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Dark Matter Season 2

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Dark Matter · Season 2

202610 episodes

In season two, the Dessens settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe, until the unimaginable forces them to run once again. As Jason's obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela's growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart. Elsewhere, Amanda and Ryan join forces in a desperate attempt to find their way home. With Blair determined to stop him, Leighton relentlessly chases his grand vision of creating a perfect world.

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STORY RECAP

What happened in Season 1?

Jason Dessen, a college physics professor, was abducted by a masked man, who was revealed to be another version of himself, Jason2. Jason1 found himself in a laboratory facility, Velocity Labs, where he met psychiatrist Amanda Lucas and Velocity CEO Leighton Vance. He escaped and returned home, only to discover that his life was different, with no sign of his wife Daniela and son Charlie. Jason2 had taken his place in Jason1's life and was living with Daniela and Charlie. As Jason1 tried to make sense of his situation, he learned that he was a world-renowned physicist in this reality, and that Jason2 had discovered a means to travel between dimensions using a metal box and a chemical compound. Jason1 agreed to work with Velocity, claiming he wanted to regain his memories, and studied Jason2's research. He and Amanda used the box to travel to different realities, but found themselves in desolate and ruined worlds. Jason1 and Amanda's journey through the multiverse continued, with them visiting various worlds, including one where a lab employee, Blair, resided. They eventually found a world that was similar to Jason1's, but not identical. Jason1 attempted to write a description of his world to focus his mind and better the chances of finding his reality. Meanwhile, Jason2 was using the box to manipulate events in Jason1's world, including replacing Ryan with another version from a different world. Jason1 eventually succeeded in returning to his own reality using his last ampoule. However, he soon discovered that every decision he made while inside the box had created another Jason, and that these alternate Jasons were now in his world. Jason1 reunited with Daniela and Charlie, but they were forced to flee from the other Jasons. The family took refuge at a holiday home, where they discovered that the other Jasons were attempting to decide which one would stay with Daniela and Charlie. In the end, Jason1 and his family escaped the other Jasons and made their way to the box's location, where they found a crowd of Jasons. The Jasons eventually decided to let them go, and the Dessens chose a doorway to escape. Jason2 left a box of ampoules and an audio recording, apologizing for his actions. The season ended with the Dessens escaping into a new reality, while Leighton from Jason1's world entered the box, and Blair2 left the world where she met Jason1 and Amanda.
Adapted from WikipediaDark Matter — Season 1CC BY-SA 4.0

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CONCEPT

The Box

A device capable of facilitating travel between different realities or universes. It allows individuals to navigate the multiverse, though the process often requires specific chemical compounds to function safely.

SCIENCE

Quantum Entanglement

A physical phenomenon where particles become interconnected such that the state of one instantly influences the state of another, regardless of distance. In this context, it is explored as a potential link between individuals who have interacted with the box.

TERM

Multiverse

The theoretical framework suggesting that our universe is just one of many existing simultaneously. Each reality within the multiverse may possess different technological levels, historical outcomes, or social structures.

CONCEPT

The Box Drug

A specific chemical compound or substance required to navigate and stabilize travel through the box. It is essential for individuals attempting to transition between different realities.