Ep 2. It Doesn't Have To Be Like This

It Doesn't Have To Be Like This is the second episode of the third season of the science-fiction television series Dark Matter. The show is set in a distant future where a group of six individuals wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who they are or how they got there.

In this episode, the crew of the Raza finds itself in a tricky situation as a group of mercenaries threatens to take over their ship. The mercenaries are led by a woman named Kierken, who has a personal vendetta against the Raza's captain, Two.

As the crew members try to figure out how to deal with the mercenaries, they also have to confront personal issues that have arisen since their battle with the corporate warlord, Ferrous Corp. Three, in particular, is struggling with feelings of guilt and doubt after he killed the Ferrous Corp agent who had been posing as his long-lost girlfriend.

Meanwhile, Five learns the truth behind her father's death and is determined to seek revenge. Six, on the other hand, is grappling with his own past as he receives a message from his former employer, the Galactic Authority.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that the crew members are not only fighting for their survival but also trying to come to terms with their own past and the choices they've made. With their backs against the wall, they must rely on each other to make it out alive.

It Doesn't Have To Be Like This is a thrilling episode that packs a punch with its high-stakes action and emotional depth. The show continues to explore the complex relationships between the characters and the consequences of their actions. As the season unfolds, it promises to deliver even more twists and turns as the crew tries to navigate the dangerous world of space travel and find their place in the universe.