If you’re looking for a show that has been described as intricate, compelling, and beautifully done—not just cinematically, but narratively, we have got the show for you. Critically acclaimed and beloved by audiences, Netflix absolutely delivered with this title, centered around two children who have gone missing in a small German town and the intricate connections of the lives of those around them, as well as their sins and secrets.
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Dark was initially released by Netflix in 2017 and ran for three seasons, immediately gaining a cult following. It was the streaming giant’s first German-language showing and quickly took the platform by storm, receiving critical acclaim for not only its acting and direction but also its themes, visuals, and musical score.
What To Expect From Dark
Generational trauma, the ties that bind, family secrets, and…worm holes. Without spoiling anything, Dark truly is a sci-fi masterpiece, masterfully weaving together all of these elements to create a show that has proven hard to match for other production companies; it takes the implications of time travel and the existential quandaries therein and creates a beautiful, sometimes painful, story from the answers it derives. One fan says about the show on Reddit, “Ok, so warning, savor every little bit of it. Because you will never find anything that comes even close to the perfection that show gives you.” Another responded with, “Yep. Still haven’t found anything that comes close.”
When talking about what makes Dark so incredible, fans of the show are quick to point out how detailed the story is, with each element perfectly fitting together to paint a clearer picture. One goes on to lament the lack of anything else out there that even comes close, stating, “The problem is that it’s not just the story, it’s the acting, casting, cinematography, scoring, editing. It’s just a perfectly made piece of art.” It’s a show that depends on the characters and their relationships, both good and bad, being believable, and it lucked out with a cast that had such incredible chemistry and acting chops. Netflix made the right choice in setting up a three-season structure for this show, giving it a definitive beginning, middle, and end while not leaving fans hanging after a premature cancellation (yes, we’re talking about 1899—from the same team that created Dark, interestingly enough). Like most shows, it can be said that Dark loses a bit of steam as it progresses, with the end feeling slightly rushed and well…dark. But when everything else is as close to perfect as the rest of this show gets, that feels like a small complaint in comparison.
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