Meet the Cast
Jason Dessen
If theories featured in Dark Matter are any indication, then there are an infinite number of Shmoops out there, each with a different version of this character analysis. In one universe Jason might...
Daniela Dessen
Like Jason, Daniela is defined by a branching path in her life. In the primary universe, Daniela abandons her dream to become a famous artist after getting pregnant with Charlie. In the second univ...
Charlie Dessen
Charlie is Jason and Daniela's teenage son and...that's about all we know about him. Instead, we see the character primarily in terms of his relationship to Jason.Sad DadEven at the beginning of th...
Ryan Holder
Ryan Holder is your classic frenemy.On the one hand, he shows Jason a great deal of respect for his scientific prowess, telling him that he "would've changed the world if [he'd] decided to go that...
Amanda Lucas
Amanda Lucas is yet another beautiful and intelligent woman who falls in love with the dashing Jason Dessen. Yawn.Sorry, we had to get that out of our system.Anyway, Amanda is a unique character be...