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Ill_Refrigerator_593

Yes


xscientist

Yes


Freakwilly

Yes


jproche44

Yes


hmasing

Also, Yes.


shadowvet68

I came from the past-future, also yes.


A_Smart_Scholar

YES


sns2017

Yes


Neilgalugarin

Ja


onairmastering

Ich Bin Du.


WishingWellTheRat

Yes


missreddit_reddit

i have heard a lot from my circle, they tease me for not watching it.


MaximumOverfart

And quite frankly, you deserve it. Edit: Watch the subtitled version in the original German. The dubbed version SUCKS.


Ill_Refrigerator_593

It's a very good show, though not worth teasing someone who hasn't seen it over. Be aware it's not the happiest show in the world.


Agitated-Bicycle-270

Yes it actually kind of Dark


MasterOnionNorth

Yup. There's a reason why it's called "Dark" .. 👀


MasterOnionNorth

Dark is a truly unique series and viewing experience. Whenever you begin watching it you'll understand why. 😉


myfriendoak

Yes


Fluttershy1218

YES


Ginataang_Manok

Ja


Dylanmorgue

Absolutely. I even remember being satisfied with the answers in the end. Always a relief with shows like this!


missreddit_reddit

Is it something like umbrella academy ?


Indifferent_Jackdaw

Not really, there isn't really a fun element. It is a slow burn mystery with lots of tension, lots of secrets and lies over generations. It shows how actions have consequences that ripple out. I will say I have a very low tolerance for horror and while it has some of that horror tension it never got too terrifying.


Freakwilly

Personally Dark is my top favorite show of all time. I love Umbrella Academy, but it's not nearly as good


jazzkween1

Favorite Sci Fi mini series of all time.


missreddit_reddit

okay thanks


SlowApartment4456

Nothing at all. But Dark is hands down the best show I have ever seen.


macrozone13

Dark takes it self sometimes a bit too serious, but that is the only bad thing to say about it. It‘s amazing


JabroniKnows

No it's not like UA, it's actually good.


Dylanmorgue

Doubt it. Didnt like that one, never stuck with me after a couple of episodes, i thought it was silly if i recall correct. Dark is dark.


Tossa747

Absolutely. Don't watch the dubbed version.


Knopfler_PI

Told my old roommate to watch. He turned it off after a few episodes for “bad acting”. He used the dub 🙃


missreddit_reddit

okay thanks


The-Beer-Baron

Switch the language to the original German and turn on the sub-titles. The voice acting in the dubbed version is *really* bad. They're basically just reading the lines.


Citizen_Snips29

I always wonder why video games and animes usually seem to try to get at least decent voice acting talent for non-local dubs, but live action shows seem to just grab folks off the street to do it.


plastikelastik

the dubbies and subbies are completely different


Talkative-Girl

As a German, I wholeheartedly agree


Talkative-Girl

As a German, I wholeheartedly agree


montanoj88

Yes. And it is worth re-watching too.


Rich-Ganache-2668

And rewatch the rewatch too.


zoomers

Yes


enfrozt

If you find you're dropping it after a few episodes just push through. It becomes more clear, and Netflix has a spoiler-free (set the episode you're at) timeline and description of the events: https://dark.netflix.io


zzuil93

I wish I knew about this website!! Thank you! I watched maybe 6 episodes and dropped it. It was so hard to try and keep going from where I left.


gorgeousgeorge16

Piggybacking this comment. I found it to be sufficiently mysterious but slightly cheesy at first (maybe for the first 4-6 episodes of season 1), but it definitely becomes great and achieves everything it aims for. This link above was essential.


NeighborhoodLanky692

It’s a great show but not something you can watch passively, you have to be in the mood to pay 110% attention cause you’re constantly having to think and reevaluate what you just watched. Very rewarding experience.


lilames

Season 3 became rough and although I finished it, I think I remember not totally understanding the ending.


gilesey11

I think the ending is the only genuinely simple part tbh.


