Dark Matter
2015
Syfy, Space
3 Seasons
39 Episodes
Anthony Lemke, the star of the sci-fi drama confirmed the cancellation news on his Twitter
9.9
(21 votes)

Dark Matter Will Not Be Back with Season 4

Current Show Status
Dark Matter Season 4 — Canceled
Latest Episode Aired Fri 8/25/2017 Nowhere to Go Season 3: Episode 13
Next Episode Show ended 39 episodes total
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UPDATED September 3, 2017: Little did the sci-fi drama’s fans knew when they were watching the Season 3 finale on August 25th that they were actually seeing the series finale. In a very surprising move, the SyFy network has made a decision to cancel Dark Matter after three installments – there will be no Season 4 for the show. The decision is disappointing considering the fact that the ratings have been solid and stable, with the season 3 finale delivering 0.7 million viewers, on par with the previous chapter.

As of today and currently in its third season, the overall ratings for Dark Matter are as strong as ever with 7.5 out of 10 stars on IMDb, a solid 8.4 out of 10 stars on TV.com and an approval score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes (with 87% of viewers actually liking it). The third season so far still draws in steady viewing figures with an average of 0.58 Million viewers per episode and receiving a 0.15 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Surprisingly, Dark Matter has not yet been renewed. If we go just by these figures, then the chances are pretty good for that to happen, because in comparison other Syfy series were already renewed with far less successful numbers.

Basic info and storyline

Created by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, and produced by Prodigy Pictures, Dark Matter is a Canadian science fiction television series that airs on the Space channel in Canada and SyFy in the U.S. The series is based on an eponymous comic book and follows a crew of astronauts who wake up on a spaceship with no memories of who they are. Season 1 of Dark Matter premiered in June 2015 and the second installment debuted on July 1, 2016, with season three following on June 9th, 2017.

The series begins when a crew of six people wakes up aboard a starship only to find out that not one of them remembers where they are, how they got there, or what their names are. They name themselves One through Six and begin to try and figure out what happened to them. Working together may present a problem, since no one knows each other and any one of the six can turn out to be a traitor.


Episodes

Season 3 Season 2 Season 1
#NameAir Dates
1Being Better Is So Much Harder Jun 9, 2017
2It Doesn't Have to Be Like This Jun 9, 2017
3Welcome to the Revolution Jun 16, 2017
4All the Time in the World Jun 23, 2017
5Give It Up, Princess Jun 30, 2017
6One More Card to Play Jul 7, 2017
7Wish I Could Believe You Jul 14, 2017
8Hot Chocolate Jul 21, 2017
9Isn't That a Paradox? Jul 28, 2017
10Built, Not Born Aug 4, 2017
11The Dwarf Star Conspiracy Aug 11, 2017
12My Final Gift to You Aug 18, 2017
13Nowhere to Go Aug 25, 2017
#NameAir Dates
1Welcome to Your New Home Jul 1, 2016
2Kill Them All Jul 8, 2016
3I've Seen the Other Side of You Jul 15, 2016
4We Were Family Jul 22, 2016
5We Voted Not to Space You Jul 29, 2016
6We Should Have Seen This Coming Aug 5, 2016
7She's One of Them Now Aug 12, 2016
8Stuff to Steal, People to Kill Aug 19, 2016
9Going Out Fighting Aug 26, 2016
10Take the Shot Sep 2, 2016
11Wish I'd Spaced You When I Had the Chance Sep 9, 2016
12Sometimes in Life You Don't Get to Choose Sep 9, 2016
13But First, We Save the Galaxy Sep 16, 2016
#NameAir Dates
1Episode One Jun 12, 2015
2Episode Two Jun 19, 2015
3Episode Three Jun 26, 2015
4Episode Four Jul 3, 2015
5Episode Five Jul 10, 2015
6Episode Six Jul 17, 2015
7Episode Seven Jul 24, 2015
8Episode Eight Jul 31, 2015
9Episode Nine Aug 7, 2015
10Episode Ten Aug 14, 2015
11Episode Eleven Aug 21, 2015
12Episode Twelve Aug 28, 2015
13Episode Thirteen Aug 28, 2015

