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Season 1 – Home Before Dark

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Young investigative journalist Hilde Lisko moves with her family to the small town her father left behind, only to unearth big secrets in her pursuit of the truth.
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Home Before Dark — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Home Before Dark's central mystery is more intriguing than its mawkish writing lets on, but Brooklyn Prince's fiercely dedicated performance more than makes up for any narrative shortcomings.

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Dan Einav Financial Times 04/14/2020
3/5
At her best, Hilde embodies the wit, precociousness and probity of Lisa Simpson; at her worst, she resembles Claire Danes's exhaustingly intractable and petulant CIA agent Carrie Mathison in Homeland. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com 04/06/2020
Thanks to the steady, solid work of nine-year-old star Brooklynn Prince, the 10-episode Home Before Dark has the ability to engage viewers of every age. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au 04/06/2020
It's certainly a series worth starting if you want a not-too-convoluted murder mystery without supernatural elements, or you like your detectives sassy and precocious. Go to Full Review Peter Martin ScreenAnarchy 06/11/2021
4.0/5.0
This is a family show that makes every member of the family think about their place in the world, and what they can do about it. Go to Full Review Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine 04/26/2021
The series has the ability to ensnare us despite its changes in tone. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Prahlad Srihari Firstpost 07/25/2020
Home Before Dark feels like a Nickelodeon series with prestige drama aspirations. There are few pleasures to be found here for adults. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bososkey j @Oscarj 05/29/2024 With a very interesting characters and a captivating story, the first season if home before dark will be a blast from start to semi-cliffhanger finish for any fans of this genre, or for anyone looking for an introduction to media like this. It isn’t perfect(for instance the resolution to penny gillis’ death), but this season is really solid. See more K T @RT84445608 10/29/2023 Didn't know what to expect. Decided to check the show out on a whim and ended up binge watching two seasons and hoping that AppleTv renews. Great show. Nancy Drew meets Enola Holmes meets Stranger Things. Highly recommended for anyone (adults and families included). See more Laura H @RT77733822 07/26/2023 Absolutely loved the show. I had Enola Holmes vibes from the background music, the character, story but the show was still different, with more deep connections and meanings of life, purpose and responsibility. The story was building up on one main event, and still I had not a single boring moment while watching the show. I am hooked. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 A rather decent family murder mystery that is held back at times by being overly schmaltzy. The lead character of Hilde on the whole is a determined, intelligent child who at times does come across as an annoying know-it-all. See more Charles B @RT03025588 11/20/2021 I tried watching the first episode. The girl reporter is either a genius or psychotic. Either way, I found the character too off-putting for me to continue with this series. See more 09/24/2021 I actually enjoyed this show immensely. The mystery was interesting, but at times, it felt a bit predictable. We also don't get much of a motive for one of the villains, but aside from that, season one is excellent. It also connects well with season 2 and is just fun to watch. I liked the a lot of the characters (Trip and Donny in particular). I did feel like the show was a bit slow at points, but the show is surprisingly binge-able. The main character is a bit annoying and for some reason a lot of the adults are just incredibly stupid. Faults aside, I really did enjoy this show and would recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Dana Fox

Creator

Dara Resnik

Creator

Brooklynn Prince

Hilde Lisko

Jim Sturgess

Matt Lisko

Abby Miller

Bridget Jensen

Kylie Rogers

Izzy Lisko

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 3, 2020 Magic Hour Young reporter Hilde Lisko and her family are settling into their new life in a small town -- until a shocking event changes everything. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 3, 2020 Never Be the Same Hilde learns more about Erie Harbor's secrets; her father, Matt, is forced to face his past and reconnect with his own father. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 3, 2020 Sting Like a Bee Chasing down a dangerous lead brings Hilde face-to -ace with a potential suspect; Matt's run-in with an old friend spirals out of control. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 3, 2020 The Bird, Man Hilde, Donny and Spoon track down Birdman, a mysterious outcast who may have crucial information about the Richie Fife case. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 3, 2020 The Green Bike Convinced that the wrong person was convicted in the Richie Fife case 30 years ago, Hilde sets out to prove it. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 3, 2020 88 Miles an Hour As the '80s dance looms, Hilde and Matt find a promising new lead in the investigation; Frank breaks rank to get to the root of the case. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 3, 2020 Search Party When Hilde goes missing, Matt is forced to confront his worst nightmare. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 3, 2020 The Future Is Female Hilde creates a movement to root out corruption in Erie Harbor; Matt and Bridget try to mend their relationship. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 3, 2020 Superhero Monster Slayer A break in the Richie Fife case results in a surprise arrest; Matt and Hilde take a road trip to learn more about the suspect. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 3, 2020 Bigger Than All of Us Significant new evidence is dredged up from a nearby lake; Hilde discovers that it's the beginning of a much larger mystery. Details

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Home Before Dark — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jon M. Chu
Creator
Dana Fox, Dara Resnik
Executive Producer
Dana Fox, Dara Resnik, Joy Gorman Wettels, Jon M. Chu, Rosemary Rodriguez, Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend, Sharlene Martin
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 3, 2020