Dark (2017)
A German sci-fi mystery masterpiece from Netflix that weaves time travel, family secrets, and existential dread into one of television's most intricate narratives.
Dark - Series Information
- Original Title: Dark
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Baran bo Odar, Jantje Friese
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: German
- Spoken Languages: German
- First Air Date: December 1, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), December 1, 2017 (Canada - 18+), December 1, 2017 (United Kingdom - 15), December 1, 2017 (Germany - 16), December 1, 2017 (France - 16), December 1, 2017 (India - A), December 1, 2017 (New Zealand - 16), December 1, 2017 (Australia - MA 15+), December 1, 2017 (Brazil - 16), December 1, 2017 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: DARK (FR), 暗 (CN), 闇 (TW), DARK (US), DARK (BE), 다크 (KR), Dark - I Segreti di Winden (IT), ดาร์ก (TH)
- Production Companies: Wiedemann & Berg Television
- Production Countries: Germany
Dark - Plot
A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations.
Dark - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and get your first look at the labyrinthine world of Winden:
Everything is connected.
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Dark - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Baran bo Odar
- Jantje Friese
Main Cast
- Louis Hofmann
- Lisa Vicari
- Andreas Pietschmann
- Maja Schöne
- Stephan Kampwirth
- Paul Lux
- Jördis Triebel
- Karoline Eichhorn
- Moritz Jahn
- Oliver Masucci
Writers
- Jantje Friese
- Marc O. Seng
- Ronny Schalk
- Martin Behnke
- Daphne Ferraro
Executive Producers
- Baran bo Odar
- Max Wiedemann
- Quirin Berg
- Jantje Friese
- Amanda Krentzman
Dark - FAQs
Where can you watch Dark online?
Dark is available exclusively on Netflix worldwide, both on the standard subscription tier and Netflix Standard with Ads. All three seasons and special episodes are available to stream in the original German with subtitles or dubbed audio options depending on your region.
Is Dark based on a true story?
No, Dark is not based on a true story. It is an entirely original creation by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese. The fictional town of Winden and its multi-generational time-travel mystery were conceived specifically for the series, drawing on theoretical physics, mythology, and German folklore.
How many seasons and episodes does Dark have?
Dark ran for three seasons comprising 26 episodes in total: Season 1 has 10 episodes, Season 2 has 8 episodes, and Season 3 has 8 episodes. There are also 5 special episodes available. The series concluded in June 2020 as a complete, self-contained story.
What is the ending of Dark explained?
In the finale, Jonas and Martha travel to the origin world — the root of the time loop — and prevent the accident that started everything, erasing both their worlds from existence. Characters whose existence depended on the loop disappear, while others survive in a restored, loop-free reality.
Who are the main actors in Dark?
Dark features Louis Hofmann as Jonas Kahnwald, Lisa Vicari as Martha Nielsen, Andreas Pietschmann as The Stranger, Oliver Masucci as Ulrich Nielsen, Maja Schöne as Hannah Kahnwald, Karoline Eichhorn as Charlotte Doppler, Paul Lux as Bartosz Tiedemann, and Jördis Triebel as Katharina Nielsen, among others.
What is Dark about?
Dark follows four interconnected families in the German town of Winden after a child goes missing, exposing a labyrinthine time-travel conspiracy spanning multiple generations and parallel worlds. Critically acclaimed for its intricate plotting and atmospheric tension, it is widely regarded as one of the finest science-fiction series ever made.
Did Dark win any awards?
Dark received numerous accolades, including the Grimme-Preis, one of Germany's most prestigious television awards. It was also nominated for multiple international awards and earned widespread critical praise, holding strong scores on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, where it consistently ranks among the highest-rated TV series globally.
What is the content rating for Dark?
Dark is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains dark themes including violence, disturbing imagery, and complex psychological content. International ratings vary: 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, and New Zealand, and 18+ in Canada.
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