Dark Matter season 3 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The crew of the Raza grapples with a damaged Blink Drive that unexpectedly sends them 600 years into the past. Stranded on early 21st-century Earth, they adapt to the era while searching for a way back. Their investigation leads to Professor Brophey, who reveals his own time travel saga and a second Blink Drive. A plan to fix the timeline and return to the present is hatched, with success leaving the crew back in their time. However, they discover their actions in the past subtly influenced future technological advancements, raising questions about the nature of time travel and paradoxes.
Full Episode S03E09 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main issue with the Blink Drive?
The Blink Drive is damaged, likely due to modifications and an electromagnetic pulse, causing the ship to travel 600 years into the past.
How do the crew adapt to early 21st-century Earth?
The crew adapts by creating false identities, accessing Earth's data hub, and integrating into the local community to blend in.
What is the significance of the stars being out of alignment?
The stars being out of alignment indicates that the crew has traveled 600 years into the past.
Who is Professor Brophey, and what is his role?
Professor Brophey is a physics teacher in the community who is connected to the Blink Drive and has his own time travel story.
How does the crew plan to return to their own time?
The crew plans to use the Blink Drive from Professor Brophey to return to their own time, while avoiding creating a paradox.
What complications arise during the crew's stay on Earth?
The crew faces challenges in blending in, suspicions from locals, and the discovery of their true identities.
How do the crew's actions in the past affect the future?
Their actions indirectly inspire the invention of the FTL engine in the future, suggesting their time travel was predestined.
What dilemma does the crew face regarding the Blink Drive?
The crew debates whether to use the Blink Drive to return home, considering the risks of creating a paradox.
Is the timeline altered by the crew's actions?
The timeline appears to be unaltered in significant ways, but their interaction with the past has subtle influences on future events.
What decision is made about the Blink Drive at the end?
The crew decides to disconnect the Blink Drive and use it only as a last resort due to its unpredictability.