Found out about this gem on Netflix.
It's a SyFy show based on a comic book written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, two of the Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis writers. They worked on a number of episodes, including SG-1's best episode ever
, Window of Opportunity.
The comic:
http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/18-069/Dark-Matter-Volume-1-Rebirth-TPB
The show had its first season on SyFy (13 episode run) last fall and has been renewed for another 13 episode season this year.
I'm a little over halfway through season one so far, and am quite impressed. The main cast is Canadian, and all are new faces to me, though there have already been two small supporting parts that were filled by familiar faces from Atlantis (no it's not the same universe, just the same actors).
The official summary:
What's drawn me and my GF into the show so far is the characterization. The story is told from the PoV of the main characters, which means we know as much as they do. As the audience, there is no foreknowledge. Since the main characters are missing their memories, information is fragmented and disjointed.
What is learned in one episode may be confirmed in another, but it may also be reframed and put into context. So far there haven't yet been any outright contradictions, but reveals have proved that what something seems like at first glance may not always be accurate.
How the characters react to what they learn, and how those things change their perceptions of each other, is a key component of the show. These are all fully grown people, with experience and skills, but lacking the memory of their life. Are their decisions based on their innate nature? Or has the memory wipe given them all a chance to start over and chart their own course?
The budget for the show isn't super high, but the producers do an excellent job with what they've got. And some of the exterior space shots look absolutely gorgeous.
Characters:
One:
, One often seems out of place and unsure of himself.
Two:
Three:
Four:
Five:
Six:
Android:
Season One Trailer:
http://www.syfy.com/darkmatter/videos/dark-matter-season-1-trailer
And some photos:
Any one else out there watching this? Already seen all of it? Planning on checking it out?
It's a SyFy show based on a comic book written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, two of the Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis writers. They worked on a number of episodes, including SG-1's best episode ever
(this is not open for debate)
The comic:
http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/18-069/Dark-Matter-Volume-1-Rebirth-TPB
The show had its first season on SyFy (13 episode run) last fall and has been renewed for another 13 episode season this year.
I'm a little over halfway through season one so far, and am quite impressed. The main cast is Canadian, and all are new faces to me, though there have already been two small supporting parts that were filled by familiar faces from Atlantis (no it's not the same universe, just the same actors).
The official summary:
SyFy said:
What's drawn me and my GF into the show so far is the characterization. The story is told from the PoV of the main characters, which means we know as much as they do. As the audience, there is no foreknowledge. Since the main characters are missing their memories, information is fragmented and disjointed.
What is learned in one episode may be confirmed in another, but it may also be reframed and put into context. So far there haven't yet been any outright contradictions, but reveals have proved that what something seems like at first glance may not always be accurate.
How the characters react to what they learn, and how those things change their perceptions of each other, is a key component of the show. These are all fully grown people, with experience and skills, but lacking the memory of their life. Are their decisions based on their innate nature? Or has the memory wipe given them all a chance to start over and chart their own course?
The budget for the show isn't super high, but the producers do an excellent job with what they've got. And some of the exterior space shots look absolutely gorgeous.
Characters:
One:
He woke up first, so he's called One, but he's not the leader. For a group of
supposed mercenaries
Two:
She woke up second, but her self-assured nature has made her the defacto captain of this ship. There was no election, no vote. She just stepped up, and everyone else let her take control.
Three:
Stereotypical jerk. All he cares about is guns and women, and he's more than willing to shoot someone or something to solve just about any problem. Has a soft side, but doesn't like to show it.
Four:
Quiet. Athletic. Really good with swords. The first to learn about his past.
Five:
Quirky teen who is good with tech and not part of the group. Likes to dye her hair and wear bright colors. No one really knows why she is on the ship with the rest, but she seems to have absorbed the memories of the others in whatever mishap happened. She can't consciously access the memories, instead they randomly appear to her in dreams.
Six:
Big guy. Protective of Five. Flies shuttles with ease and seems to be a medic. Soft spoken, but carries a big stick. That sort of thing. You want to be his friend, but you really don't want to piss him off.
Android:
Maintains the ship and looks after the crew. Is supposedly fully logical, but sometimes appears to have emotions. Doesn't quite "get" human interaction, but tries her best.
Season One Trailer:
http://www.syfy.com/darkmatter/videos/dark-matter-season-1-trailer
And some photos:
Any one else out there watching this? Already seen all of it? Planning on checking it out?
