Dark Matter

Name: Dark Matter
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2015-06-12
Cast: Melissa O'Neil, Anthony Lemke, Alex Mallari Jr., Jodelle Ferland, Roger Cross

2015 | 3 seasons | 43 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Battlestar Galactica or Halo, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 28 hours in all.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

The six-person crew of a derelict spaceship awakens from stasis in the farthest reaches of space. Their memories wiped clean, they have no recollection of who they are or how they got on board. The only clue to their identities is a cargo bay full of weaponry and a destination: a remote mining colony that is about to become a war zone. With no idea whose side they are on, they face a deadly decision. Will these amnesiacs turn their backs on history, or will their pasts catch up with them?

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 194K people sought it out in the past year