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Season 2 – 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's sumptuous second season descends deeper into the show's meticulously-crafted mythos and cements the series as one of streaming's strongest and strangest science fiction stories.

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Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times 11/19/2019
I will not say "Dark" was over-hyped; until the last four episodes of the second season or so, I was entranced by "Dark's" imagination. Go to Full Review
Emily St. James Vox 09/06/2019
Dark takes this quintessential time travel paradox and cubes it, adding so many paradoxes and logic wrinkles that keeping track of them all can give you a headache. But there's something entertaining about the intellectual rigor all the same. Go to Full Review
Lawrence Ware New York Times 07/16/2019
"Dark," the German time-travel thriller, is often compared to the Duffer Brothers' nostalgia trip. But in its second season, its ambitions are closer to "The Wire." Go to Full Review
Mark Serrels CNET 03/28/2023
Dark is a mind-bending show that deftly combines internal family drama with time travel, it is the rarest of things: a show without a single dip in quality. Go to Full Review
C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore 11/19/2019
What an amazing piece of work! The best sci-fi series of the 21st century. Everything is too good to be true. Go to Full Review
Abby Robinson Digital Spy 11/19/2019
It takes the traditional beginning, middle and end story structure and tears it apart to build something brilliant and entirely unpredictable... But if you thought season one was a wild ride, the second chapter went to places even we weren't prepared for. Go to Full Review
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Joe G. @Review_Joe Jan 31 I didn't think season 2 could top season 1, but it blew me away! I constantly question who's who only for a big reveal in one episode that totally shocks you. Reveal after reveal, I could not believe how nicely everything flows. I thought time travel would make the show too confusing. They know exactly how to stretch the limits without losing the audience. Can't wait to watch the final season! See more K. E @SysComp Jan 24 Masterpiece and perfect continuation of the very strong first season. See more MBI M @MNZGamerX Jan 21 Season 1 was an absolutely mind-blowing rollercoaster ride but the show should have been called 'Dark and Sordid' as it is in equal parts both. The show deals with the big questions: time travel; interplay between past, present and future; religion, morality, good and evil; human nature; fate and destiny and of course free will. Like Season 1 this season requires utmost viewing attention not just due to the complexity of the narrative and plot but also the multiplicity of characters the majority of whom are the same character but in different time periods, but it is certainly worth the effort, as the story is extremely engrossing. Season 2 starts off slow, I presume due to plot development, but by Episode 4 it takes off like a kick in the teeth. There are some real mind bending disclosures from here on in that shows human depravity at its most venal, cruel, lustful, vindictive and duplicitous. Episodes 7 & 8 are real firecrackers that take things in a mind-bending direction. See more stefan C Jan 8 Damm this is darker then before. Best german serie ever, sometimes confusing but still great! See more David V @Dvandermeulen Dec 7 One of the very best. Real mind breaker. Every season is even better. Difficult to follow later on. So not dumb people.. See more Me L Sep 8 I'd give Dark a perfect 10 out of 10. And I'd dare to say that because this show isn't just visually stunning; it leaves a profound, lasting impression. Watching it, I often felt like I wasn't watching a TV show, but a true work of art. The story isn't a straightforward narrative. It starts with the disappearance of two children in a small German town, but quickly unravels into a complex web of interconnected families, time travel, and secrets that span generations. At times, it was so intricate that I had to pause and even draw a family tree on a piece of paper just to keep track of the characters and their relationships. Yet, it's this very complexity that makes the show so captivating. The cinematography is just as impressive. The color palette is dark and moody, making every shot feel like a beautifully composed photograph. The soundtrack is haunting and unforgettable, perfectly capturing the intense emotions of the story. I was on the edge of my seat with every episode, wondering what would happen next. Ultimately, I walked away from this series feeling completely satisfied. The way every single plot thread is meticulously woven together and tied up in the end is a testament to the masterful storytelling. For anyone who loves a good puzzle and a show that makes you think, Dark is an absolute must-watch. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jun 21, 2019 Beginnings and Endings Six months after the disappearances, the police form a task force; in 2052, Jonas learns that most of Winden perished during an apocalyptic event. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 21, 2019 Dark Matter Clausen and Charlotte interview Regina; the Stranger takes Hannah to 1987, when Claudia has an unnerving encounter and Egon visits an old nemesis. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 21, 2019 Ghosts In 1954, a missing Helge returns but he will speak only to Noah; in 1987, Claudia brings the time machine to Tannhaus; Egon questions Ulrich again. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 21, 2019 The Travelers Jonas meets an ominous figure; as the kids comb the cave for answers, the adults gather in the bunker to share what they know about the travelers. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 21, 2019 Lost and Found In 1987, Ulrich seizes an opportunity; the kids return to the cave with the time machine; Jonas learns of a loophole that could change the future. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 21, 2019 An Endless Cycle Jonas travels to 2019, armed with a plan to prevent the apocalypse; during the Nielsens' anniversary party, Ulrich sneaks off with Hannah. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 21, 2019 The White Devil Martha meets the Stranger and learns his true identity; Claudia tries to prevent Egon's death in 1987; Hannah travels to see Ulrich in 1954. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 21, 2019 Endings and Beginnings On the day of the apocalypse, Clausen executes a search warrant at the power plant as Jonas and Claudia use the time machine to connect the past and the future. Details
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Season Info

Director
Baran bo Odar
Executive Producer
Quirin Berg, Baran bo Odar, Jantje Friese, Max Wiedemann, Amanda Krentzman
Screenwriter
Jantje Friese, Martin Behnke, Daphne Ferraro, Ronny Schalk, Marc O. Seng
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
German
Release Date
Jun 21, 2019
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