'Dark Matter': Why Amanda Lucas is undoubtedly the best character in Apple TV+ show
May contain spoilers for 'Dark Matter'
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Apple TV+'s 'Dark Matter' is a winner on several parameters. From mind-boggling sci fi plot to compelling performances and well-crafted character arcs, Blake Crouch's series is a must watch.
It features Joel Edgerton in the lead role while Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi and Oakes Fegley appear as supporting cast.
Though Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen should be fans' favorite, it is Alice Braga's character that is heaping love from the audiences.
Why Amanda Lucas deserves more love than Jason Dessen in 'Dark Matter'
Jason Dessen is supposed to have our love and sympathy, given that he is the protagonist in the series. However, Amanda Lucas (played by Alice Braga) is the unsung hero of the plot.
Firstly, she risks her life in her own reality to help Jason 1 escape. Even when she knows that this version of Jason doesn't love her, she continues to support him in his journey.
Let's be honest! Jason has been quite selfish all this while. Though we agree that he has been wronged, he hasn't been thankful enough to Amanda for her sacrifices.
While she has been quite selfless for the major part of the narrative, blindly following Jason 1 on his pursuit to return home, he has not even once consoled or assured her that he would not abandon her once he finds his reality.
In 'Dark Matter' Episode 7, when Amanda finally decides to stay in one of the realities, we genuinely feel happy for her. She had placed Jason's needs and desires above hers for long enough. And to see herself making a much-needed decision is a sigh of relief.
Fans love Amanda Lucas for her 'compassion' in 'Dark Matter'
Fans of 'Dark Matter' assembled on Reddit to express how much they love Amanda over any other character.
Someone wrote, "Amanda is hands down the best character in the show—so supportive, caring, smart, and sexy. That smile, those eyes—ugh. This may sound wrong, but I prefer her over Daniela."
"Amanda appears to be very compassionate, so I like that about her, since she knows that Daniela is the love of his life and no one can replace her," added another fan.
A similar Reddit comment reads, "I like her a lot too. And I am a fan of the actress. I think having Amanda connect with Blair was a great decision as it gave her a relationship that helped focus on her needs. And we saw her mother in that other world. She really needed to take the initiative and work to find a world for herself instead of tagging along. If she kept following Jason 1, she would have ended up with no ampules and stuck in a world that doesn't work for her."
A fan expressed how he was rooting for Jason 1 and Amanda's relationship. His comment reads, "She’s much better off with J1 than J2 & part of me was hoping he’d stay (since it was such a long shot that he’d even make it home)."
How to stream 'Dark Matter'?
'Dark Matter' premiered with two episodes on May 8, 2024, on Apple TV+. Since then, the streaming platform has been dropping one episode per week.
With seven episodes already out, the series is nearing its conclusion this month. 'Dark Matter' Episode 8 will drop on June 19 with the finale episode scheduled to air on June 26.
'Dark Matter' trailer