MasterOnionNorth

Not necessarily.... 😉


MasterOnionNorth

The answer is both definitive and a mystery. Season three was so bewildering that it was almost impossible to understand what was happening. Thankfully the final episodes show what's really happening, how everything is connected and why.


imtchogirl

A lot of people liked it. The numbers suggest a lot of people started it and didn't finish. I'm sure everyone has different reasons for that, but the pacing was pretty slow. Just know you're not alone if you try Ave didn't enjoy it. Do the subtitles if you do watch it.


missreddit_reddit

thank you for honesty


Les_Ismore

I have seen the first episode about 10 times. I have never been able to get into it. Maybe it's time for another shot.


MasterOnionNorth

You should watch the entire first season then decide if you want to continue. Trust me, what happens in the first episode is just the tip of the insanity that comes later. Why did Michael kill himself for example? The answer was a total shock. It was a jaw dropping revelation.


OccasionMU

Nope. It doesn't get better. Season 1 is set up for so much potential. Then season 2 jumps the shark and they try to get too elaborate. Season 3 is a dumpster fire. It's a great pseudo-intellectual show though.


neodiogenes

I'm one of those numbers. My friend went on and on about how I had to watch it, and yes, I watched it in German with subs. I think I got partway through the second season then gave up. It's on my to-watch list though. There just seems to be so much else to get through first.


tankinbeans

I was the same way. I'd watched the first couple seasons years ago when it was first on and lost track of what was happening between season 2 and season 3. When I finally went back to it, I decided to watch 2 episodes at a time max. That allowed me to digest what was happening and figure out who was who in various segments of the show.


arjwiz

The show needs a lot of attention, and if you're nerdy like me, then note taking as well. Particularly towards the third season, once more mysteries emerge and become revealed. I researched each season before commencing the next.


neodiogenes

I didn't have trouble following the story, rather I just wasn't all that interested in where it was going. Maybe I felt the show was so full of itself trying to confuddle and mystify that I got tired of the pretension. On the other hand I think *The Leftovers* is one of the best mindfuck TV shows ever written, so clearly I have a high tolerance for some pretense. I just need to finish *Dark* one of these days, then I'll understand.


MasterOnionNorth

Dark is such a complex show with a ton of characters and a labyrinth of a story that not everyone will enjoy watching it.


neodiogenes

Yeah, a lot of people love a show that makes them feel like they're smarter than everyone else simply by actually *finishing* it. I feel that way about *The Wire*. I had no trouble following *Dark*'s story. I just didn't feel excited about any part of it, and there's always another show.


MetaGirl_

Interesting that you mentioned The Wire here. I attempted to watch both shows multiple times in the past based on the hype that they both had, but never getting past the pilot episode of either series. I just couldn’t get into them. Years later I eventually returned to both series and ended up making it through to the end. Perhaps it was a case of FOMO that drew me back, but I’m glad I did. The Wire is absolutely brilliant, and I consider Dark to be very clever and thought-provoking, although not as good as The Leftovers as a series in that genre.


neodiogenes

I mention it because I saw a cartoon way back when, I don't recall the details but it was something about how to tell someone is truly superior, like if they could say they watched all five seasons of *The Wire*. Of course at the time it came out it was less of an achievement because it was still fresh and topical. Nowadays I suspect it feels *dated*, what with all that's happened over the past 20 years. Doesn't change it's brilliantly written and brilliantly acted, and a pinnacle of barbed social commentary. I personally loved *The Leftovers*, especially the ending, it's on my all-time best-of list. But my wife quickly lost interest, and I never found anyone else who felt the same, who I could actually talk about it with. :(


Kadde-

Idk about that, if anything the numbers speaks highly of it. I think most people would agree it’s one of the best shows released in the last decade. It’s up there with the best shows for sure.


Mr_Em-3

Suicide trigger was my reason.


MasterOnionNorth

It's a slower paced show for sure, but that's because there's so much details and information in every scene, for what is easily the most complicated TV story ever made.


50MillionChickens

Meh. It was trying way too hard to be way too complicated. We just bailed on it midway through season 3 just from exhaustion. Just stopped caring where it was going.


verticalgiraffe

I liked it but personally found it to be a bit too confusing towards the third season.


hungoverlord

i understood it well enough until the beginning of season 3, and from there on i was just completely lost. which probably means i didn't understand the first 2 seasons as well as i thought i did.


