Dark Matter Season 2, episode 5 is the best kind of filler episode

Dark Matter Season 2, episode 5, titled "Love and Be Loved," proves to be a standout filler episode. The episode follows one of the numerous "other" Jasons, who uses his last multiverse capsule to travel to a world where his mother is still alive. However, the version of himself in this reality died as a child. As he moves back in with his mother and starts making chairs, he helps other Jasons and meets Maria, a book store owner.

After the death of his mother, Jason settles down with Maria and begins to heal from his grief. The episode ends on a hopeful note, as Jason removes the hair tie he uses to remind himself of his marriage to Daniela, signifying his ability to move on from his past life. The episode is a testament to the show's tradition of standalone episodes, offering viewers a satisfying, self-contained narrative.