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Dark Woods

2020·Show
6Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–60%
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Dark Woods fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

In the summer of 1989, the sister of Hamburg's LKA chief Thomas Bethge disappears without a trace. For almost three decades, he investigates the mysterious criminal case, before he gets on the trail of a serial killer.
German Crime DramaCold Case MysterySerial Killer ThrillerDecades-Spanning InvestigationPsychological SuspenseFamily TragedySomber & AtmosphericSlow-Burn NarrativePolice Procedural

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Dark Woods legally?

fuboTVCuriosity StreamHooplaMZ ChoiceMhz ChoicePlexCuriosityStream

Dark Woods is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, and Mhz Choice in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dark Woods worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dark Woods rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Dark Woods have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Dark Woods air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Dark Woods in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Dark Woods?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dark Woods in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.