilling story exploring the possibilities of varying realities and alternate universes through the multiverse. The concept of the multiverse in entertainment was nothing new; however, this was years before the multiverse boom that now engulfs Marvel, DC and even the Oscars with hits like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Everything Everywhere All At Once.
I had the chance to speak with the series’ star Jimmi Simpson and Executive Producers Blake Crouch and Matt Tolmach.
The Plot
Jason Desson (Joel Edgerton), his wife Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) and his friend Ryan (Jimmi Simpson) all have varying encounters with the multiverse in this parallel universe spanning thriller from writer Blake Crouch.
Jimmie Simpson, Blake Crouch and Matt Tolmach talk Dark Matter
Joel Edgerton in Dark Matter
SUGGESTEDDark Matter Interview: Joel...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
Are Dark Matter and Constellation on Apple TV+ Connected? Exploring Similarities - Main Image
Apple TV is releasing another brand-new sci-fi series, but hang on a sec, this story seems... familiar. Are Dark Matter and Constellation on Apple TV+ connected?
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Apple TV+'s Constellation series, so proceed with caution.
Apple TV+'s Dark Matter and Constellation Similarities Explained
Dark Matter is an upcoming 9-episode series on Apple TV+.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton) and his surreal encounter with infinite realities. Sound familiar?
Constellation ended its eight-episode run back in March of this year. Following Jo's (played by Noomi Rapace) experience in outer space with her crew, strange things start happening to her once she returns to Earth.
She's forgetting memories about her past times and her backstory as the "old" Jo before the exploded incident occurred.
Apple TV is releasing another brand-new sci-fi series, but hang on a sec, this story seems... familiar. Are Dark Matter and Constellation on Apple TV+ connected?
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Apple TV+'s Constellation series, so proceed with caution.
Apple TV+'s Dark Matter and Constellation Similarities Explained
Dark Matter is an upcoming 9-episode series on Apple TV+.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton) and his surreal encounter with infinite realities. Sound familiar?
Constellation ended its eight-episode run back in March of this year. Following Jo's (played by Noomi Rapace) experience in outer space with her crew, strange things start happening to her once she returns to Earth.
She's forgetting memories about her past times and her backstory as the "old" Jo before the exploded incident occurred.
- 5/7/2024
- EpicStream
Have you ever watched It’s a Wonderful Life and wished that Frank Capra had paused to show us Clarence the Angel explaining to George Bailey how he was able to present him with the experience of a world in which he was never born?
Chances are good you haven’t — that you appreciate that the surest way to ruin whimsy is to “But actually…” it.
But if you have, indeed, yearned for a version of It’s a Wonderful Life in which “magic” was replaced by a literal black box and “joy and sadness and general wonderment” by “dejection and self-seriousness and general washed-out solemnity,” Apple TV+’s adaptation of Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter may be in your wheelhouse. It’s a series that doesn’t lack for ingenuity and, especially in the last two hours, ideas pop up that border on inspired, but the lack of tonal variation ultimately dooms Dark Matter.
Chances are good you haven’t — that you appreciate that the surest way to ruin whimsy is to “But actually…” it.
But if you have, indeed, yearned for a version of It’s a Wonderful Life in which “magic” was replaced by a literal black box and “joy and sadness and general wonderment” by “dejection and self-seriousness and general washed-out solemnity,” Apple TV+’s adaptation of Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter may be in your wheelhouse. It’s a series that doesn’t lack for ingenuity and, especially in the last two hours, ideas pop up that border on inspired, but the lack of tonal variation ultimately dooms Dark Matter.
- 5/7/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
AMC’s beloved vampire drama ‘Interview with the Vampire’ returns this week, but it’s just one of several big-name premieres bound for streamers.
Wait, wasn’t it just January a few weeks ago? The relentless march of time continues unabated, with apologies to Nietzsche devotees who follow the philosophy that time is a flat circle. The current year is now officially one-third of the way over, and many are likely putting the finishing touches on summer vacations or making grand plans for the end of the school year.
If you need a break from all that, or from the existential dread that comes along with the passage of linear time, there are some fabulous new TV shows and movies making their streaming debuts this week! Follow along with The Streamable and see the top new titles coming to a streaming service near you each and every day.
Monday, May 6 ‘NCIS’ Season 21 Finale | CBS,...
Wait, wasn’t it just January a few weeks ago? The relentless march of time continues unabated, with apologies to Nietzsche devotees who follow the philosophy that time is a flat circle. The current year is now officially one-third of the way over, and many are likely putting the finishing touches on summer vacations or making grand plans for the end of the school year.
If you need a break from all that, or from the existential dread that comes along with the passage of linear time, there are some fabulous new TV shows and movies making their streaming debuts this week! Follow along with The Streamable and see the top new titles coming to a streaming service near you each and every day.
Monday, May 6 ‘NCIS’ Season 21 Finale | CBS,...
