Netflix subscribers have declared the German sci-fi thriller series Dark as 'one of the most brilliant series of our time' and 'the best thing that Netflix has done'. The show, which first premiered in 2017, continues to garner high praise from fans even years after its conclusion.
Why Dark Is a Fan Favourite
The series, which spans three seasons, follows the lives of four families in the small town of Winden, whose secrets unravel after a mysterious disappearance. Netflix describes it as a 'cerebral series' that RogerEbert.com calls 'one of the most mind-melting shows on television'.
On a recent Reddit thread, one user asked for '10/10 series on Netflix' with satisfying endings. Responses poured in praising Dark. One commenter said: 'Dark is one of the most brilliant series of our time.' Another added: 'It’s certainly not a show for someone with a small attention span. There’s no fat. Every scene is important.' A third user wrote: 'It’s genuinely one of the best shows of all time.'
A Pre-Planned Three-Season Arc
Dark was not cancelled after its third season; rather, it was always intended to have a three-season arc. Netflix teased the final season: 'In the third and final season, DARK reaches its mind-bending conclusion, moving beyond the concept of space and time.' The plot involves Jonas exploring a new world and those left behind trying to break a loop that bends both time and space, with a tragic love story at its centre.
Despite its relatively short run, the series earned rave reviews. One IMDb user wrote: 'This show is the best thing Netflix has done. It is an absolute masterpiece of story telling.' Another commented: 'Insanely good, every episode shocks you in ways you never thought was possible.' A third called it 'intoxicating' and 'quite possibly the greatest show I've ever known to exist.'
Dark stars Louis Hofmann, Oliver Masucci, Jördis Triebel, and Karoline Eichhorn. The series is available to stream on Netflix.
