True, but I struggle to not consider it to be objectively the best "for Netflix" show. Like, which show could match the writing, cine, casting, acting let alone all at the same time. But you're right, the genre isn't for everyone
@@bazookatooth There are some people who either can't wrap their heads around it, or are so used to fiddling with their cellphones while watching that they end up completely losing track. My wife eventually gave up midway into Season 1 and went back to her staple view of Chick Flicks and Love Island type reality show nonsense.
Dark is a Masterpiece and I don’t throw that around lightly. Watched it twice and was even better the second time. Up there with Breaking Bad, maybe even better. 10/10 for me. Loved it.
Breaking Bad was a really well-made show, but it pales in terms of story-development, complexity, themes, and physical scale of Dark. To call something as thought-provoking as Dark a 'show' feels cheap.
For how good Dark is it's unbelievably difficult to convince people to give it a try. I stumbled across it shortly after season one was released while browsing netflix looking for something to watch in-between shows. I thank my past self each day for making the decision to choose Dark as it's now my favorite show. Everything about the show is phenomenal. Truly a masterpiece.
Possibly the best series ever made, and, even rarer, a show that never drops its high standards for a moment. I cannot stop thinking about this series, and I'm finding it a real struggle to engage with anything else on tv since watching it.
The casting director is Simone Bär. She's also done the German casting for some Hollywood productions like "Grand Budapest Hotel" and Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds". And they "cheated" in the casting by hiring real life relatives (father and son) only on two occasions. :-)
I am on this planet for 35 years, have watched thousands of movies, hundreds of Tv series, but never have been I ever so impressed with something like what I experienced with DARK. it's an absolute masterpiece. I have finished the final season a month ago, & since then I haven't a single movie/show. Because now everything else seems so childish infront of Dark. Even Christopher Nolan movies. Yes. You heard it right. This is a bold statement but it's true. Not everything that is popular is the best. & Dark might be one of the best TV shows ever made & absolutely the best sci fi series ever made. This is the best time travel story ever portrayed on screen
@@jaikee9477 I agree. But if we say it loud, public will troll us. Everyone thinks Nolan is a god.. Yes, he is great, but people don't want to believe thae fact that someone else can do better than him as well
I agreed with all of you. This was better than any Christopher Nolan movie I’ve ever seen imo. After their Netflix deal every major studio should give them the green light..
I was so excited about Tenney but then dark season 3 happen.. and I don't have the same urge as.. before to watch that movie even though it's in my pendrive
Not only the most under rated show on Netflix, its one of the most under rated shows period. Not sure how it isn't nominated for multiple awards, especially writing/directing. The ending... well SPOILER alert. it was a little deus ex machina, but, it really was the best way they could end it...unexpected, but hinted at, so I wasn't upset about it... i personally thought the end of episode 7 is where it would have ended...which would have been a little too, well, Dark. Only minor quibble was wanting to see Stranger Jonas' turn into Adam a little more fleshed out... and the 33 sheep was an unnecessary red herring.
I am on my second watch. I just finished it last night and started it again this morning. Watching it again makes all the difference in the world for me. The first time around there was so much questioning wondering about what was going on and how everybody was connected. Watching it again helps connect the dots better and I’m looking forward to seeing how old is experienced all the way through.
Okay I watched the first 30 seconds of this about a month ago and stopped to watch the series. Just finished and this is the best show of all time. I would love a spoiler talk from you
Finally someone who is as excited about this as I am, who appreciates everything to the level it should be, who understands why it is such a masterpiece. Yes, DARK is one of the best shows ever made, hands down. If I would have to choose a word to describe it, that would be impeccable. Because it is. The flaws that it has are insignificant compared to everything else. The story is amazing, the cast, the themes, the cinematography. The soundtrack, too! I talked to someone about the ending and they hated it, absolutely hated it. But I really think it was beautiful and as you said, perfect. It fit the rest of the story, it was not rushed. I'm curious who was your favorite character(s) and your least favorite. For me, I really liked Jonas. Not because he was the main character, but he was just so human and I could connect with him. Martha, too. But ugh, I really, really hated Hannah. I tried to relate to her, to see her side of things, but I gave up. She is just awful. Thank you for making the video. Hopefully more and more people will watch this, it deserves the recognition. Take care!
