: Developed by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, the show ran for 39 episodes before being canceled by Syfy in 2017.
: This analysis highlights the ship, the Raza , as its own character and praises the casting and set design as the primary drivers of the show's quality. : Developed by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie,
: Be careful not to confuse this with the 2024 Apple TV+ series of the same name, which is a multiverse thriller based on a Blake Crouch novel. Dark Matter (TV Series 2015–2017) Dark Matter (TV Series 2015–2017) : The show
: The show focuses on the "nature vs. nurture" debate—whether these individuals are bound by their criminal pasts or if they can choose redemption . They name themselves One through Six and discover
: Six people wake up on a derelict spaceship ( the Raza ) with no memories of their pasts. They name themselves One through Six and discover they were actually notorious mercenaries .
: For a comprehensive breakdown of every episode, character backstory, and the complete lore of the series , the community-driven Wiki is the most detailed resource available.
While there is no single academic "paper" that covers the entire 2015–2017 series, you can explore the following high-quality analyses and foundational resources that examine its themes, production, and reception: Series Analysis & Critical Reviews