Sci-fi thriller 'Dark Matter' imagines parallel versions of Chicago

"Dark Matter," a new sci-fi thriller on Apple TV+, showcases a dual vision of Chicago with both familiar landmarks and apocalyptic scenes, as it explores alternate realities. The series, based on Blake Crouch's bestselling novel, follows physics professor Jason Dessen, played by Joel Edgerton, who is thrust into different versions of his life. Filmed entirely in Chicago, the show delves into quantum mechanics and the concept of superposition, presenting a fresh cinematic take on the city.