‘Dark Matter’ Episode Guide: How Many Episodes In Apple TV+’s Sci-Fi Thriller?

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Dark Matter (2024)

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As Apple TV+‘s Palm Royale ends an eventful first season, the streamer’s compelling new series, Dark Matter, begins.

Based on Blake Crouch’s popular sci-fi novel of the same name, Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor, husband, and father who unexpectedly explores “the road not taken.”

Per Apple TV+, “One night while walking home on the streets of Chicago, [Jason] 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.”

Sounds exciting, right? It is! So you won’t want to miss a moment of the intense series.

Curious when Dark Matter premieres on Apple TV+? How many episodes are in Dark Matter Season 1? What time you should tune in each week? And who’s who in the cast?

Here’s everything to know about Apple TV+’s latest thrilling sci-fi series.

Dark Matter Premiere Date On Apple TV+:

Want to know when Dark Matter premieres on Apple TV+? The first two episodes drop on Wednesday, May 8.

How Many Episodes Are In Dark Matter Season 1 On Apple TV+?

The first season of Dark Matter consists of nine episodes — not eight, not ten…nine. (Just like Severance Season 1!) After Dark Matter‘s first two episodes premiere on Wednesday, May 8, the series will follow a weekly release schedule until its June 26 finale.

What Time Do New Episodes Of Dark Matter Come Out On Apple TV+?

As noted above, new episodes of Dark Matter will premiere weekly on Wednesdays until the finale. That said, Apple TV+ often releases new episodes at 8:00 p.m. ET the night ahead of designated premiere dates, so if you’re extra eager to watch, keep your eyes peeled for new Dark Matter episodes on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET.

If it’s Wednesday and you don’t see a new episode of Dark Matter on Apple TV+, don’t panic! Try refreshing your browser or app. Sometimes platforms take a few moments to load new content.

Joel Edgerton in 'Dark Matter'
Photo: Apple TV+

Dark Matter Episode Guide: When Do New Episodes of Dark Matter Premiere On Apple TV+?

Looking for a complete Dark Matter episode guide with corresponding episode titles and premiere dates? Here are the official premiere dates for Season 1’s 10 episodes, which premiere throughout May and June. (Again, remember to keep an eye out for early Tuesday releases.)

  • Episode 1, “Are You Happy in Your Life?”: Wednesday, May 8
  • Episode 2, “Trip of a Lifetime”: Wednesday, May 8
  • Episode 3, “The Box”: Wednesday, May 15
  • Episode 4, “The Corridor”: Wednesday, May 22
  • Episode 5, “Wordless”: Wednesday, May 29
  • Episode 6, “Superposition”: Wednesday, June 5
  • Episode 7, “In the Fires of Dead Stars”: Wednesday, June 12
  • Episode 8, “Jupiter”: Wednesday, June 19
  • Episode 9, “Entanglement”: Wednesday, June 26

Is There A Dark Matter Trailer?

You bet! Get a first look at Jason Dessen’s life being turned upside down in Apple TV+’s Dark Matter trailer located at the top of this article.

Dark Matter Cast: Who’s Who In The Apple TV+ Thriller?

Curious who’s who in the Dark Matter cast? In addition to Edgerton, Dark Matter stars actors from television series and films including Westworld, A Beautiful Mind, I Am Legend, Pete’s Dragon, and more.

Here’s a look at some of Dark Matter‘s main characters:

  • Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen
  • Jennifer Connelly as Daniela Vargas Dessen
  • Oakes Fegley as Charlie Dessen
  • Alice Braga as Amanda Lucas
  • Jimmi Simpson as Ryan Holder
  • Dayo Okeniyi as Leighton Vance