If you're a fan of Netflix's Dark series, do not miss out on watching Dark Matter, another sci-fi series on Apple TV+. While the Netflix original has three triumphant seasons, there's currently only one chapter of Joel Edgerton's show.
Both shows have been praised for their exceptional storylines involving time, fate, and cycles of history. However, they're not entirely similar, and fans who've watched both series would agree that Dark Matter can be considered among some of the best sci-fi shows alongside the German-language series on Netflix.
Dark came out in 2017 and concluded with season 3 in 2020. The show blends science fiction and thriller elements and is set in a fictional German town Winden. The narrative revolves around the mysterious connections between members of four families and the disappearance of a child.
As they try to find the missing child, the titular characters discover deep hidden conspiracies involving time travel. Viewers had to pay close attention to understand the intricate plot of Dark, which resulted in a huge success. Read more to know about how Dark is different and similar to the Apple TV+ show.
Similarities between Dark and Dark Matter TV shows
Before delving into what makes these shows similar, here's an overview of Apple TV+'s Dark Matter which features Joel Edgerton as the titular character Jason Dessen. Throughout the show, Jason lands in different timelines in which all of his variants lead different lives.
The Apple TV+ show follows the complex story penned down by author Blake Crouch in his novel of the same name. Despite the series being difficult to understand, it managed to attract viewers just like Netflix's first German original series.
Below are the similarities between Dark and Dark Matter:
Complex sci-fi concepts: The first similarity between the two shows is undoubtedly the mind-bending scientific concepts. Viewers are offered a deep dive into parallel universes, alternate timelines, and time travel making it a captivating show.
Multiple realities: As seen in Netflix's Dark, the characters explore multiple timelines, similar to how Jason encountered variants in parallel worlds. The characters or variants in both shows differ from the original figures.
Character development and family dynamics: Another similarity between Dark and Dark Matter is how the characters are developed. In Edgerton's show, the original Jason Dessen is a professor, while in other timelines, one of his variants is rich while the other is a notorious individual.
Similarly, in the Netflix series, the variants have notable differences. Not only this, but their decisions also impact their family dynamics, while dealing with a complex web.
Complexity: As mentioned earlier, viewers need to follow the shows closely to understand the thrilling plot. It is undeniably complex, but suspenseful and engaging at the same time.
In Dark Matter, there were around seven Jason Dessens, and viewers had to keep track of the show to remember what was happening with the real Jason.
Differences between Dark and Dark Matter TV series
While the two shows have notable similarities, the narrative isn't entirely the same. Here's a breakdown of the differences between the two shows:
Time travel vs. parallel universes: The Netflix series extensively focuses on time travel, featuring how characters move between different realities. However, in Dark Matter, the characters navigate through parallel worlds.
Narrative structure: In Dark, the characters are seen jumping between the past, present, and future where you can see the characters being children, adults, and old versions. However, in the Apple TV+ show, we see Jason Dessen being of the same age in all parallel worlds.
Philosophical depth: Another key difference between the two sci-fi shows is the depth. Dark can be described as more philosophically profound and deals with fate, determinism, and the nature of time.
However, when it comes to Dark Matter, this show focuses on quantum mechanics, parallel realities, and the butterfly effect: how small decisions lead to big consequences.
As seen in the show, Jason tried hard to escape the notorious version of himself, as he knew that he was behind stealing his actual life and manipulating his family.
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