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The Dark

2026 – nowShow1 season6 episodes

CrimeDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes60%–
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes60%–

Summary

A serial killer stalks the Scottish wilderness. When a young man’s body is discovered, DI Monica Kennedy must catch the murderer before a small community is torn apart.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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The Dark episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.0
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.1

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Emma Sullivan
Written by
Matt Hartley
Produced by
Ben Stephenson

Everyone

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Facts

July 12, 2026 · July 27, 2026 · Still running

First aired
July 12, 2026
Latest episode
July 27, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dark?"

Questions about The Dark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dark?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Dark worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Will I feel good after watching The Dark?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Dark scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.