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Dark Shadows

1991Show1 season12 episodesTV-PG

Sci-Fi & FantasySoap
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes50%–
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes50%–

Summary

Governess Victoria Winters' arrival at the great estate of Collinwood in Collinsport, Maine coincides with vampire Barnabas Collins being released from his coffin, Dr. Hoffman's attempt to cure Barnabas' vampirism medically, and, finally, Victoria's time travel back to 1790 to witness the events in which the still-human Barnabas is transformed into an undead creature.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

Shows with

Dark Shadows episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.7
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.5
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.0
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 8.6
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 8.8
  9. S1 E9 Episode #1.9, 8.8
  10. S1 E10 Episode #1.10, 8.1
  11. S1 E11 Episode #1.11, 7.9
  12. S1 E12 Episode #1.12, 8.3

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dan Curtis, Rob Bowman, Mark Sobel
Written by
Steve Feke, Dan Curtis, Bill Taub

Everyone

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Facts

January 13, 1991 · March 22, 1991 · Ended

First aired
January 13, 1991
Last aired
March 22, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Soap, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Brainwashed, Composite Character, Local Hangout +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dark Shadows?"

Questions about Dark Shadows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dark Shadows?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Dark Shadows worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Dark Shadows okay for kids?

TV-PGDisturbing imageryViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Dark Shadows?

11 h

About 11 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1991 to 1991.

Is Dark Shadows good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Dark Shadows use?

BrainwashedComposite CharacterLocal HangoutAlcohol-Induced IdiocyNostalgic Music BoxAdaptational VillainyCrusty CaretakerDeath by AdaptationSycophantic ServantSpared by the AdaptationRelated Differently in the AdaptationSealed Evil in a Canand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Brainwashed, Composite Character, and Local Hangout.