TV shows that are based on comic books seem to be all the rage these days but they’ve found mixed success in the ratings. The Flash and Arrow are hits but Constantine was cancelled. How will the newest one, Dark Matter, perform for Syfy? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
On Dark Matter, the crew of a derelict spaceship is awakened from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got on board. Facing threats at every turn, they have to work together to survive a voyage charged with vengeance, betrayal and hidden secrets. The show’s cast includes Marc Bendavid, Melissa O’Neil, Anthony Lemke, Alex Mallari Jr, Jodelle Ferland, Roger Cross, and Zoie Palmer.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
9/1 update: Dark Matter has been renewed for a second season of 13 episodes. Details here.
Final season averages: 0.24 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.01 million total viewers.
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What do you think? Do you like the Dark Matter TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I love the show so far. Granted, the acting is a little off but new actors need to find their place and the character they portray. You always need to give it a few episodes for the actor to define the character. Take a look at Firefly, Stargate, or Farscape. All of those shows weren’t really good till a few episodes in. I am really glad we have another space show out worth watching.Renew !
This is a very unique show, without cliches. At each episode I like more and more the show. The actors and the script are fantastic and this is the best present-day science fiction series. Renew.
Renew!!! This show has so much potential and could be a huge hit like firefly and SG1 if its evolved appropriately
They had better renew, this show is amazing!
I’m guessing once the show goes on more we will see non-humanoid aliens. It was the same thing with stargate sg1, you didn’t really see any non-humanoid aliens early on. Sure the symbiotes weren’t humanoid but they weren’t shown all the time either. The first big non-humanoid alien from that show that comes to mind are the Reetou and they were shown in a much later season. Right now the show is still on it’s first season, once it has time to build a bigger universe and expand its story I’m sure they will show some non-humanoid aliens at some… Read more »
I’m seriously hoping for a season 2 right now! I was a fan of this show from the start but it’s really gotten much better as it’s gone along. It’s not the greatest show on TV by any stretch of the imagination but I really do enjoy it. It would really suck to not get a season 2 after spending all of this time getting emotionally invested in the characters.Renew.
1 could be the best nemesis for the crew. He plays the goodie two shoes. but you could see dark in him. He seems the jealous type. From the way he interacts with 1 and 3.
3 could have slept with 1’s wife and 1 could have his wife killed. He is super rich! he doesn’t need to go undercover etc.. He could have just have him killed. But instead he seems the demented evil type to go do the personal thing about killing 3 via undercover.
RENEW !
Love the show. The character development and how each person play a role towards solving the problem. Love this guy, Tony(3) Renew!!!
So far the first season has been really enjoyable. It’s no Firefly, but it has aspects of all our favourite Scifi/Space Shows like Firefly & Farscape, plus a handful of great appearances from stars of our other favourite Scifi shows like SG1/SGA. At first glance it did seem to be trying a little to hard to imitate other shows, but as its progressed characters have developed in their own right, and now we begin to see their on screen chemistry finally click.This show is good, at the moment, better than good. But it has the potential to be amazing. I… Read more »
After watching the pilot episode and admit I wasn’t too impressed. The characters were a little cliche and it felt a little flat. I’ve now watched 10 episodes and my opinion has totally changed around, the premise of the story builds as you get to know a little more about each of the characters. I know this is turning into a great series because I find myself rooting for the crew when they get into any predicament. Each actor is starting to really embrace their roles and you can really see it in each episode that goes by. I love… Read more »
Absolutely Amazing show! Finally a Scifi Show that is worth my time! 😀
Excellent Series. I Agree.
Why are the ratings so low?
Wont be a suprise if Dark Matter is cancelled after Season 1
It says: http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/syfy-tv-show-ratings-updated-33879/ third place (Rating: good) Renew.
Dark Matter is BY FAR my favorite new show this year (yes, even better than Game of Thrones to me). I’ve been waiting for the SG1 writers to do something, and this does not disappoint. I hope it has a 10 year run too. LOVE IT!!! Renew !
I really enjoy this Dark Matter the charicters and storyline so far is great always asking more questions and only a few answers at a time love this a little like the Lost programme in that respect. Please renew 🙂
Excellent series. Renew.