When last year I wrote reviews for the two “summer shows” from SyFy, KillJoys and Dark Matter, I sensed a stronger potential for growth in the. 'Dark Matter' is the second episode of Season 2 of Dark. Clausen and Charlotte interview Regina. The Stranger takes Hannah to 1987, where Claudia has an unnerving encounter and Egon visits an old nemesis.
The hit Syfy show returns to television screens for a second season on July 1, 2016. Let's take a moment, though, to get to know the characters who call the notorious mercenary ship home as they try to puzzle out the truth about their various unknown pasts.
Amnesia can do a real number on a person, after all. Of course, it doesn't help when everyone wants to kill you, either...
1.The Crew of the Raza
The crew of the Raza woke up from stasis in Season 1 Episode 1 with no memory of who they were, not even the name of the ship they were on. And even when they started to figure out their names, there were layers of secrets, lies, and conspiracies that threaten to destroy all of them. The galaxy's a rough place to live these days.
2.Mark Bendavid as One - Dark Matter
Marc Bendavid as One, the first crew member of the Raza to wake up from stasis. At first thought to be career criminal Jace Corso, One later discovered that he was, in fact, powerful corporate CEO Derrick Moss investigating the mysterious murder of his wife. (The real Jace Corso was not amused.) One has a rocky relationship with Three (the lead suspect in his wife's death) and an unresolved sexual tension with Two.
3.Melissa O'Neil as Two - Dark Matter
Melissa O'Neil as Two, the Captain of the Raza. Formerly known as Portia Lin (on the Galactic Authority's Most Wanted list), Two was revealed to be an illegally-created synthetic human prone to violence. More than any other member of the crew, Two has embraced the opportunity to reinvent herself following their induced amnesia -- though she is still trying to understand her origins and what she is capable of. Two is an extremely capable and deadly fighter, and she'll do anything to protect her crew.
4.Anthony Lemke as Three - Dark Matter
Anthony Lemke as Three (AKA Marcus Boone), the gun-happy mercenary who is the lead suspect in the murder of the wife of Derrick Moss (AKA One). Three is also self-centered and downright callous at times, more concerned with his own fate than the welfare of anyone else. There's more to him than meets the eye, though, for despite his generally less-than-charming attitude, he still managed to win the love of a terminally-ill woman who had nursed him back to health at one point.
5.Alex Mallari Jr. as Four - Dark Matter
Alex Mallari Jr. as Four, AKA Ryo Tetsuda, once the heir to the powerful Zairon Principality before being framed by his stepmother for the murder of his father. Stoic and distant for the most part, Four is a master swordsman and martial artist. He can be incredibly ruthless, as well: he killed his former swordmaster and teacher in cold blood to send a message to his brother. He expresses himself through actions more than words.
6.Roger Cross as Six - Dark Matter
Roger Cross as Six, a rebel wracked with guilt over the destruction of a space station that cost ten thousand innocent lives. Despite his size and strength, he is generally one of the kindest and most compassionate members of the Raza crew, and he is extremely protective of Five. In the Season 1 finale, he turned out to be an undercover cop for the Galactic Authority and betrayed the crew of the Raza.
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Great news for Dark Matter fans! Syfy’s summer hit is returning in just under a month, and there are plenty of announcements and promos to enjoy to whet viewers’ appetites. Dark Matter Season 2 Premiere DateDark Matter season 2 will premiere on Syfy on July 1st at 10 p.m. ET, following the season 2 premiere of Syfy’s other space adventure series Killjoys.“With its mysterious premise and fascinating characters, Dark Matter has built an incredibly loyal, passionate and engaged fan base,” said Chris Regina, Senior Vice President, Program Strategy, Syfy. “We look forward to another out-of-the-world season from this talented creative team.”Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, co-creators of Dark Matter, were also executive producers and writers of the Stargate franchise. The show is based on Mallozzi and Mullie’s graphic novel of the same name, published by Dark Horse Comics. Having written the source material far ahead of time, the series was able to unfold in a careful, calculated manner, which came across on-screen.
Season 2 will likely enter new territory established by its stellar opening season. Dark Matter Season 2 Extended TrailerWhen season 1 ended, there was a shocking betrayal which will lead Dark Matter in an entirely different direction. The recently released extended trailer gives a revealing glimpse into what happened to the crew after the events of the season 1 finale. Although the below promo may be considered to contain mild spoilers, it’s really more of a teaser for what’s about to come. Subscribe Dark Matter Season 2 StoryFor those who are a little rusty on what happened in Dark Matterseason 1, the series — produced by Prodigy Pictures — followed six people who wake up on a derelict spaceship with no memories of who they are or how they got on board. It averaged 1.8 million viewers in its first season on Syfy.The first season left viewers to discover, along with the characters themselves, the identity and back story of each crew member. By the time the season finale rolled around, the shipmates on the Raza had become a family, and this group of likable characters has become a sci-fi fan favorite ensemble.
Several story arcs were left up in the air at the end of season one, including why Six was suddenly accompanied by the Galactic Authority, and we never did get a clear answer on The Android’s anomalous feelings or Five’s motivations for allegedly perpetrating the mind wipe. With a season two now assured, perhaps fans will get a chance to have resolution to some of these mysteries.According to, season 2’s story will follow the crew of Raza as it “ gets involved in an intergalactic conspiracy and search for a device that could prove vital in the upcoming war.”.