Syfy has ordered up second seasons of both Killjoys and Dark Matter as just announced today by the network. Killjoys will be back for a 10 episode season two in 2016 while Dark Matter received a 13 episode renewal. Killjoys was created by Michelle Lovretta who also serves as the series’ writer, executive producer and showrunner. Dark Matter comes the Stargate team of Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie who wrote the Dark Horse Comics graphic novel that serves as source material for the series. Mallozzi, Mullie, Jay Firestone, and Vanessa Piazza executive produce.
Killjoys, which averaged 1.5 million viewers during its first season run, stars Hannah John-Kamen, Luke Macfarlane, and Aaron Ashmore. Commenting on the renewal, Syfy’s Executive Vice President of Original Content Bill McGoldrick said, “With exciting space-based action, deep world building, and a standout cast, Killjoys has struck a nerve with viewers and critics alike. We can’t wait to see what adventures Michelle Lovretta and Temple Street take Dutch, John and D’avin on in season two.”
Dark Matter tells the story of six people who find themselves on a derelict spaceship without any idea how they got there or who they are. The dramatic series averaged 1.8 million viewers and stars Melissa O’Neil, Marc Bendavid, Anthony Lemke, Alex Mallari Jr, Jodelle Ferland, Roger Cross and Zoie Palmer.
“With its mysterious premise and fascinating characters, Dark Matter has built an incredibly loyal, passionate and engaged fan base,” said Chris Regina, Senior Vice President, Program Strategy, Syfy. “We look forward to another out-of-the-world season from this talented creative team.”
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