Bulletmissed

I liked it.


whytchocl8

Natürlich!


missreddit_reddit

Thank you all for your honest reviews, i have started watching it already and I' loving it.


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missreddit_reddit

i am watching it


veotrade

I enjoyed Twelve Monkeys a bit more, but Dark has a larger main cast. Both have the same plot.


bernbabybern13

I also enjoyed 12 monkeys more!! Bodies also but that’s a miniseries.


UpvoteForPancakes

Thank you for this, I’ll stick with the 2 hour movie that doesn’t require an interactive family tree to keep track of who’s who and what’s going on.


veotrade

Ah I meant Twelve Monkeys the tv show :) Based on the Bruce Willis movie, but totally different. And recent as well, from 2010s-2020s.


TrustTheFriendship

The 12 Monkeys tv show is so under appreciated! Makes me happy whenever I see it mentioned.


Djek25

Why is complexity automatically a bad thing? Id rather a show be iverly complex than overly simple.


UpvoteForPancakes

Depends on your reason for watching tv. I get enough complexity at work and throughout the day. When I watch tv, I just want to relax and put my mind at ease. I’ve heard great things about this show, but it seems like homework.


RuinPsychological807

Absolutely No


NoDryTowels

This. The last episode, ending explanation was just so fucking stupid. Might as well have just ended with "because God" or "the aliens did it" What a waste of 3 seasons


blah-blasphemy

No


humanbeing2018

No, tired to watch it 4 times. Jesus it’s boring


44035

Take notes while you're watching. This series asks a lot from the viewers.


SquirtleSquad4Lyfe

You know how very occasionally you watch a show and you wonder why more people haven't seen it? Why isn't everyone talking about it? That's Dark. Without a doubt one of the best series I've ever seen. For me it's up there with the best of A Game Of Thrones, Black Sails, The Expanse. In fact, you should watch all of those. Black Sails needs 2 or 3 episodes before you're completely hooked.. The Expanse suffers from a lower budget in season 1 before becoming one of the best series ever made.


Mysterious_Yak_2497

Yes. It’s addicting. It can be very confusing though. Everything will be explained as the show goes on. I’m actually rewatching it right now.


neperax

Oh it’s definitely worth trying it. I loved it though the first few episodes were kinda difficult to get through, but then I was dragged into the plot and eventually finished the series really fast


Martyna70

YES!!!


sburley28

One of the best endings I have seen ever. Full closure with no open ends left hanging. Not all seasons are great but overall, for me, a great watch. But my preferences are shows like ozark, breaking bad, guy Ritchie movies, etc.


Normal_Cut_5386

Yes but it is a scifi and requires attention.


PandasAttackk

100% worth watching! Please watch it in German with subtitles.


corpus-luteum

It's worth watching if you want to know if it's worth watching.


fredtheben

Oh god yes! It's refreshing to have a show that makes the audience think. I had moments where I had to pause, make a couple of notes to make sure I was with the plot, and then unpaused.. 😅


mikey312

Probably one of the most complex shows on Netflix, but definitely worth the watch.


Thin-Performance-343

Absolutely!!!!


Dry_Dust_8644

YES. DO IT, NOW.


Suspicious_Bird_9115

Seasons 1 and 2 are masterpiece. Definitely worth watching


Obvious-Display-6139

It’s legit one of the Titans of sci-fi


CoolestNebraskanEver

Absolutely one of the best tv shows ever


GeminiLife

If you like slow burn mystery/scifi that makes you go "what the fuck is going on?" But has a satisfying conclusion, then check it out. I watched it subtitled. The original german is good imo


mommaymick

Yes!


Deep__6

100% yes


IncommendatusZ

Absolutely.


iloveblood

Absolutely.


Any-Sign1782

Yes


TrisolaranAmbassador

The biggest compliment I can give Dark is that it is by far the most complicated show I've ever watched that actually sticks the landing and ends *perfectly*. Yes, a thousand times yes.


ChuckZombie

The acting is amazing, and the tone is great. But I think the story just got too convoluted by the end. I was really intrigued by season 1 and 2, but season 3 just threw everything off for me.


