Dark is a German science-fiction thriller series set in the small town of Winden. The story begins with the mysterious disappearance of a child, which slowly uncovers dark secrets hidden within four connected families. As the investigation continues, the town’s past, present, and future become linked through time travel. The series moves across different years like 1953, 1986, and 2019, showing how actions in one time affect another. Characters meet different versions of themselves, and the story explores deep ideas about fate, free will, family, love, and loss. The mood of the show is dark, serious, and emotional, making it both confusing and exciting in a good way.
The series was created and written by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, with Baran bo Odar also serving as the main director. The producers include Baran bo Odar, Jantje Friese, Quirin Berg, and Max Wiedemann. The main cast features Louis Hofmann as Jonas Kahnwald, Oliver Masucci as Ulrich Nielsen, Jördis Triebel as Katharina Nielsen, and Lisa Vicari as Martha Nielsen. Dark was first released on Netflix on December 1, 2017, and is widely praised as one of the best time-travel TV series ever made.