Dark Matter (2015)
A derelict spaceship crew awakens with no memories, facing a war zone and an epic, gritty mystery.
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 intense is Dark Matter?
Dark Matter is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-14.
What Dark Matter feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepicatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Dark Matter
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Dark Matter for you?
Is Dark Matter scary?
Only a little. Dark Matter has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Dark Matter gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dark Matter sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dark Matter OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Dark Matter?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Dark Matter?
Dark Matter is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Dark Matter have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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