Dark (2017)
TV series · Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
Stream itif you enjoy a challenging, multi-layered puzzle that rewards absolute attention and meticulous note-taking.
A dense and meticulously plotted puzzle box that demands total concentration across its three-season timeline. It is rewarding but intellectually taxing, perfect for those who want to lose themselves in complex paradoxes and dark mysteries.
What it is about
A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations.
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What Dark is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
The experience is one of profound, brooding intensity. It unfolds with a cold, atmospheric precision, moving at a deliberate pace that allows the dread to seep in. The narrative is a labyrinthine web of connections, requiring the viewer to keep track of names, dates, and lineage across multiple eras. The visual style is desaturated and shadows are deep, matching the weighty, existential tone of the storytelling.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This series is purpose-built for viewers who relish complex sci-fi and philosophical paradoxes. It is not for the casual watcher or those who prefer multitasking, as missing a single scene can render the plot incomprehensible. One caveat is that the sheer density of its family trees and temporal shifts can occasionally feel more like homework than entertainment for the unprepared.
The right evening for it
It suits a dedicated binge-watching session on a rainy evening when you have the mental energy to focus entirely. Make sure the lights are low to match the show’s sombre aesthetic.
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Teaser
Teaser · Date Announcement
How Dark leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
It leaves you with a lingering sense of melancholy and intellectual exhaustion. Expect to feel slightly unsettled by its fatalistic view of time, while simultaneously satisfied by its intricate, interlocking architecture.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
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Dark soundtrack
Music by Ben Frost
Dark: Cycle 1 (Original Music From The Netflix Series)
Ben Frost · 2019 · 12 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1Alles ist miteinander verbunden
- 2Ein Mensch-Ein Schmetterling
- 3Die Hölle ist leer, alle Teufel sind hier
- 4Tick Tack, Tick Tack
- 5Warum nicht Waldweg
- 6Apokalypse
- 7Kein DeLorean
- 8Das ist nicht Mikkel
- 9Eine Reise durch die Zeit
- 10Ich kann die Vergangenheit ändern
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Awards
Awards and nominationsShow
- Nominated: Deutscher Fernsehpreis · 2021
- Nominated: Golden Reel Awards · 2020
- Nominated: HPA Awards · 2018
From Wikidata, which can miss some.
Questions people ask
- Is Dark a mind-bending series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Mind-Bending, with a tense streak. A dense and meticulously plotted puzzle box that demands total concentration across its three-season timeline. It is rewarding but intellectually taxing, perfect for those who want to lose themselves in complex paradoxes and dark mysteries.
- How many seasons of Dark are there?
- 3 seasons and 26 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch Dark in Canada?
- In Canada, Dark is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Where can I watch Dark in Germany?
- In Germany, Dark is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Where can I watch Dark in the UK?
- In the UK, Dark is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for Dark?
- The music for Dark is by Ben Frost. The soundtrack album, Dark: Cycle 1 (Original Music From The Netflix Series), has 12 tracks.
- What songs are on the Dark soundtrack?
- Dark: Cycle 1 (Original Music From The Netflix Series) has 12 tracks, including “Alles ist miteinander verbunden”, “Ein Mensch-Ein Schmetterling”, “Die Hölle ist leer, alle Teufel sind hier”, “Tick Tack, Tick Tack” and “Warum nicht Waldweg”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is Dark worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy a challenging, multi-layered puzzle that rewards absolute attention and meticulous note-taking. IMDb users rate it 8.7 out of 10 from 542,010 votes and TMDB users 8.4.
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