In recent years, it feels as if thenovel adaptation is becoming even more dominant on our screens, with the likes ofBig Little LiesandAll the Light We Cannot Seejust two of themyriad adaptations produced for our enjoyment. Up next on theconveyor belt of book-to-screen showsis an adaptation ofBlake Crouch’sDark Matter, a novel nominated for the 2016 World Technology Awards. Blending both the sci-fi and thriller genres,Dark Mattercaptured the imagination of many a reader, with the possibility of a TV series always seeming likely. That announcement finally came four years after the release of the book in December 2020, when it was announced that Apple TV+ would be at the helm.
With a top cast and a seemingly impressive budget behind it, the palpable excitement about the upcoming release is more than understandable, especially when one considers the manypositive reactions received by the official trailer. With that in mind, and with time ticking ever closer until the launch, here is everything we know aboutDark Matter.
Dark Matter
A man is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could’ve lived, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from a most terrifying foe: himself.
When is the Release Date for ‘Dark Matter’?
The official release date forDark Matteris July 16, 2025.
Where Can You Watch ‘Dark Matter’?
Dark Matterwill beofficially available to stream on Apple TV+, joining the great list ofother indulgent shows the streamer currently offers.
Watch on Apple TV+
Is There A Trailer For ‘Dark Matter’?
The official trailer forDark Matterwas released on April 11 and is available to watch above. Bolstered by a haunting soundtrack, this trailer introduces the audience to theintricate sci-fi details that are so crucial toDark Matter’s plot. Brooding and tense, the atmosphere morphs from one of unease to one of sheer stress, as the harrowing depths of the protagonist’s situations are revealed by himself. Given the impressive ambiance this trailer crafts,Dark Matterlooks to be one of the moreunmissable additions to May’s streaming schedule.
Who Is in the Cast for ‘Dark Matter’?
The biggest casting announcements made forDark Mattercame in the form of theshow’s central pair, Jason and Daniela Dessen, played byJoel EdgertonandJennifer Connellyrespectively. Edgerton, an Australian actor, and filmmaker, is perhaps best known for his roles in the likes ofThe Gift,The King, andBoy Erasedand even voiced a policeman in a recent episode ofBluey. Connelly, on the other hand, is known for her roles in the likes ofHulkandRequiem for a Dream, with hergreatest achievement coming from her Academy Award win for Best Supporting ActressinA Beautiful Mind.
The rest of the ensemble is rounded out by the likes ofAlice Braga(I Am Legend) as Amanda,Jimmi Simpson(Pachinko) as Ryan,Oakes Fegley(Wonderstruck) as Charlie Dessen,Dayo Okeniyi(Rise) as Leighton, andAmanda Brugel(The Handmaid’s Tale) as Blaire, alongside several other talented performers in smaller supporting roles.
What is ‘Dark Matter’ About?
For those fond of the source material, there will be hope that this series stays true to its origins. Crouch’s novel follows a physicist, Jason Dessen, who is taken to a parallel universe against his will, as another version of his life plays out before his very eyes. The official synopsis for the upcoming adaptation ofDark Matterreads:
“Hailed as one of the best sci-fi novels of the decade, Dark Matter is a story about the road not taken. The series will follow Jason Dessen, 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. In this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.”
Who Is Behind ‘Dark Matter’?
The man behind the source material, Blake Crouch, was intelligentlyonboarded by Apple as both an executive producer and screenwriter, with his expertise on the central story unmatched. Writing alongside him are the likes ofMegan McDonnell,Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, andIhuoma Ofordire, withJakob Verbruggenso far slated to have directed the opening three episodes. Other executive producers on the project include Joel Edgerton,David Manpearl, andMatt Tolmach.
What is the Episode Schedule For ‘Dark Matter’?
There will be eight episodes in total ofDark Matter, with the opening two episodes released on the premiere date followed by the other six episodes being released weekly. The schedule forDark Matterreads:
Release Date
“Are You Happy in Your Life?”
June 17, 2025
August 22, 2025
“The Corridor”
June 03, 2025
“Dark Velocity”
June 20, 2025
“Fucking Married People”
July 12, 2025
“In the Fires of Dead Stars”
June 23, 2025
July 12, 2025
