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Dark Matter S3E2 — It Doesn't Have to Be Like This

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Dark Matter•Season 3•Episode 2

It Doesn't Have to Be Like This

7.7/10 · 668 votesJun 9, 201743 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

The crew of the Raza target an Ishida research station in an attempt to take back the Blink Drive.

Directed byBruce McDonald

Written byPaul Mullie

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Cast6

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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Paul Mullie

Paul Mullie

Writer

Bruce McDonald

Bruce McDonald

Director

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Episode Summary

"It Doesn't Have to Be Like This" is episode 2 of Dark Matter season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 668 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Bruce McDonald and written by Paul Mullie, it aired on June 9, 2017.

Next: E3 · Welcome to the Revolution Best of Season 3