Dark Review: A Time-Travel Puzzle From Germany
9/10 — Dark (2017)
Pros
- Intricate time-travel plotting
- Moody atmosphere
- Satisfying conclusion
Cons
- Hard to follow
- Relentlessly grim
After a child disappears in the small German town of Winden, the investigation uncovers a web of secrets stretching across generations, tied to a mysterious cave. Created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, it ran for three seasons.
What works
The plotting is ambitious and intricately interwoven, and the atmosphere is bleak and gripping. The cast is strong, and the final season ties the story together with surprising emotional impact.
Where it falters
The family trees are famously hard to follow, and the tone is relentlessly grim.
Verdict
A challenging, rewarding puzzle box.
