A HIT Apple TV+ sci-fi drama will be returning for a second series. Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen, a physicist who unintentionally travels between alternate realities after being abducted by his counterpart. 4 Hit Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Dark Matter is getting a second series Credit: Apple TV 4 Oscar winning actress Jennifer Connelly has a leading role in the show Credit: Apple TV 4 Based on a hit novel, series one of Dark Matter premiered in May on Apple TV+ Credit: APPLE TV+ As a result, Jason is left fighting to return to his ordinary life - and stop the alternate version of himself taking over his family.

The story is adapted from a hit novel of the same name, written by New York Times bestseller Blake Crouch. Meanwhile, the show premiered on May 8 and its nine-episode first series concluded on June 26. Author and showrunner Blake addressed his show's imminent return in a statement.

Read more on Apple TV+ coming soon Apple TV+ show rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes reveals start date for series two MADE UP ABOUT IT Popular Apple TV+ show starring British comic returning for second series He shared: "Thanks to everyone who tuned-in for season one — book fans and new fans — and of course our partners at Apple and Sony, my amazing producing partner, Matt Tolmach, our tremendous cast and crew, and the great city of Chicago — you were so good to us." Australian actor and filmmaker Joel Edgerton plays Jason Dessen. The 50-year-old is well-known for portraying Owen Lars, ado.