• Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 1, 2017
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 282 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 13 out of 282

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  1. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Freaking amazing.
    With a lot of new lines of narrative, Odar and Friese managed to keep ir logic and emotional.
    Lisa Vicari got the chance to lead and she did it perfectly. Turned out to be an amazing actress. Louis Hofmann grew a lot as an actor and had the most convincing performance of his role as Jonas. The built up between episode 1 and 5 is very similar to the first season in what
    Freaking amazing.
    With a lot of new lines of narrative, Odar and Friese managed to keep ir logic and emotional.

    Lisa Vicari got the chance to lead and she did it perfectly. Turned out to be an amazing actress.
    Louis Hofmann grew a lot as an actor and had the most convincing performance of his role as Jonas.

    The built up between episode 1 and 5 is very similar to the first season in what comes to surprises (and its demanding due to the new set up), but that is a lot of intrigue still.
    In what comes to powerful moments, the ending scene from episode 6, mixed up with Pioneers (M83 Remix) from Bloc Party achieves one of the greatest moments from the show, sublime.

    Episode 7 is a well made timeline delight, with an unknown story and a lot of new plots.
    The last episode “The Paradise”, manages to close the cycle in a powerful and very emotional way, giving a sense of an ending to every character arcs without any plot hole.

    Easily a 10/10.
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  2. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    a great and emotional journey, for a well-developed and intriguing tv show. It's a must-watch! I will miss it
  3. Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Fantastic series. Time travel and tense thriller through and through. Series planned out and written perfectly. And keeps asking questions and insight into life, fate, desire, actions, past, future, and the meaning of our actions.
  4. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    It's a 10. Breaking Bad tier show for me. The show got crazier from S1 to series end, but that's perfectly in line with the series itself. The pieces fit, and Dark sticks it's landing.
  5. Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I had seen this show pop up in my list from time to time the past couple of years, and when I was between shows a month ago I looked at it a little more closely and decided to give it a try. Viewing it in the native German with English subtitles (which I strongly recommend), I was captivated by a story that lifted this show up into the stratosphere of Breaking Bad, The Americans, TheI had seen this show pop up in my list from time to time the past couple of years, and when I was between shows a month ago I looked at it a little more closely and decided to give it a try. Viewing it in the native German with English subtitles (which I strongly recommend), I was captivated by a story that lifted this show up into the stratosphere of Breaking Bad, The Americans, The Expanse, and only a handful of other series I have ever watched. Dark expertly examines not simply time travel but the whole nature of spacetime and quantum mechanics that I have read about in books. Does free will exist, or is it just a myth as we plod along the same path to our ultimate fate no matter what we try and do to change it? This is the question Dark explores. It then weaves these theories into the lives of four families across multiple generations and even alternate realities, and just when you think this show has bit off more than it can chew and is heading down the road traveled by "Lost", it perfectly connects all the dots and explains all. But even that alone isn't what propels Dark into "Greatest Ever" territory, it is the unbelievable heart it displays as it explores all of these characters through different points in their lives, understanding their strengths and weaknesses, their flaws and imperfections, their motivations and desires. You care about these people and what happens to them. You root not only for their happiness, but their very existence. I don't give 10/10 lightly, but Dark is just that, certainly one of the greatest series I have ever watched, and possibly the best. Expand
  6. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No me esperaba eso, quería que fueran felices. Tantas perdidas ugggjhh me encantó no tengo palabras Expand
  7. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A série cumpre o que se propõe a fazer desde o início, no fim o Adam consegue fazer ciclos suficientea acontecerem para que seu nó seja quebrado, a expectativa de um final que todos esperavam que todos os esforços de todos fossem cpnvergir novamente num looping foi quebrada, e um emocionante final em que a história é finalizada com grande êxito de roteiro onde Adam novamente cono antagonista no início, no final teorizou corretamente que o paraíso era o escuro, o nada para os mundos de Adão e Eva. Expand
  8. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It's completely incredible how the show keep you very anticipated for what may come next and the end is a masterpiece
  9. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Incrível, uma temporada que cumpre a proposta da obra e que consegue ser melhor a cada episodio. Um desfecho com gosto de quero mais. A temporada que faz jus ao "o começo é o fim e o fim é o começo".
