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Dark Matter S3E1 — Being Better Is So Much Harder
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Dark Matter•Season 3•Episode 1

Being Better Is So Much Harder

7.7/10 · 710 votesJun 9, 201743 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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The scattered survivors of EOS-7 battle to regroup amidst the backdrop of corporate war. Ryo Ishida, now emperor of Zairon, makes an enemy of his former allies, while the past comes back to haunt the crew of the Raza.

Directed byRon Murphy
Written byJoseph Mallozzi
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Melissa O'Neil

Melissa O'Neil

Two

Anthony Lemke

Anthony Lemke

Three

Alex Mallari Jr.

Alex Mallari Jr.

Four

Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Ferland

Five

Roger Cross

Roger Cross

Six

Zoie Palmer

Zoie Palmer

The Android

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Ron Murphy

Ron Murphy

Director

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Joseph Mallozzi

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Being Better Is So Much Harder" is episode 1 of Dark Matter season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 710 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Ron Murphy and written by Joseph Mallozzi, it aired on June 9, 2017.

Next: E2 · It Doesn't Have to Be Like ThisBest of Season 3