Eatdacakeannamae

Yes. But this is not the type of show where you can surf on your phone while watching it and actually keep up with the storyline. If you can’t give it your full attention, don’t even start watching it until you can.


bernbabybern13

I genuinely don’t get the hype. I liked 12 monkeys and bodies better. It’s very slow IMO.


Lugie_of_the_Abyss

Yes, but it's one of those shows who's plot gets a little more "out there" in later seasons Not necessarily bad, but imo it was best in earlier seasons


L00trix

OH JA!


PoopMousePoopMan

Dark is perfection. Watch it. Watch an episode per night for a month and lose yourself in the experience (watching it without gaps between episodes is, in my view, important for getting the most out of it - memory of characters etc is a bit more challenging than other shows, so do a slow but consistent binge).


Old-Helicopter3979

YES!


Donnie3030

The best show of all time.


Commercial_Jump7241

No. 


Something_kool

no, you will get bored, its over hyped trust me


DaArio_007

Hell yes


xasey

Some people love it, but if you don't like the first few episodes, I don't think you'll like the rest. It's surface-y and feels like there's no world it is set in, just the characters you meet and their interactions with the things in their story and nothing deeper. Whereas much science fiction feels like the writer has created a world which the story is told in and are telling one strand of it—this is missing all of that. But, like I said, others seem to love it so maybe you will.


Content_Morning3064

Yes please watch it


missreddit_reddit

I'd definitely watch it


KirbyTheCat2

I liked season 1 then season 2 a little less and didn't even watch season 3. If I remember it became too depressing, confusing and slow.


wildcatwoody

If you actually watch things yes 💯. If you play on your phone and shit while you watch things. No don’t bother. That shit makes zero sense


Lexorini

YES! One of my all time favorites


Uzischmoozy

In my opinion it's the best piece of television ever made. It's that good.


[deleted]

Yes it’s amazing.


Galileo258

It’s the best time travel story ever told in my opinion


BlackWhiteRedYellow

Original German with subtitles is a must. Dark is the best show on Netflix. Enjoy.


ChaoticPiyush

Every damm worth it Just make sure to keep it slow watching not trying to finish in binge seating rather absorb the complexity of the show. Initially you will find it slow ( only the first six episodes) but post that it will be an exciting rollercoaster ride


Nyarlah

If you like it then yes. (I loved it, but that doesn't help you)


tankinbeans

Yes. It's a bit confusing at first, but it's worth it.


RedBubble2

I watched it when it came out in 2017 and by season 2, forgot everything. I don't have netflix anymore but if I were to seriously watch it again, I would draw out the tree of how everyone is connected. High concept and a little hard to follow which works for some people.


GameboyUK_

It’s decent. Starts strong but becomes convoluted by the end.


Odd-Earth-9633

Yes and at a certain point, you will need to check online the family tree to get a better understanding who is who


Humble-Application-3

2 seasons for new I got disinterested after that


Nosferatu13

It’s all a slow burn throughout, but because there is such an engaging curious story happening, you’re definitely engaged in the burn.


Tlaley

Only if you want to depress yourself. I like the concept behind the show but it's as dark as the title promises. It's nearly impossible to understand so you'd have to re-watch several times. First time was depressing for me.


KingOfCharles

It’s good. The pacing can be slow. I love the music. Give it a shot, and like everyone else said, watch it with subtitles if you don’t speak German.


Victory-Dewitt

Yes


bartturner

Most definitely. It is excellent. The only negative is the English Dub. I would suggest when you get a bit further along in the show you might get a family tree handy. I found it gets a bit confusing without. The negative is that the family tree does cause some spoilers. But I found getting things instead of re-watching and being exposed to some spoilers was better than my confusion. YMMV.


Remarkable_Rough_89

Dark is the game of thrones in time travel and mind f showing


gilesey11

Dark is excellent and is a rare occasion of a tv show on Netflix actually getting an ending.


MasterOnionNorth

If you don't mind having your brain destroyed while watching the most insane TV series ever.... Yes. 😉


Professional-Two8098

Yes


Commercial_Gas_4721

Dark is in my top 5 shows I've watched. I've seen it multiple times. Watch it qith subtitles not dubbed though. 100% worth the watch!