  10. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very good end and story ! It was very moving to see the two Martha and the two Jonahs disappear from the two eras Expand
  11. Aug 3, 2020
    10
    A superb finale to my favorite TV Series of all time. Beautifully twisted and complicated - well worth the watch!
  12. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Ciencia Ficción pura y dura, metafísica y existencialismo. Todos los elementos que importan en el mundo para llenarse de preguntas que enriquezcan el pensamiento lúdico están aquí, presentados de una forma extraordinaria y escritos con una prolijidad inusitada. Este tipo de historias suelen estar llenas de agujeros de guión, pero en Dark todo tiene un propósito y la serie se esfuerzaCiencia Ficción pura y dura, metafísica y existencialismo. Todos los elementos que importan en el mundo para llenarse de preguntas que enriquezcan el pensamiento lúdico están aquí, presentados de una forma extraordinaria y escritos con una prolijidad inusitada. Este tipo de historias suelen estar llenas de agujeros de guión, pero en Dark todo tiene un propósito y la serie se esfuerza exitosamente por establecer justificaciones solidas. En pocas palabras, una de las series mejor escritas de los últimos años y sin duda una de las 10 mejores series de Netflix. Para quien les escribe, la número 1. Expand
  13. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Dark is one of the best TV shows in which all seasons do not sink through the dynamics and the peak takes place in the last season. The plot is perfectly built in Dark, there are no failures in dynamics or storytelling, there are no plot (which is almost unrealistic in science fiction about time travel) holes and the main thing is a great unique atmosphere. Each season is unique andDark is one of the best TV shows in which all seasons do not sink through the dynamics and the peak takes place in the last season. The plot is perfectly built in Dark, there are no failures in dynamics or storytelling, there are no plot (which is almost unrealistic in science fiction about time travel) holes and the main thing is a great unique atmosphere. Each season is unique and beautiful. And most importantly, Dark is a logically finished work. One of the few Netflix projects that is not inferior to the best HBO products. Expand
  14. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing show. And magnific ending. One of the best shows alongside Twin Peaks, Mr.Robot, Breaking Bad and others.
  15. Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Dark is the best ever TV series for me.I highly doubt that I will watch a better series than this.'The characters dialogues screenplay direction locations visual effects' - everything was outstanding.I will specifically remember background music it was just awesome.If you have not watched Dark by now please do so you will definitely love this one.
  16. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Fino a qualche settimana fa non avevo idea di cosa fosse Dark. Dopo aver visto una promettente prima stagione mi sono ritrovato fra le mani una serie TV eccezionale, la migliore prodotto e presente su Netflix. In 3 stagione è riuscita a presentare diverse narrazioni che si intrecciano tra di loro e concluderle tutte. Fantastica.
  17. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Así se termina una serie compleja , casi perfecta son muy pequeños errores que sería injusto ver esos pequeños puntos negros en una gran sábana blanca !!!
  18. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The perfect conclusion to one of the best shows I've ever watched. The whole show ties up in this season. Every character is explored, every part of the plot is explained. Truly a masterpiece.
  19. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Лучший сериал,спасибо Netflix.Ожидал более положительную концовку,но и так нормально. 10 депрессий из 10.
  20. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Everything about this show is SO well throughtout, i just can't think of a better show. Perfection.
  21. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Perfect series and darkness story and the best news in age of covid 19.............
  22. Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Dark is one of the best series i've ever watched. The story is so unbelievible komplex and you always want to know what comes next. Dark treats the topic "Time Traveling" better and more "realistically" then every other series or movie. If you watched the first 3-4 episodes, then you know if you want to continue. If someone says, this series ist bad, its just not his genre or he just dontDark is one of the best series i've ever watched. The story is so unbelievible komplex and you always want to know what comes next. Dark treats the topic "Time Traveling" better and more "realistically" then every other series or movie. If you watched the first 3-4 episodes, then you know if you want to continue. If someone says, this series ist bad, its just not his genre or he just dont understood it. Expand
  23. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Dark é de longe a série mais planejada da atualidade, tendo o final mais redondo e fechado possível. Não existe um final (apesar de existir), servindo como um gatilho pra infinitas reflexões. É simplesmente fantástica, insana, filosófica, inteligente, excitante, cativante...INSANA
  24. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Thank you Netflix!
    Thank you Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese.
    THIS IS how Sci-Fi should be!

