'Dark Matter' Explainer: A look at every version of Jason and what they did
Contains spoilers for 'Dark Matter' Episode 8
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV+ introduced a major twist in Episode 8, leaving fans scratching their heads.
Throughout the narrative, we follow the journey of Jason 1 (Joel Edgerton) trying to return to his OG reality which was stolen by his alternate self (Jason 2).
In the climax of Episode 7, Jason 1 finally found his reality but an entirely new obstacle awaited him in Episode 8 as he wasn't the only one who arrived through the box.
Jason 1 was split into many versions after the abduction. Every decision he made after the life-altering incident caused him to split into two versions of himself.
By the time he reached his world, many versions of him had made it through their multiverse adventures and hoped for a family reunion.
They all are driven by the same motive: to confront Jason 2 and to reunite with Daniela (Jennifer Connelly) and Charlie Dessen (Oakes Fegley).
However, the bombarding of multiple Jasons may cause utter confusion for the viewers. If you had a tough time following each version of him, here's a breakdown:
1. Jason 2 - The one living with Daniela and Charlie Dessen
Jason 2, the evil version we've seen since the beginning of the show, is the one who abducted Jason 1 and is now living with Daniela and Charlie.
In Episode 8, he is seen at the house and he even takes Charlie on a college tour. Jason 2 tells Daniela that they all have to leave town immediately, but it's too late as Daniela already knows that he's an imposter. She tricks him into the basement and locks him in there.
2. Jason 1A - The one who meets Daniela Dessen at the police station
Jason 1 has been split into many versions, making it difficult to track each one of them.
Despite the confusion, we believe that Jason 1A, whom we have been rooting for since Episode 1, is the one who lights a cigar in a café and deliberately gets arrested. He manages to meet Daniela and tells her all about his abduction.
He manages to convince Daniela that Jason 2 is an imposter and they need to get away from him. He also says that there are multiple versions of him on the loose and therefore, they come up with a safe word- 'Jupiter'.
3. Jason 1B - The one who gets killed by Jason 2 on an abandoned road
Jason 1B has a very short appearance. Early in the episode, when Jason 2 goes out to put trash in the bin at night, he gets attacked by Jason 1B. However, the altercation turns fatal for Jason 1B.
4. Jason 1C - The one who meets Jason 1A in a bar
There's a scene in the episode where two versions of Jason 1 come across each other. One of them is Jason 1A, while the other one, wearing a cap can be referred to as Jason 1C.
This Jason has a scar above his forehead and he lost Amanda in a "very dark world" during his multiverse travel.
Jason 1C devices a plan to take Jason 2 to Kankakee and get rid of him for good. He then goes on to tell Jason 1A that he won't hurt him but warns him to not get in his way.
5. Jason 1D - The one who follows Jason 2 at college
When Jason 2 takes Charlie on the college tour, we get a glimpse of Jason 1D. Like Jason 1C, he also wears a cap but has burn marks on his face.
He chases Jason 2 through the hallways, and they get into a fight in the bathroom. Jason 2 manages to knock the knife out of Jason 1D's hand and chokes him.
6. Jason 1E - The one who picks up Daniela and Charlie
When Daniela and Charlie escape from their home, they are stopped by a Jason whom Daniela thinks is 1A. However, when he starts to tell the abduction story, she realizes that he isn't the one whom she had met earlier.
The car meets with an accident, leaving Jason 1E slightly injured. Daniela and Charlie escape the scene.
7. Jason 1F - The one who slams into Jason 1E's car
If you have watched closely enough, you'll notice that Jason 1E's car collided with Jason 1F's. This is the first time when Daniela sees two versions of Jason together at the same time.
Evading them all, Daniela and Charlie finally arrive at the Bean and find Jason 1A already waiting for them.
Though 1A sighs in relief to have his family back, Daniela still looks suspicious, leaving us to wonder if she is actually with the right Jason or if she has got it all wrong.
The drama waits to be unraveled in Episode 9, bringing an end to the show.
How to stream 'Dark Matter'?
'Dark Matter', based on Blake Crouch's novel, made its premiere on May 8, 2024. It features Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, and Jimmi Simpson.
The sci-fi series consists of a total of nine episodes. Eight episodes are available to stream on Apple TV+ while the finale episode will be out on June 26, 2024.
'Dark Matter' trailer