Dark (2017)

Kernel Score: 93% · 7,411 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery

First aired: 2017-12-01

Seasons: 3 · 26 episodes

Is Dark worth watching?

Must-watch. A dark, twisty German time-travel mystery that starts with a missing child and spirals through generations. It demands close attention, but it pays off for those who stay with it.

Watch it if you

  • like complex mysteries
  • enjoy time-travel puzzles
  • can follow a large family tree

Skip it if you

  • want easy, casual viewing
  • dislike subtitles or dubbing

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Dark

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations.

Dark parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that Dark is a mature German mystery thriller involving a missing child, incest themes, and time travel.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — A missing-child mystery and dark investigative themes create tension throughout the series.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Incest is referenced as part of the show's dark, tangled family storylines.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Dark

If you liked Dark, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Severance (2022) — 96%: A mystery that unravels slowly and unsettlingly.
  • Steins;Gate (2011) — 89%: A time-travel puzzle with high stakes.
  • Twin Peaks (1990) — 91%: A strange, haunting small-town mystery.
  • FROM (2022) — 91%: A town trapped in something unexplained.
  • Broadchurch (2013) — 90%: A small-town mystery driven by secrets.
  • Watchmen (2019) — 86%: A dense, layered mystery with a strong vision.

Cast

  • Louis Hofmann as Jonas Kahnwald

Dark FAQ

Is Dark worth watching?

Must-watch. A dark, twisty German time-travel mystery that starts with a missing child and spirals through generations. It demands close attention, but it pays off for those who stay with it.

Where can I watch Dark?

In the US you can stream Dark on Netflix.

Is Dark OK for kids?

Dark is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Dark is a mature German mystery thriller involving a missing child, incest themes, and time travel.

What shows are like Dark?

If you liked Dark, try Severance, Steins;Gate, Twin Peaks and FROM.