Apple TV+ dropped the highly anticipated sci‑fi thriller Dark Matter today, and the first episode immediately hooked audiences with its surreal concept and emotional core. The series is based on Blake Crouch’s bestselling novel and introduces viewers to Jason Dessen, a physics professor and family man whose ordinary life in Chicago takes an extraordinary turn.
The premiere episode starts with Jason’s life seeming almost idyllic. He’s a devoted husband and father, respected by his students and settled into his routines. But that calm shatters in an instant when he is abducted and suddenly finds himself in an alternate version of his life, one where his choices led him down a very different path.
It’s not just a shocking twist; it’s an emotional one. The premiere does a brilliant job of making you feel the confusion, loss, and desperation of a man who suddenly has to reckon with what his life could have been and can’t yet make sense of his present reality. The setup is as thrilling as it is poignant, blending high‑concept sci‑fi with real human stakes that make you genuinely care about Jason’s journey.
With its intriguing setup, strong performances, and cerebral premise, the first episode made Dark Matter one of the most talked‑about premieres of the spring and gave fans plenty to unpack and anticipate in the episodes to come.