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0 4 PamR  January 26, 2019
We just finished watching season 3 and were looking forward to the release of season 4. Then, I had the "bright idea" to check on when it would start streaming on Netflix. AND IT'S CANCELLED!!!??? This was a far better produced and acted sci-fi series than any other I have seen, and HOW can it be cancelled after only 3 seasons??? WE ARE SOOOOO DISAPPOINTED! It was a stupid move.
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0 4 prismwriter  September 5, 2017
Whose bright idea was it to cancel this gem of a show? It took some surprising twists and turns, and I was all into this show. You should sell it to Netflix. It's not that expens
ive a set, and I'm sure The Flix From The Net will do a good job. Peace
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0 4 valj224  September 3, 2017
We love shows when we care about the characters. Dark Matter made us care about all the characters, even the android and a bad guy. It just makes no sense to cancel a show while the numbers are solid and the fans are there. I can only hope that someone thinks this decision over.
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0 1 Hudson46  September 3, 2017
When is the season 3 Netflix release?
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0 5 oscarde1@verizon.net  September 3, 2017
I can't believe they canceled this show without any warning. It had a great cast and story lines.
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0 2 Jay Davis  December 19, 2016
Just looking forward to season 3 seasons 1 & 2 we're both entertaining and well done very much appreciated having a good Sci-Fi show unlike so many other shows classified as sci-fi. Thank you keep up the good work.
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0 1 afoxy  November 13, 2016
Great Season 2 can't wait for Season 3
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0 1 Sissybeans  November 13, 2016
This is a GREAT SHOW! We really like it and yes it is SCI FI and so much better than watching people with foot[censored] or base[censored] or whatever sport is going now! It is more believable than sports! Make MORE SCI FI!!!
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0 1 Barb  October 17, 2016
I love this series...sooo glad we're getting season 2 and season 3 will be released this year!! 2016 yeah.......
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0 1 Bernie Veldman  October 5, 2016
Great Series!!! Sort of a Firefly kinda thing on steroids. I love the characters and the continual plot twists. Yeah, you could say it isn't believable that this crew could jist easily bust in and out of all these high security prisons, spaceships and compounds...but it'seems called science FICTION. This is just a fun series to watch.
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0 0 Kat Bernie Veldman  June 23, 2024
"Sort of a Firefly kinda thing"
You had to say that... 😥
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0 1 C Taylor  October 3, 2016
Great show. I like all the twists and turns. Unfortunate some of bathe recurring characters died.
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0 1 Vini  September 25, 2016
Fantastic, im addicted to it and cant wait third chapter. Good work!.
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0 1 gisela coetzee  September 25, 2016
Congratulations to all actors and all production staff. An addictive series!
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0 1 Craig W.  September 24, 2016
I liked the show from the start. It's an especially captivating sci-fi series that keeps me tuned in and eager to see the next week's episode. I've grown attached to all the unique characters, how they've formed a bond among themselves and realize their survival depends on keeping their extended family together regardless of the circumstances. The stories are intriguing as their journey of discovery is taking place in the future on a space ship, with excellent effects and especially realistic images of what it would be like to be in their shoes trying to survive in such a hostile environment, never knowing for certain who to trust and whether your going to live or die at any given moment. The acting and effects are superb and l wish Dark Matter would stay on indefinitely. Dark Matter may not be up there with the ratings Star Trek had years ago, but It's equally as captivating in my opinion. It's a fascinating production.
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0 1 Kaboralee  September 20, 2016
It really is cool, can't wait to watch chapter three
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0 1 Mike Beree  September 17, 2016
Very entertaining with excellent script writing and actors. Ranks up there with Star Gate/Star Trek. Hope series will be long running!!
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0 1 Thunder  September 13, 2016
Love Dark Matter - I am so happy to hear they have renewed it for another season.
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0 1 Kathy Mills  September 10, 2016
Really like Dark Matter and Killjoys. Keep up the great shows. Can't wait till new shows this Sept.
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0 1 Mata Hari  September 4, 2016
My family and I are very pleased to hear a season 3 for DARK MATTER!!!
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0 1 rick  August 7, 2016
:D dark matter reminds me of blakes 7
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0 1 Fatima  July 8, 2016
When is the second ep coming of season 2?
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0 1 Gaylynn Stephens  June 30, 2016
Super stoked for season 2. Re watching season 1 now
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0 1 sam  June 30, 2016
1 more day to go .. yippeeee!!! :D
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0 1 Rafael  June 23, 2016
FINALLY!!!
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0 1 sam  June 7, 2016
you know, the Big Bang Theory was the life savior for me, however, after episode took a turn to getting into the personal life of the characters (and minimum on the geek stuff), i began to truly miss the Dark Matter TV series. Hope this series continues for a long time to come with interesting episodes (similar to Star Trek and the Next Gen)..
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