---
title: "Dark Matter"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-matter-2015"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 62425
imdb_id: "tt4159076"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 39
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 872
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Dark Matter (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-matter-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series "Dark Matter" is a science fiction drama that premiered in 2015. Developed by Prodigy Pictures in association with the Space channel, it follows the story of a six-person crew who awaken from stasis on a derelict spaceship. The crew's memories are wiped clean, leaving them with no recollection of who they are or how they got on board. They find a cargo bay full of weaponry and a destination, a remote mining colony that is on the brink of becoming a war zone. The crew must navigate this deadly situation, facing a decision that will determine their fate. The series explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of their actions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Six amnesiacs awaken on a derelict spaceship with no memory of their identities or mission."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- high-stakes conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- unreliable character motivations
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains sequences of conflict and weapon-related action.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, suspenseful, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The CW | Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Pluto TV | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 10 | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
Dark Matter is a science fiction television series that premiered in 2015. The show is developed by Prodigy Pictures in association with the Space channel and the Syfy channel. The series follows the story of six strangers who wake up with total amnesia on a spaceship. As they try to piece together their former identities, they face various internal and external threats. The six-person crew of a derelict spaceship awakens from stasis in the farthest reaches of space. The series explores themes of identity, loyalty, and survival as the characters navigate their mysterious pasts and the dangers that surround them. By the end of the first season, a traitor amongst them is revealed. The show is classified as a science fiction and fantasy television series with elements of drama.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 39
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 30 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie
- **Networks / Studios**: Syfy, Space

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Melissa O'Neil** as *Two*
- **Anthony Lemke** as *Three*
- **Alex Mallari Jr.** as *Four*
- **Jodelle Ferland** as *Five*
- **Roger Cross** as *Six*
- **Zoie Palmer** as *The Android*
- **Marc Bendavid** as *One*
- **Melanie Liburd** as *Nyx*
- **Natalie Brown** as *Sarah*
- **Shaun Sipos** as *Devon Taltherd*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Six people wake up on a spaceship with no memory of who they are.

### Q: Do the characters know why they are on the ship?
No, their memories have been wiped clean.

### Q: What do they find in the cargo bay?
They discover a collection of weaponry.

### Q: Where is the ship headed?
The ship is traveling toward a remote mining colony.

### Q: Is the mining colony safe?
The colony is described as a location about to become a war zone.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dark Matter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/62425)
- [Dark Matter (2015 TV series)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Matter_(2015_TV_series))

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