Dark Matter Season 2, Episode 7
Any episode where Five is the central character is almost guaranteed to please, and with the return of transfer transit — one of the coolest concepts Dark Matter has come up with — this week’s story was a recipe for success. Bringing in elements from season 1 like the pocket dimension key and weasel handler Talbor Calcheck also helped bring season 2 out of its slump while also improving upon the newer storylines from Nyx and Devin. A solid outing! He was an especially effective foil for the Android with her always-enticing emergent emotional programming. Her reaction to his scrutiny was priceless as was his general sleazy nature in trying to downplay his part in turning them over to Alexander Rook last season. Two, the Android, and the rest of the crew came across as even more badass than they already are in contrast to this strangely likable leech. But let’s face it, no one can match Five for likability, and although her infiltration of Reynaud’s corporate stronghold may have been overly simple, it was nice to see Three fetching her cookies. And, of course, Reynaud wanted them to succeed so that she could trace the location of the Raza the same way they found her — a nice touch! Topping it all off was Five’s unexpected execution of the clones of Three and Four which was strangely both horrific and admirable at the same time. Surprise, surprise, though: it’s Devin who says that about Nyx to her former Seer colleagues, and despite their pursuit of Nyx being of questionable interest last week, their willingness to shank Devin once his uselessness to them becomes clear was an impressive twist. Devin’s addict sob story to Nyx may have been predictable, but her sympathy and willingness to help him during a dark time made both of these new characters more interesting. Not as interesting, however, as the new blink drive the Raza has acquired! Although the Android indicated that something went wrong with the first test of instantaneous travel, it certainly seems to have worked in some fashion quite spectacularly. What it will mean for the crew remains to be seen, but the question mark was an effective ending for this entertaining episode.
