Dark (2017)
A missing child unravels a bleak, surreal mystery spanning generations, forcing families to confront their intertwined, gritty past.
A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations.
How intense is Dark?
Dark is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Dark feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulbleaksurrealgrittymelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Dark
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dark for you?
Is Dark scary?
Only a little. Dark has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Dark gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Dark sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Dark OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Dark?
Dark is streaming on Netflix.
Does Dark have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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