Space
Dark Matter showrunner Blake Crouch on season 2's challenge
Season 2 of the Apple TV thriller moves beyond the 2016 novel, and showrunner Blake Crouch tells Space.com what that required.
Reported by Space.com
The second season of *Dark Matter* had no book to guide it, showrunner Blake Crouch told Space.com. He called the process of writing ten hours of new story daunting.
'The biggest challenge for season 2 was time because we needed to move quickly.'
Crouch confirmed the new season has a brand new plot. Having adapted his 2016 novel for the first season of the Apple TV series, he and his team built the story from scratch.
The new season catches up with Jason and Daniela Dessen, with Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly returning. Crouch told Space.com they wanted to open the focus beyond the central family and check in with other characters.
Crouch feels the show avoids multiverse clichés by keeping its story grounded and emotional. One big change in season 2 is screen time for the couple. 'In season 1 they're together for a few minutes in the beginning and then he's out the door,' Crouch said. 'In season 2, we get to see how they interact day-to-day.'
Crouch credited the cast and creative team. New episodes of *Dark Matter* arrive each Friday on Apple TV.
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