Ep 4. All The Time In The World

The crew of the Raza find themselves with a peculiar problem in "Dark Matter" season 3 episode 4, titled "All The Time In The World." After an encounter with a strange object in space, they are hit with a virus that affects their perception of time. While the outside world continues to move at a normal pace, the crew's experience of time becomes distorted, leading to confusion and difficulty completing their mission.

As the episode begins, the Raza receives a distress signal from a nearby planet. The crew heads down to investigate, but they soon learn that something is not quite right. They encounter people who seem frozen in time, as well as strange objects that appear to be suspended in the air. When they try to leave the planet, they find that time has slowed down for them - a minute outside the ship is an hour inside.

The virus affects different crew members in different ways. Nyx and Five are particularly hard hit, with Nyx experiencing time looping and repeated deja vu, and Five seeing multiple versions of herself from different timelines. As they struggle to keep their bearings and navigate the ship, tensions run high and mistakes are made.

While the overarching plot of "Dark Matter" season 3 is the search for the truth about the crew's past, "All The Time In The World" is a standalone episode that explores the characters and their relationships. We see how they react under pressure, how they interact with each other - both positively and negatively - and how they try to solve a problem that seems insurmountable. There are moments of comedy, such as when Three mistakenly thinks he's found a way to fast-forward through the virus, and moments of tension and drama, as the crew faces obstacles and challenges.

One of the episode's highlights is the emotional growth of Five, who has been one of the most intriguing characters on the show since its inception. As she sees different versions of herself, she grapples with questions of identity and what it means to be a sentient being. She also gets a chance to interact with Six, who has been grappling with his own demons since his betrayal of the crew in season 2. Their conversation is poignant and reveals new facets of both characters.

"All The Time In The World" is also notable for its inventive visuals. The way the virus affects the crew's perception of time is depicted through clever camera work, with scenes freezing mid-action or skipping ahead in time. The special effects are also top-notch, as the crew encounters various strange phenomena on the planet.

While "Dark Matter" season 3 has been criticized by some fans for its lighter tone and focus on standalone episodes, "All The Time In The World" proves that the show can still deliver compelling character-driven drama. The episode is a showcase for the strengths of the show, from its talented cast to its innovative visuals. It's a must-see for fans of the show and a good entry point for new viewers who want to see what "Dark Matter" is all about.