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Donkerbos

2022·Show
8Episodes in1Season
72
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

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
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

When the bodies of six children are found in the backwater forests of Donkerbos, Limpopo, an ostracised detective must wrestle with her dark past, her family and a distrustful community to catch the killer before another child is taken.
Gritty Crime ThrillerPsychological MysteryInvestigative DramaAtmospheric & BleakSouth African SettingDark Family SecretsSerial Killer HuntCharacter-Driven SuspenseDisturbing Themes

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Where can I stream Donkerbos legally?

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

Is Donkerbos worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Donkerbos rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does Donkerbos have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes and is still in production.

When did Donkerbos air?

It started in 2022 and is still in production.

What language is Donkerbos in?

Afrikaans

It was made in Afrikaans. Produced in South Africa.

In how many countries can I watch Donkerbos?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Donkerbos in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.