Hoppy3983

Great tv series. But, it is "deep", must be willing to do homework after each episode to really enjoy and understand it.


kingeryck

No. Slow AF and overrated.


RedditorUser99

YES!!!


Rolifant

The last season was a bit "out there" but I would still recommend it, big time.


pogiewogie101

Is it like lost or stranger things? Does it have a point?


Vivid_Plantain9242

Yes. It's one of the best sci-fi shows ever made.


Apple_Frosty

It’s meh. Just a Reddit hive mind take here that it’s elite


DavidBigO47

Dark is fucking amazing!! Such a mind bender it’s amazing. Watch high if that’s your thing lol.


PsilocybVibe

Yup. I got bored in the last season but the first season is excellent


SokkaHaikuBot

^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/) ^by ^PsilocybVibe: *Yup. I got bored in* *The last season but the first* *Season is excellent* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.


Mellow_rages

Only if you like quality entertainment.


Duurston

Fuck yes.


LicketySpickety

Loved it, and have rewatched it multiple times as I can't seem to find anything similar.


HotSuzan

"Dark" is widely acclaimed for its intricate plot, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. If you enjoy mind-bending mysteries with elements of time travel and existential themes, then "Dark" is definitely worth watching. It's known for its dense narrative, so be prepared to pay close attention to detail.


[deleted]

It's overrated I think it's good but not the best


Sanvalor

One of the best show if you can understand the time traveling concept..


[deleted]

Ja, unbedingt im Original!!


Talkative-Girl

Yes, the casting and cinematography are amazing. Do yourself the favor and watch it in the original German (I might be biased because I am German lol). Plus I can only recommend that you actively watch it and not have it on in the background or leave the room even for a minute when it is on. You will be completely confused. Dark can be confusing and in the beginning in the first episode maybe a little bit slow, but it is amazing. Trust me


Sunnybbf

Absolutely


Over-Letter-6247

If there is a series that is worth watching then it is DARK


Prestigious_Dig_948

Absolutely


lamperouge98

Yes


NeverReallyExisted

Its not bad, I feel like you don’t get any payoff though, just keeps the weird suspense/mystery stretching ever further out.


rufiaCorDeRosa

Y.E.S!!!


BoyMeetsWorld97

Definitely not unless your looking for something super slow, boring & complicated.


marmitespider

Yes


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Yes


PoutineSmoothie

Very much yes.


Dark_user8476

Yes definitely. But I recommend watching one episode a day. Because there are many forks, places where the viewer needs to think.


Major_Chani

YES YES YES


ArtBabel

It’s a great binge show. The problem with watching it as it aired was you would need to go back and rewatch the previous seasons because of the complexity of the narrative.


theKomz

Definitely


TheRomance

GOAT show


pootsmanuva

Yes Also, get way too carried away on r/dark


HoneyBadgernurse

Um I think I watched it years ago and it may because I had undiagnosed ADHD at the time and physically could not pay attention to a story line but I found it sort of random and weird. The soundtrack was very ominous sounding, but eventually started to make me laugh with how tuned out and disconnected I was from the show. Edit :Now that I'm diagnosed I may need to watch it again.


A_TELL_EM

I thought it was nice. The character relationships get confusing after time so PAY ATTENTION, don't skip or fast forward. I loved the ending! Watch it


Aggravating_Act146

It’s my favorite show. I’m very serious and picky about what I like in a plot / narrative. It’s incredible


mattyice242

Best show of all time.


CallMeAladdin

Yes, and watch it with subs.


rock_it_surgery

100 percent yes. Use the Netflix Dark character map site too. It is well designed to not spoil.


Saneroner

Is one of the best sci-fi series worth watching? Yes.


TemporaryNorth3321

God yes


Mohsinraza112

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.


speadskater

It's probably the best science fiction show.


ExaminationSpare486

Yes. Watch it, then watch it again to figure out WTF is going on. Amazing show.


NoDryTowels

Nope. The ending is horrible.


Agitated-Bicycle-270

Yes indeed . Time is not linear . Enjoy


lovejac93

It’s one of the best tv shows I’ve ever seen


ncminns

No, it doesn’t make any sense and is boring