Apple TV is putting together an exciting summer schedule, showcasing popular comedies like Ted Lasso and Trying making a comeback, alongside several beloved sci-fi series. Here are three sci-fi series returning to Apple TV shortly.
### #1: Dark Matter Season 2
Dark Matter is back for a new season this summer, featuring leads Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and others returning. The inaugural season was inspired by the New York Times bestselling book by Blake Crouch, who also served as the showrunner for the Apple TV version. The original narrative for season 2 is co-authored by Crouch.
Dark Matter season 2 debuts **Friday, August 28** with one episode, followed by weekly releases until October 30.
**Plot Summary:**
Season two resumes with the Dessens as they adapt to a peaceful life in a world that seems secure until the unthinkable forces them to flee once more. As Jason’s fixation on the Box intensifies, Daniela’s (Connelly) escalating paranoia drives her to the edge, risking their delicate stability. Meanwhile, Amanda (Braga) and Ryan (Simpson) team up in a desperate effort to find their way home. With Blair (Brugel) intent on stopping him, Leighton (Okeniyi) persistently pursues his ambitious dream of crafting a flawless world.
### #2: Silo Season 3
Silo stands out as one of Apple TV’s major successes, and season 3 promises to expand the narrative beyond the silo realm. The series is adapted from Hugh Howey’s acclaimed trilogy of novels, and this new season will delve into events from books 2 and 3, including a significant flashback plotline introducing entirely new characters.
Silo season 3 premieres **Friday, July 3** with its first episode, followed by weekly releases through September 4.
**Preview:**
The third season of “Silo” advances the tale of a dystopian community of 10,000 individuals living below ground under enigmatic conditions, while unearthing an origin story set centuries earlier. In the current timeline, Juliette Nichols (Ferguson) survives her involuntary “cleaning” but returns with memory loss as the silo recovers from unrest and confronts a perilous new threat. Simultaneously, in the “Before Times,” journalist Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) and Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) unveil a conspiracy that ensnares them in a sequence of events with disastrous, irrevocable ramifications.
### #3: Sugar Season 2
Sugar stands as a neo-noir detective series that may not immediately appear to be sci-fi. No spoilers here, but anyone who viewed season 1 will recall the major sci-fi twist that will undoubtedly influence season 2. Colin Farrell stars in this series, which is set in LA and echoes classic private investigator mystery films.
Sugar season 2 launches **Friday, June 19** with one episode, followed by weekly releases until August 7.
**Series Summary:**
“Sugar” offers a modern, distinctive interpretation of one of the most beloved and vital genres in literary, cinematic, and television history: the private detective narrative. Season two brings back Los Angeles’ renowned private investigator and film enthusiast, John Sugar. Emmy Award nominee Colin Farrell reprises his role for a new case, tracking the troubled older brother of a rising local boxer as he continues his search for his cherished missing sister. As the inquiry evolves into a citywide conspiracy with ominous motives, Sugar must confront himself to address the question — how far will he go to do what’s right?
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