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August 27, 2017: Dark Matter Episode 303, “Nowhere To Go” – behind the scenes! And superfan Chris makes his own Blink Drive!

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Uh oh.

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Ladies in waiting.  Melissa O’Neil and Zoie Palmer kick back on the bridge between set-ups.

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Ron Murphy calling the shots on our season finale.

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Marauder rehearsal with Melissa O’Neil, Anthony Lemke, and Roger Cross.

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Setting the stage for some major sparkage.

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The prisoners part company.

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Rehearsing the Reynaud reveal.

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Co-Executive Producer Ivon Bartok and Zoie Palmer discuss while a relaxed Roger Cross looks on.

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Actor Anthony Lemke stands on an apple box to appear taller than me in photos.

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Capturing TWOlien on the move.

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Anthony all smiles.

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Setting up the Ryo to the Rescue sequence.

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Director Ron Murphy likes what he sees.

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Jodelle Ferland out of control at the controls.

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Prepping the big white hole bomb reveal.

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Zoie Palmer and Jodelle Ferland share a laugh between takes.

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Andrew Moodie in charge on the bridge of the Ishida Cruiser.

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Melissa O’Neil – with swagger!

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We had tons of fun bringing it to you.

And fans like Chris in Whitehorse, who made his very own Blink Drive, are the reason we’re having such a blast…

Pretty awesome, Chris!

Hoping we get to do it all over again in season 4!

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August 26, 2017: The Dark Matter season finale in gifs!

Compliments of Melissa O’Neill –

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The amazing Alexandra Ordolis

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Okay.  Break!

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Wakey Wakey

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Oh shit.

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THRortia!

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Cool under pressure

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Hey-uh!  Not so cool  under pressure

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Goodbye

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It’s A Trick!

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Ryo Ishida keeps his word

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Uh oh

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The Black Ships

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August 25, 2017: Tonight, it’s the Dark Matter season 3 finale! At 9/8C on SYFY and Space Channel!

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It all comes down this!

For now.

I’ll be live-tweeting along with cast members and many of you tonight.  Let’s get noisy and remind SYFY why Dark Matter fans deserve a fourth season!

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Matt Carter makes the case for Why a Dark Matter season 4 renewal should happen on SYFY

“You can sense the joy that Joseph Mallozzi and the writers put into just about every episode that they do. This matters to people who look to the show as a form of escape from our world, and to capture some sort of wonder or sense of adventure. Syfy isn’t going to be able to replicate that, even if there are some other great shows out there on television and others in the pipeline.”

Dark Matter finale: Which of Future FIVE’s predictions will come true?  The cast explains

“It’s rare for a series dishes out its own spoilers, even rarer for the cast to be as in the dark as their fans. For the Raza crew, that’s just the nature of the game, and it’s one they enjoy playing. Luckily for all involved, patience wins out.”

Dark Matter’s Anthony Lemke on Three’s Loyalty and Keeping Boone in the Past

“We’ve had a pretty surprising and supportive fanbase from the very beginning. I think that’s partially because of those who came with their own fanbases. Joe [Mallozzi] from his Stargate years, Zoie [Palmer] from Lost Girl, Jodelle [Ferland] from her entire career, and Roger [Cross] brought in his pretty solid fanbase as well. We’ve been lucky that way.”

Ellen Wong on That Betrayal and Admiring TWO’s “Baddasery”

” I have joked about that with Joe also. Going into Episode 312 we were texting about it, and I said, “I want to see Misaki in a white, flowy dress, chilling by the beach, sipping on drinks.” She needs to relax and enjoy life, and put Ryo aside for a second. She maybe has a lover who is really understanding; there’s no killer in her, she’s just so chill, and after awhile she’ll probably get bored and put her drinks aside and say goodbye to her lover, break his heart or something, put on her gear and become that warrior again and do what’s right.”

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August 24, 2017: Fans power Dark Matter to HUGE viewership gains!

The cable +7 numbers are in and, once again, fans powered Dark Matter to huge time-delayed viewership gains.

Last week’s numbers showed Dark Matter tying for the #1 spot in the key demo (adults 18-34) with a whopping 200% increase.

This week’s results for Episode 311, “The Dwarf Star Conspiracy”, has the show once again leading the pack in the #1 spot with an even more impressive 300% increase.

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But wait!  There’s more!

Last week, we clocked the #12th best percentage gain in overall viewers, more than doubling our audience with 107% more households watching the show within seven days of its initial airing.

This week’s results have us topping those numbers.  We’re tied in the #6 spot with a 7-day increase of 123%.

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We are finishing the season STRONG and, once again, it’s thanks to all of you.

I wonder if there is some way to reward the fans?  Some way to let them know that their unflagging support for Dark Matter and SYFY has not gone unnoticed.

How could The Powers That Be demonstrate their appreciation to them for making Dark Matter one of the SYFY’s most watched shows of 2017?

Suggestions?

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August 23, 2017: Two days to the Dark Matter season finale!

So, what awaits us in the Dark Matter season finale?  Well, judging from the episodic stills, I’d say…quite a lot:

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The Mikkei Combine’s Commander Truffault is back – and onboard The Raza.

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THREE is looking….concerned?  Dubious?

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The questions isn’t so much “What’s Wexler doing on the bridge?” but “Who, exactly, is that with Wexler on the bridge?”

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The Android and FIVE looking unsettled.

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SIX seems…determined.

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Mikkei has apparently come bearing gifts.

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TWO (?) seems surprised by someone or sometTHING.

A couple of terrific articles to check out –

TV, eh’s? Greg David asks: “Dark Matter: Is This The End?”

