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[Spoilers] Dark Matter - S03E10 "Built, Not Born" [Episode Discussion]

: Dr. Shaw uses the concept of transferring consciousness into an android body to help Sarah , who had been existing only as a program in the ship's computer, finally return to the physical world.

: It is revealed that Dr. Shaw is the reason Two (formerly Rebecca) escaped from Dwarf Star Technologies. Most notably, Dr. Shaw and Rebecca were in a romantic relationship before Shaw was put into stasis due to a fatal brain tumor. Watch Dark Matter 3x10

The "interesting story" behind , titled "Built, Not Born," serves as a major origin reveal for two of the show's main characters, Two and the Android.

: The Android discovers she was specifically built to be a replacement body for Dr. Shaw. This revelation forces the Android to grapple with her identity, ultimately deciding she wants to be herself rather than a vessel for someone else. [Spoilers] Dark Matter - S03E10 "Built, Not Born"

: While appearing helpful, it is eventually revealed that Victor murdered a human in cold blood and may have ulterior motives for recruiting the Android's help.

In this episode, a distress call from the Android's rogue friend Victor leads the crew of the Raza to a secret facility where they meet , the pioneer of modern android technology. The story unfolds with several significant twists: Shaw is the reason Two (formerly Rebecca) escaped

Fans often find this episode particularly compelling because the actress playing the Android, Zoie Palmer, also plays her creator, Dr. Shaw, showcasing the chemistry between her and Melissa O'Neil (Two) in a new light.