# Dark (2017–2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/dark-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 90% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 95/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 93% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 94% |
| Creator | Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery |
| Seasons | 3 (26 episodes) |
| Language | German |
| Country | Germany |

## Quick answer

Dark (2017–2020) is a Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery series created by Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — from Celluloid editorial (95%), Metascore (84/100), IMDb (8.7/10), TMDB fan (94%) across 3 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 93%.

## Celluloid verdict

A staggeringly ambitious, meticulously plotted time-travel epic — dense, bleak and endlessly rewarding, it stands among the finest sci-fi ever made for television.

## Synopsis

A child's disappearance in a small German town unravels a labyrinthine mystery of time travel, interlocking families and cosmic determinism across multiple generations — an intricately engineered puzzle-box of a series that rewards total attention.

## Cast

Louis Hofmann, Lisa Vicari, Oliver Masucci, Jördis Triebel

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Dark worth watching?**
Yes — Dark earns a 90% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), from editorial 95%, Metascore 84/100, IMDb 8.7/10, TMDB fan 94%. Audience snapshot is separate (93%). A staggeringly ambitious, meticulously plotted time-travel epic — dense, bleak and endlessly rewarding, it stands among the finest sci-fi ever made for television.

**Why is Dark so highly rated?**
Dark scores 90% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 95/100, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.7/10 and TMDB fan rating 94%. The separate audience snapshot is 93%. A staggeringly ambitious, meticulously plotted time-travel epic — dense, bleak and endlessly rewarding, it stands among the finest sci-fi ever made for television. See the full breakdown on the Dark series page.

**Do I need to watch Dark in order?**
Yes — Dark is a tightly plotted time-travel mystery. Watch seasons 1→3 in order; skipping episodes will spoil the family-tree reveals.

**Is Dark on Netflix?**
Yes — Dark is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is Dark on Prime Video?**
No — Dark is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Dark come out?**
Dark first aired in 2017 and ran through 2020 (2017–2020). Created by Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Dark are there?**
Dark has 3 seasons across 26 episodes (2017–2020). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Dark?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Dark’s 26 episodes take roughly 20 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Dark?**
Dark streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Dark?**
Dark stars Louis Hofmann, Lisa Vicari, Oliver Masucci, Jördis Triebel. Created by Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese.

**How many episodes are in Dark?**
Dark has 26 episodes across 3 seasons (2017–2020).

**What is Dark about?**
A child's disappearance in a small German town unravels a labyrinthine mystery of time travel, interlocking families and cosmic determinism across multiple generations — an intricately engineered puzzle-box of a series that rewards total attention.

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