Dark Matter Season 2: Release Date, Episodes and Where to Watch

Dark Matter season 2 is already out: Apple TV released it from August 28 to October 30, 2026, one episode every Friday. This is the sci-fi series Dark Matter starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, based on Blake Crouch’s novel. Below are the dates and titles of all 10 episodes, who is back in the cast, whether there will be a season 3 and where to watch the show in Ukraine. No spoilers; facts checked on November 10, 2026.

When Dark Matter season 2 came out

Apple renewed the show back in August 2024, after the season 1 finale. The premiere date was announced on April 7, 2026 together with a first look, and the trailer was unveiled on July 25 at San Diego Comic-Con. The first episode dropped on Friday, August 28, new episodes followed weekly, and the tenth and final one arrived on October 30. Blake Crouch and executive producer Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry co-wrote every episode.

No.	Episode	Release date
1	A Quiet Life	28.08.2026
2	A Perfect World	04.09.2026
3	Everything Beautiful, Everything Terrible	11.09.2026
4	Stars, Hide Your Fires	18.09.2026
5	Love and Be Loved	25.09.2026
6	What the Universe Is Made Of	02.10.2026
7	The Pyramid	09.10.2026
8	The Basic Oneness of Everything	16.10.2026
9	How to Build the Box	23.10.2026
10	No Quiet Life	30.10.2026

What Dark Matter season 2 is about

Season 1 followed Jason Dessen, a Chicago physicist, professor and family man who is abducted one night into an alternate version of his own life. In season 2, according to Apple, the Dessens settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe, until the unimaginable forces them to run again. Jason grows obsessed with the Box, Daniela’s paranoia pushes her to the brink, and their son Charlie longs for some stability. Meanwhile, Amanda and Ryan team up to find their way home, and Leighton chases his vision of a “perfect world” while Blair tries to stop him.

Season 2 cast

The whole main cast is back: Joel Edgerton (Jason Dessen), Jennifer Connelly (Daniela), Alice Braga (Amanda Lucas), Jimmi Simpson (Ryan Holder), Dayo Okeniyi (Leighton Vance), Oakes Fegley (Charlie) and Amanda Brugel (Blair Caplan), who was promoted to the main cast for season 2. Edgerton and Connelly also serve as executive producers. The new character is agent Mitchel MacNamara, played by Chris Diamantopoulos; Margo Martindale, Gil Birmingham and Mykelti Williamson appear as guest stars.

The novel and season 1

The show is based on Blake Crouch’s 2016 novel Dark Matter; a Ukrainian translation was published by KM-Books in 2017. Crouch created the series himself and serves as showrunner. Season 1 premiered on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2024 and ran until June 26; it was filmed in Chicago, including downtown, Millennium Park and the University of Chicago libraries. Critics liked both seasons, and season 2 scored higher on Metacritic, according to Wikipedia: 76 versus 64. Season 2 also came with “Dark Matter: The Official Podcast”, hosted by Crouch and Ben-Zekry.

Will there be Dark Matter season 3?

As of November 10, 2026, season 3 has not been officially announced: Apple has said nothing about a renewal, and Wikipedia has no record of an order either. For reference, Apple renewed season 2 about two months after the season 1 finale, but the premiere came two years later. Apple posts official news about the show on Apple TV Press, so that is the first place to check.

Where to watch Dark Matter in Ukraine

The show is an Apple original, so the only legal place to watch it is Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+). As of November 10, 2026, the show’s page for Ukraine lists both seasons, rated 18+. There is no Ukrainian dub, but Ukrainian subtitles are available, and the first episode can be watched for free.

Trailer

Apple TV posted the official season 2 trailer on YouTube on July 25, 2026, the day of the show’s Hall H panel at Comic-Con. There is no Ukrainian-dubbed trailer.

FAQ

When did Dark Matter season 2 come out?

On August 28, 2026, on Apple TV. Episodes dropped every Friday, and the tenth and final one came out on October 30.

How many episodes are in season 2?

Ten. Season 1 had nine, so there are 19 episodes in total.

Will there be a season 3?

As of 10.11.2026 it has not been officially announced. We will update this article as soon as Apple makes a decision.

Can I watch it in Ukrainian?

On Apple TV there is no Ukrainian dub, but Ukrainian subtitles are available.

Is it the same show as Dark Matter from 2015?

No. The 2015 show is a separate sci-fi series by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie for Space and Syfy; it ran for three seasons and was canceled in 2017. It has nothing to do with Crouch’s novel.