For me it was a 10/10. A mention must go to the music, the soundtrack and the songs they used which were perfect for the emotions that the characters were going through.
Masterpiece. But also I can see it being an acquired taste. The tone, the Nature of the cycles and how that feels for the viewer...but, for me, those were the point. And for a mind-blowingly detailed, minutely plotted show with all the complexities of multiple time travelling with its cause and effect, this programme emotionally nailed me. For all their flaws and 'sin', the characters compelled me and created heightened empathy so when the big moments happened...tears, denial...infestation of my mind. And it manages to do everything it sets out so effortlessly. A cohesive, singular vision. Hypnotising. And don't be tempted by dubbing. The German language is a must. The acting, the plot...it's all so damn good even subtitles can't ruin it. Masterpiece.
Top 5 show all-time for me. Such deep concepts. Also the score is great, i don't think you mentioned that. The series really stayed with me ever since i have watched season 1. Truly an enriching experience!
What is there left to say? Dark is a crowning achievement of storytelling. I normally dislike time travel stories because at some point or another the writers do not have firmly established rules for time travel in order so that they could fiddle around with them to service the plot, or even if they do have firm rules, they end up breaking them with no real explanation to again serve the plot. So often time travel stories will present a simple but blunt solution that does not jive with the knowledge the audience has of how time travel works, which breaks the mystique of the story. I absolutely love Dark because it establishes firm rules for all of its sci-fi concepts and also outlines within the context of the show the ways or reasons as to why you can bend or break them, thus whenever it does so to serve or further the plot, it does so in a manner consistent with the rules and loopholes established that you are never taken out of the viewing experience. The consistency makes the whole experience of Dark enthralling because you do not feel the show cheated or broke its own rules in order to tell the narrative. It reminds of the first time I watched Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" without knowing anything about it and getting that whole experience of storytelling magic.
Haven’t watched Dark yet, but hearing so many good things so very interested in watching it and I’m especially glad Dark did get a proper ending to the series. I hope my personal favorite Netflix series “The OA” gets completed too as intended by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. It‘s written for the story to be unfolded in five parts, and only two are out as of yet. The ending of Part II isn’t the actual end of the story, which is very obvious if you’ve seen it. 😢 #SaveTheOA
Three season structure - the number three plays a very important role in the show. The triquetra, the 33 years cycle, three dimensions: past, present, future... And about the ending... If I had to describe Dark in three words, I would say: "Lost in good". The show's concept and overall arc was planned in advance, so there was no chance to stretch it to infinity and leave the audience with lots of loose threads and an disappointing ending like Game of Thrones or Lost. The ending hits the spot and leaves no question unsolved. Well, except one. 😜
Love this show! Watched season one, then impatiently waited for season 2. Binged season one right before starting season 2. Then spent a year waiting for the final season. And yes, I binged all of seasons 1 and 2 before seeing 3. This show is flawless in my opinion! And I recently binged the entire thing from start to finish. Took me 6 days to get through it all, and I think I loved it even more the second time around. Super excited for the next project of the creative team from this, which will not involve time travel, but sounds like it might be more horror oriented.
Dark is definitely in my top 5 of favorite shows ever. And out of those 5 it is the best one (but it doesn't top my emotional connection to my favorite show ever, House). I would love to see a spoiler review video from you of all three seasons. ..................SPOILERS FOR ALL SEASONS.................... I liked the ending. I was expecting of these two: the loop either re-starts and every effort was worthless (which I feared when Martha 2.0 and Jonas travelled to the original world because I thought they were gonna cause the car to go off the bridge) or they would be able to break it. What I did not expect was that sooo many characters wouldn't exist without that loop. So sad, but so good. I mean, it was a happy ending but at a cost. Season 2 was my favorite, and if what you're referring to is the Elizabeth-Charlotte-Elizabeth loop, I'm with you. I loved that. And Charlotte was one of my favorite characters. The recurring gag of Wöller's eye was great XD
Even up until the last episode I was almost convinced they couldn't possibly wrap everything up and come up with a satisfying ending. And this despite people telling me they had nailed the ending. Boy, was I wrong. The ending was just too great and further elevated what was a superb show to start with. What I also liked is that they did not go into unnecessary details about every little thing that had happened within the knot. If you've watched carefully, you could easily deduce pretty much everything, so showing it on screen had no actual point and would have derailed from the conclusion. We got the important ones in e07s03 providing us with enough information to piece the whole puzzle (bar the big reveal in the finale)
Such a wonderful review. I absolutely LOVED this TV series. I actually think it's the best sci-fi tv series I've ever watched. In season 3, i genuinely thought "I'm going to be disappointed by the ending; there's no way they can conclude this satisfyingly." But nope, I was thoroughly satisfied. SO GOOD. Wonderful review, Marianna. I need to rewatch this TV series again!
