Netflix's German-language series Dark is being praised by fans as "better" than Game of Thrones, with some calling it the "best show of the last 20 years". The science fiction mystery thriller, which premiered on the streaming platform in 2017, has amassed a devoted following online.
Fans compare Dark to Game of Thrones
In a Reddit post, a user asked for advice on whether to watch Dark or Game of Thrones first, noting they planned to watch both. Many commenters recommended Dark, with one saying: "Dark will give you better satisfaction when you finish the whole series." Another wrote: "Dark first for sure! It's the best show I've seen in the last decade, and I watch a lot of TV. Please seek out the original German version with subtitles, not the English dub." A third added: "Dark is the best TV show of the last 20 years."
However, some disagreed, with a few saying Game of Thrones has the "best storyline" of any show they've watched, while others argued the HBO series offers a "better experience" due to its larger cast and more sub-plots.
About the series
Dark ran for three seasons between 2017 and 2020 and follows four families in the fictional town of Winden as they investigate a child's disappearance. The series unravels a time travel conspiracy spanning generations, exploring time's effects on humans and nature. It has received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, writing, tone, visuals, and music score, and was ranked the 58th greatest TV series of the 21st century by the BBC in 2021.
Commenters noted that Dark requires full attention, especially when watching in German with subtitles. One wrote: "Dark is great, but you need full attention with the subtitles if you don't speak the language." Another added: "This is not a series that you can half-watch while scrolling on your phone, so be prepared to concentrate, and even then, it may take a rewatch as there are a lot of moving parts within it."
Dark is available to stream on Netflix now.
