Check out the first official trailer for Dark Matter, an actual space-based show from Syfy. I know, I know, it seems weird for the network to have a show set in space, but they seem to be slowly moving back to their roots, which is always a good thing.
In the trailer we see the crew waking up from stasis only to find their memories have been wiped. They don’t know why they’re there, why their memories were wiped, or who is responsible. As they make their way about the ship, each learns of some skill or knowledge that remains and I have a feeling those skills are going to come in very handy.
The look and feel of the trailer give me a sort of Stargate Universe/Firefly vibe. The SGU connection is easy to place since Dark Matter is based on the graphic novel of the same name which was written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, two names any Stargate fan will immediately recognize. The Stargate alum duo also serve as Executive Producers on the television show, so there’s hope for some much-needed Stargate-style camaraderie and humor.
In 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 cast includes Zoie Palmer (Lost Girl), Roger Cross (The Strain), Marc Bendavid (Bitten), Anthony Lemke (White House Down), Melissa O’Neil (Les Miserables), Joelle Ferland (Twilight) and Alex Mallari, Jr (Robocop).
Dark Matter is based on the graphic novel Dark Matter by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Millie (of the Stargate franchise).
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Dark Matter premieres Friday, June 12 at 10/9c on Syfy
