Dark Matter episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Stranded on a derelict spaceship with no memories, the crew struggles to restore life support and unravel their identities. They assign themselves numbers for names and discover they're skilled in various tasks without understanding why. An attack by the ship's security protocol and an encounter with an amnesiac android deepen the mystery. Tensions rise as they uncover evidence of a deleted past. The episode culminates in a shocking revelation: the android recovers data showing they are wanted criminals, leaving the crew and viewers grappling with this twist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the state of the life support system at the beginning?
The life support system is critically low, at 15% and decreasing.
How do the crew members identify themselves?
The crew members identify themselves with numbers based on the order they woke up.
What is the setting of the episode?
The episode is set on a spaceship stranded in space.
How does the crew regain control of the ship?
One crew member instinctively knows how to restore the ship's systems and life support.
What discovery do the crew make about themselves?
The crew discovers they all have amnesia with no memories of their identities or past.
What kind of attack does the ship face?
The ship faces an attack triggered by its own security protocol.
Who is the android, and what is her condition?
The android is a crew member with no memory of attacking the crew. She is initially deactivated for safety.
What do the crew learn from the android?
They learn that information about the crew and mission was deliberately deleted from the ship's records.
What kind of visions do some crew members experience?
Some crew members experience visions or dreams that seem to be memories, but they are unsure whose they are.
What decision does the crew face regarding a settlement?
The crew debates whether to help a nearby settlement that is expecting an attack from the Raza.
What connection does the crew find with the settlement?
They find a pendant that matches one worn by a settler, suggesting a connection to their mission.
What is the outcome of the crew's vote regarding helping the settlement?
The crew votes to partially help by delivering some of the weapons to the settlement.
What crucial information does the android recover?
The android recovers data showing the crew's criminal records.
How does the crew react to the revelation of their criminal pasts?
The episode ends before showing the crew's full reaction, leaving a cliffhanger.
What is the main threat faced by the settlement?
The main threat is an impending attack by the Raza, who are described as dangerous enforcers for multi-corporations.