    My head is exploding. But I am thankful for the great finale!
    What an amazing show / cast / story / music / visuals / everything!

    Please. Let those 2 do more shows! PLEASE!
  25. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    With all the theories that were put forth before the release,dark seemingly had a tough task to please everyone. However, it went on to deliver and cover more ground than one had expected it to in its embroiled up plot.
    A few things,still, were not given enough space to breathe, and it would be fair to say they weren't that important to the plot as well. So ,overall,a nice go home season
    With all the theories that were put forth before the release,dark seemingly had a tough task to please everyone. However, it went on to deliver and cover more ground than one had expected it to in its embroiled up plot.
    A few things,still, were not given enough space to breathe, and it would be fair to say they weren't that important to the plot as well. So ,overall,a nice go home season that brought a satisfying end.
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  26. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Dark is nothing less than a modern masterpiece. Not only is this the revival of the Noir genre mixed with sci-fi elements, but also a new standard for modern tv shows to come. From the amazing cinematography to the outstanding direction and writing from Baran Bo Odar, Dark excels every aspect of what I love about cinema.
  27. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Spoiler Free

    It had it minimal flaws, but for a season that closes so many archs and in such an amazing way, while keeping the narrative coherent and delivering a great and realistic ending with the tone of the series, this is really a god damn masterpiece of a final season. The only downside i could say is that some of the new alt world characters and specially the lip scar guy don't
    Spoiler Free

    It had it minimal flaws, but for a season that closes so many archs and in such an amazing way, while
    keeping the narrative coherent and delivering a great and realistic ending with the tone of the series, this is really a god damn masterpiece of a final season. The only downside i could say is that some of the new alt world characters and specially the lip scar guy don't have enough time to develop, but their intentions, story and reason to do what they do, is fully covered perfectly, really happy to be alive to watch one of the best seasons of this generation :,)
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  28. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely Amazing
    unpredictable, beyond everything
    the best finale season ever all the time
  29. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    By far the best series I have ever seen. By FAR. After season 8 of games of thrones and star wars episode 9, I had lost fate in great series and movies to be able to end on a great note. This series not only surpass my expectations but took it to a other level for what we has a viewer can and should expect from storytelling, characters build ups and just the beauty of cinematography andBy far the best series I have ever seen. By FAR. After season 8 of games of thrones and star wars episode 9, I had lost fate in great series and movies to be able to end on a great note. This series not only surpass my expectations but took it to a other level for what we has a viewer can and should expect from storytelling, characters build ups and just the beauty of cinematography and filming in general. The ending his just perfect on the same standard and even more than breaking bad season 5 ending. I don't think I will ever see a series like this again but this is also the beauty of it because the beginning his the end and the end his the beginning. Expand
  30. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Finally all stories has their explanation and the end(?) . Last two series it’s masterpiece . Will be sad to say goodbye to this tv show , but I am happy that every begging has their end .
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Reviewed by: Michael Frank
    Jul 6, 2020
    100
    The season-three set pieces are gorgeous, as the German show remains fantastic on a technical level. The camerawork goes from feeling hectic and nervy to slow, steady, and measured several times throughout each episode. It’s disorienting, just like the layered narrative it’s depicting. Hoffman’s performance continues to be top-tier, especially from a young actor. ... One of the most mind-melting shows on television, and possibly the most unique Netflix original, “Dark” finishes its run with peak writing, shocking conclusions, and a bittersweet sense of finality.
  2. Reviewed by: Jack Seale
    Jun 29, 2020
    80
    Dark is distilled to its essence, which is a mix of epic philosophical arguments and sad vignettes about loss and betrayal, all wrapped up in anything-goes sci-fi and gorgeous production design that delivers ice-cool ideas and imagery.
  3. Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Jun 29, 2020
    91
    Even with all that uncertainty, “Dark” has maintained that highwire act for three of the most thrilling sci-fi TV seasons ever made. To see it make it across the chasm with its ambitions and technique intact is certainly something worth remembering.