“If this is the series finale of Dark Matter, I’m going to be incredibly upset. Co-creators Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie have created a wonderful world jam-packed with interesting characters with plenty of story still to tell. “

Alexis Gunderson posits that: “Syfy’s Summer Series Are One Big, Gooey, Rollicking Good Time”

“Part of this journey involves goo, of course—one type, a sentient, pitch-black, Hullen-like alien organism with designs on overthrowing humanity, the other an abstract technological “goo” of self-healing nanobytes which make up the impervious synthetic humans the black alien goo aims to use as hosts.”

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August 22, 2017: Dark Matter goodies!

Compliments of Canada’s Space Channel…

Dark Matter: FOUR’s Betrayal –

The Dark Matter stars talk the evolution of Zoie Palmer’s character, The Android –

Dark Matter: Behind the Scenes of “Isn’t That A Paradox?” –

P.S. – Keep reminding @SYFY how much you want to see a season 4.  The next week or so could be crucial to the show’s future!

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August 21, 2017: Thanks for making Dark Matter SYFY’s #1 Most-Watched Scripted Show of the Week!

…with 642,00 overnight viewers.  Of course that number will more than double when you factor in delayed viewership as Dark Matter continues to rank amongst the Top 10 cable shows in percentage gains in the key demos and overall viewers. And, amazingly, while many shows demonstrate significant audience erosion season to season, we’re only off roughly 10% from last year’s numbers.  Hell, if it wasn’t for that single blip (Episode 308 during Comic Con), our demo average would be even with season 2, and our overall viewership average would actually be slightly higher!  And we owe it all to you, the fans.  I promise to reward you all with the most amazing season of Dark Matter yet…just as soon as we get that fourth season pickup!

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One of my favorite behind the scene pics from Episode 310, “Built Not Born”.

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And here’s one from this Friday night’s season finale, “Nowhere To Go”.

 

August 20, 2017: Anthony Lemke thanks my mom for her support!

My mom is a big THREE fan –

August 19, 2017: Dark Matter Episode 312, “My Final Gift To You” – Reactions, Responses, Reviews!

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“Ok, let’s… let’s all just take a breath, shall we?” – CR Sparrow at BlackGirlNerds

“Enemies and allies clashed as secrets were revealed and Ishida’s fate left in the air while we FLT our way into one last episode of the season.” – Blade of the Sashurai

“Just when I think I’ve got something figured out, it completely rips the carpet out from underneath.” – Jessica Lerner at SpoilerTV

“Dark Matter serves up plenty of secrets that could lead to yet another explosive finale…and hopefully beyond.” – Michael Air and DenOfGeek

“Ready?! I’m still processing it all over here.” – Cort Robinson at PureFandom

“I’ve been rooting for more Ryo-Raza Gang time since the beginning, since I have an inexplicable soft spot for him (I like burdened rulers who make bad decisions, okay? sue me), and this episode did not disappoint.” – Rachel Thomas at ScreenSpy

“What an episode! I can’t believe Ryo spilled everyone secrets. The season finale is going to be insane!” – Saraciea Fennell at Nerdophiles

“Dark Matter Season 3 Episode 12, “My Final Gift To You,” packs a punch, with secret revelations mixed in with some character development.” – Hillary Esquina at Tell-Tale TV

“It’s a great thing when a show treats its penultimate episode as if it’s the season finale.” – Christopher Hart at The Nerd Recites

“This is a brilliant episode for Alex Mallari Jr. who gets to pretty much bring forth some added dimensions to his character of Ishida.” – Ian Cullen at SciFi Pulse

My chat about this episode with Kelly Townsend at The TVJunkies

After Dark –

#RenewDarkMatter #FansDeserveASeason4

Tagged: #DarkMatter, Dark Matter

April 19, 2017: Dark Matter Episode 312, “My Final Gift To You” – Reactions, Responses, Reviews!

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“Ok, let’s… let’s all just take a breath, shall we?” – CR Sparrow at BlackGirlNerds

“Enemies and allies clashed as secrets were revealed and Ishida’s fate left in the air while we FLT our way into one last episode of the season.” – Blade of the Sashurai

“Just when I think I’ve got something figured out, it completely rips the carpet out from underneath.” – Jessica Lerner at SpoilerTV

“Dark Matter serves up plenty of secrets that could lead to yet another explosive finale…and hopefully beyond.” – Michael Air and DenOfGeek

“Ready?! I’m still processing it all over here.” – Cort Robinson at PureFandom

“I’ve been rooting for more Ryo-Raza Gang time since the beginning, since I have an inexplicable soft spot for him (I like burdened rulers who make bad decisions, okay? sue me), and this episode did not disappoint.” – Rachel Thomas at ScreenSpy

“What an episode! I can’t believe Ryo spilled everyone secrets. The season finale is going to be insane!” – Saraciea Fennell at Nerdophiles

“Dark Matter Season 3 Episode 12, “My Final Gift To You,” packs a punch, with secret revelations mixed in with some character development.” – Hillary Esquina at Tell-Tale TV

“It’s a great thing when a show treats its penultimate episode as if it’s the season finale.” – Christopher Hart at The Nerd Recites

“This is a brilliant episode for Alex Mallari Jr. who gets to pretty much bring forth some added dimensions to his character of Ishida.” – Ian Cullen at SciFi Pulse

My chat about this episode with Kelly Townsend at The TVJunkies

After Dark –

#RenewDarkMatter #FansDeserveASeason4

Tagged: #DarkMatter, Dark Matter