Dark Matter Season 2 Flounders as Apple TV+ Pushes Bigger Sci‑Fi Ambition

IndieWire’s review argues that Dark Matter Season 2 on Apple TV+ is a disorganized, often joyless sequel that relies on rehashed dilemmas, multiple versions of characters, and a broad ethical question about invention, without a cohesive thesis or satisfying payoff. Its pacing and structure are muddled, production delays loom large, and the season feels more like a flawed long movie than a strong continuation—highlighting Apple’s appetite for ambitious sci‑fi while underscoring how the show’s flaws undermine its entertainment value.