Darker (2014)
A gripping Chinese crime thriller in which a special police unit races to unmask a vigilante killer who delivers death notices to criminals who escaped justice.
Darker - Series Information
- Original Title: 暗黑者
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy, Mystery
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 121
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- Networks: Tencent Video
- Production Companies: Tencent Pictures, Tencent Penguin Pictures
- Production Countries: China
- Alternative Titles: Darker 2 (CN), Уведомление о смерти (RU)
Darker - Plot
A series of serial killings is exposed and creates a stir among the public. A killer called "Darker" has been leaving a death notification card after killing scumbags who evaded the law. To counter the provocation of the mysterious killer, the police creates a special investigation team.
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Darker - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Guo Jingfei
- Li Qian
- Wang Jing
- Su Bei Chen
- Zhang Liming
- Qu Shaoshi
- Gan Lu
- Li Mincheng
- Liang Dawei
- Hu Yunhao
Writers
- Zhang Yuan'ang
- Qicen Tang
- Bai Yicong
Darker - FAQs
What is Darker about?
Darker follows a series of high-profile serial killings carried out by a mysterious vigilante who targets criminals that escaped legal punishment. Known as "Darker," the killer leaves death notification cards at each scene, prompting the police to assemble a special investigation team to track them down.
Who are the main actors in Darker?
The principal cast of Darker includes Guo Jingfei, Li Qian, Wang Jing, Su Bei Chen, Zhang Liming, Qu Shaoshi, Gan Lu, Li Mincheng, Liang Dawei, and Hu Yunhao, with Guo Jingfei leading the ensemble as the central investigator.
Is Darker based on a true story or novel?
Darker is adapted from the popular Chinese crime novel "Death Notice" (暗黑者) by author Zhou Haohui. The novel follows a similar premise of a vigilante killer sending death notices to criminals, and it became a bestseller in China before being adapted for television.
Where can you watch Darker online?
Darker is available to stream on Tencent Video, where it originally aired. Viewers in some regions can also find streaming options through JustWatch, which aggregates platform availability by country, making it easy to locate where the series is currently accessible.
How many seasons and episodes does Darker have?
Darker ran for three seasons totalling 121 episodes. Season 1 (Death Notify Season 1) contains 46 episodes, Season 2 (Darker 2) contains 51 episodes, and Season 3 contains 24 episodes. The series concluded in 2019.
Who plays the lead investigator in Darker?
Guo Jingfei plays the lead investigator Luo Fei (罗飞), the sharp and unconventional detective who spearheads the special police unit tasked with identifying and apprehending the enigmatic vigilante killer known as "Darker" throughout the series.
Is Darker cancelled or did it end naturally?
Darker concluded naturally after three seasons, with its final episodes airing in 2019. The series is not in production and has an "Ended" status, meaning it reached a planned conclusion rather than being cancelled mid-run.
What genre is the Chinese series Darker?
Darker blends Crime, Drama, Mystery, and Comedy genres. While its core narrative is a dark procedural crime thriller centered on a vigilante killer, the series incorporates lighter comedic moments and character-driven drama to balance its more intense investigative storylines.
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