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Season 1 – Dark

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When two children go missing in a small German town, its sinful past is exposed along with the double lives and fractured relationships that exist among four families as they search for the kids. The mystery-drama series introduces an intricate puzzle filled with twists that includes a web of curious characters, all of whom have a connection to the town's troubled history -- whether they know it or not. The story includes supernatural elements that tie back to the same town in 1986. "Dark" represents the first German original series produced for Netflix.
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Dark — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Dark's central mystery unfolds slowly, both tense and terrifying, culminating in a creepy, cinematic triumph of sci-fi noir.

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Sean T. Collins Decider Jun 21, 2018
Dark feels like a version of Lost folded in on itself, in which the action on the magical, spacetime-traveling Island and the secret-revealing, surprise-laden, character-driven backstory flashbacks all occur simultaneously. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Mar 29, 2018
If Stranger Things is a big bowl of macaroni and cheese made with that lurid orange cheddar you can only get in America, Dark is a gamy Old World stew ladled out from a pot that has been bubbling away for centuries. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail Dec 7, 2017
What sets Dark apart and raises it to the level of truly fine drama is its quietness and beauty. Go to Full Review Morgan Olson Loud and Clear Reviews Jan 8, 2025
Dark’s creators Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese’s have crafted a remarkable, labyrinthian series of interconnected characters, events, and consequences. Go to Full Review Rafael Sánchez Casademont Fotogramas Jun 24, 2024
A difficult series, perhaps the closest anything has come to 'Lost', without being a cheap copy of 'Lost'... Go to Full Review Jennifer Bisset CNET Apr 6, 2023
The OA is still the second-best TV show sunk into the mines of Netflix. We believe the best show is German sci-fi thriller Dark... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerrymie M @RT03500227 Sep 29, 2026 I held off watching this series for a long time because of its slow build up! But dang, this series was mind-twisting at best! I was gagged when things start to make sense! This is one of my best watch this 2026! Truly one of the bests! See more Phil D @phildub Sep 28, 2026 This show had an intentionally slow build which I really liked. After a little while I started to see bits of Stranger Things. Especially the scenes from the 80’s. Sound track was sick the whole time. Characters were written in very meticulous ways. Each actor did such a great job. Always making me wonder what if they just asked this question? Or even answered one! See more Jannik J @JJaenichen Sep 14, 2026 The first time I watched it, it was superb. I felt like I missed a lot so I watched it a second. Only then I realized that it was a masterpiece. Story, characters, cinography, music, JUST EVERYTHING is top nodge. See more Michael M @SpideyJ Aug 31, 2026 I liked this show the first time I watched it. I loved it the second time. And after the third, I truly think it's one of the best shows of all time. See more Chad T @chadft Aug 8, 2026 Great time mystery series makes you really think You have to really pay close attention Fantastic writing! See more sharp I @RT18258227 Jul 24, 2026 A thrilling and captivating story with a unique concept that feels fresh and original. The characters' actions and development are handled incredibly well, making every moment worth following. See more Read all reviews
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Baran bo Odar

Director

Oliver Masucci

Ulrich Nielsen

Karoline Eichhorn

Charlotte Doppler

Jördis Triebel

Katharina Nielsen

Louis Hofmann

Jonas Kahnwald

Maja Schöne

Hannah Kahnwald

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Secrets In 2019, a local boy's disappearance strikes fear into the residents of Winden, a small German town with a strange and tragic history. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Lies When a grim discovery leaves the police baffled, Ulrich seeks a search warrant for the power plant; a mysterious stranger checks into the hotel. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Past and Present It's 1986 and Ulrich's brother, Mads, has been missing for a month; confusion reigns as past and present intertwine. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Double Lives Bizarre occurrences give Charlotte a sense of déjà vu, and she suspects Peter is hiding something; Franziska snaps when Magnus confronts her. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Truths Hannah takes her obsession with Ulrich too far; the stranger asks Regina to deliver an important package; Martha is torn between Jonas and Bartosz. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Episode 6 Ulrich looks to the past for answers and dredges up disturbing family secrets; armed with new tools, Jonas probes the cave's murky depths. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Crossroads Ulrich questions frail and frightened Helge in the nursing home; Jonas searches for Mikkel, but the stranger warns him about meddling with the past. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 1, 2017 As You Sow, so You Shall Reap In 1953, the disfigured bodies of two boys are exhumed at a construction site, the future location of Winden's nuclear power plant. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Everything Is Now Ulrich runs afoul of the law; Helge tries to dodge Egon Tiedemann; Claudia harnesses the cave's powers; Katharina lashes out at Hannah. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 1, 2017 Alpha and Omega Peter gets a shock; Jonas learns the truth about his family, but there are more surprises still to come; Helge makes a sacrifice. Details

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Dark — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Baran bo Odar
Executive Producer
Erik Barmack, Quirin Berg, Baran bo Odar, Jantje Friese, Kelly Luegenbiehl, Justyna Müsch, Max Wiedemann, Amanda Krentzman
Screenwriter
Jantje Friese, Ronny Schalk, Martin Behnke, Marc O. Seng
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
German
Release Date
Dec 1, 2017
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