- 5/6/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Apple TV+’s upcoming show Dark Matter is one of the most anticipated shows which is on the verge of release. Based on the story of an expert in astrophysics, the show sees the choices of people and how they lead to consequences that they aren’t prepared for.
With iconic actor Joel Edgerton portraying the lead role of Jason Dessen in the series, there was a certain aspect of humanity in the character. In an interview, the executive producers of Dark Matter praised Edgerton for deviating from the original book and making his character more human!
A still from Apple TV+’s upcoming show Dark Matter
There Are No Villains In Dark Matter, Only Bad Choices!
The first thing that sets this show apart from other shows is that there are no villains in the story, per se. With characters making choices and facing the consequences of their actions,...
With iconic actor Joel Edgerton portraying the lead role of Jason Dessen in the series, there was a certain aspect of humanity in the character. In an interview, the executive producers of Dark Matter praised Edgerton for deviating from the original book and making his character more human!
A still from Apple TV+’s upcoming show Dark Matter
There Are No Villains In Dark Matter, Only Bad Choices!
The first thing that sets this show apart from other shows is that there are no villains in the story, per se. With characters making choices and facing the consequences of their actions,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
We have Two special guests this week. The first is the star of Dark Matter and all-round screen legend Jennifer Connelly, who joins us to discuss that series. The second is Swindon native all-round Pilot legend Beth Webb, who jumps back in to the show to cover for Kay, who’s on holiday.
As well as getting ourselves back into quantum superposition for Dark Matter on Apple, we also tackle the final series of Inside No. 9, the fourth series of The Young Offenders and the new Rtd era of Doctor Who, plus James has a lot to say about a certain kissing scene that appears to have traumatised him since last week.
Listen to the episode on your podcast app of choice or the player above. And if you want to subscribe to Pilot TV+, find all the details here.
As well as getting ourselves back into quantum superposition for Dark Matter on Apple, we also tackle the final series of Inside No. 9, the fourth series of The Young Offenders and the new Rtd era of Doctor Who, plus James has a lot to say about a certain kissing scene that appears to have traumatised him since last week.
Listen to the episode on your podcast app of choice or the player above. And if you want to subscribe to Pilot TV+, find all the details here.
- 5/6/2024
- by James Dyer
- Empire - TV
Dark Matter releases on Apple TV+ on May 8th, 2024.
The Multiverse is undeniably dominating the world of pop-culture. With Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeping the Oscars in 2023, Spider-Man: No Way Home bringing fan favorite web-slingers back to the big-screen and The Flash… well, perhaps it’s better not to talk about that one. Audiences fascination with the multi-verse has slowed down in 2024. Deadpool and Wolverine is set to “save the MCU” by bringing the Merc with a Mouth into the biggest cinematic universe in history and teaming him up with Hugh Jackman’s highly celebrated Wolverine; however, the multi-verse isn’t exclusive to superhero levels of extravagance.
Dark Matter uses the endless possibilities of parallel universes for deeper exploration. The new series, adapted from the 2016 novel written by Blake Crouch — who also acts as an executive producer and writer here — utilizes the sliding doors theory to tackle elements of love and regret.
The Multiverse is undeniably dominating the world of pop-culture. With Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeping the Oscars in 2023, Spider-Man: No Way Home bringing fan favorite web-slingers back to the big-screen and The Flash… well, perhaps it’s better not to talk about that one. Audiences fascination with the multi-verse has slowed down in 2024. Deadpool and Wolverine is set to “save the MCU” by bringing the Merc with a Mouth into the biggest cinematic universe in history and teaming him up with Hugh Jackman’s highly celebrated Wolverine; however, the multi-verse isn’t exclusive to superhero levels of extravagance.
Dark Matter uses the endless possibilities of parallel universes for deeper exploration. The new series, adapted from the 2016 novel written by Blake Crouch — who also acts as an executive producer and writer here — utilizes the sliding doors theory to tackle elements of love and regret.
- 5/6/2024
- by Joshua Ryan
- FandomWire
On Friday, May 3, Apple TV+ kicked off the “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” with an official Television Academy event at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles on behalf of the comedy series “Loot.” Guests were treated to an exclusive first look at the Emmy House’s many activations which include an incredible recreation of “Molly’s Closet” and gives guests a chance to step into Molly’s shoes and feel like a billionaire. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was there to chat with stars Maya Rudolph, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Nat Faxon and Ron Funches, as well as executive producer, showrunner and writer Matt Hubbard. Watch the exclusive red carpet interviews above.
“Loot” season two returns a year after Molly Wells (Rudolph) settles her very public divorce from tech billionaire John Novak (Adam Scott), and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization,...
“Loot” season two returns a year after Molly Wells (Rudolph) settles her very public divorce from tech billionaire John Novak (Adam Scott), and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Latasha Ford and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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