Hello from the future, this show is a 10 out of 10 for me, this and 12 Monkeys are both a 10, I loved the cast, they did excellent in this show. I would love heard the spoilers and your reaction to them though.
As a big fan of Stranger Things, Dark is on another level like how did they come up with those plots?? I really have no idea... this show is an example of German engineering. My boyfriend is German and he said he’s never been so proud of Germany before watching this show. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Another CAST compliment is that people look like real people, which makes you forget about bothering details and just dive completely into what's happening. By bothering I mean when every single person is looking like they've just came out of a beauty salon and a stylist shopping consultation (like in nearly all of well promoted series) Typical teenagers, the one you used to be maybe, adults with wrinkles and different bodies, not a top-model standard to make it all look plastic.. And yessss, rewatched it too, that's when ever single word or action makes even more sense. I totally love how complicated this series is ❤️🔥i've descrbided only few books this way, now I can say the same thing - it was so complicated and so enjoyable, it makes me sad that it's over, I envy to all those who have a pleasure to discover it.
Zero hyberboling here, this is THE BEST series and piece of science fiction and fiction I have ever watched. I realize that I'll probably never experience something as amazing, but I'm okay with that. It's unbelievably fantastic and I'm just grateful to live in a time to get to experience it again and again, ad infinitum.
Spoiler alert: Yes; the ending was perfect. I was hooked from the start. The relation between Jonas and Martha, in a subtle but very clever way, is really what lures us into the series despite everything around it being so creatively balanced and intriguing; later in the show we come to understand why. The casting is what makes the story work so well that it almost needs no explanation, in fact it's obvious, you just know who they are before they tell you! - And you said it well; we discover things in time with the characters (well...Time...not at the same time )). From the casting to the writing, directing, editing, music, everything fits perfectly in this dark equation. It was only on the third season that I started having my doubts -I mean, not about the quality which the show maintained but in regard of my liking of where it seemed to be going... I was like WHAT?: "I'm not your Martha!" Wait...WHAT!?Shut UP MARTHA!! :) Suddenly they didn't know each other and it was heartbreaking, not to say I was pissed! x) And the question was no longer "not where but when" but "not what time but what world." And so it started all over again; A glitch in the matrix. ( Even the way they shot the scenes with the camera going around the actores at the breakfast table) But eventually it got AGAIN interesting but I admit it slowed my hype on the series for a while but before I knew I understood it, I accepted that there was no other path for the story to take and I really enjoyed it to the very last seen: the ending or shall I say the beginning?
You absolutely nailed it! Everything you said in the video was what I felt about the show. There were times I worried that we won't get resolutions. Especially in series 3 when we drew closer to the finale and I was worried many plot points hadn't been resolved. I'm glad I had no reason to fret. This show was one of the best I'd ever seen. Rewatches allowed me to watch it from different perspectives. First viewing, I was Jonas. After the third series, I watched series 1 again, but this time from Adult Jonas's perspective. This is a show that just keeps on giving!
We NEED a spoiler discussion. So many great things to chew on!!! But anyway, great way to review this show. I one of my all time favorites now, so it's going to be an annual watch :D
The only issue I took with Dark was the penultimate episode, the purpose of which was to tie up the non-central plots and explain who secondary and tertiary characters were. I would have preferred that they hadn't.
The first 12 seconds of this video had me thinking.......................ummmmmmmmmmmm what? lol. I still haven't watched this but I hear it's well worth the watch. Glad to hear another strong review for the series.
Haha that's how the show is! Absolute GOLD for anyone looking for a strong sci-fi story that isn't afraid to challenge the viewers to actually pay attention :D
SPOILER: I was 100% certain that Jonas and Marta will cause the car crash to start all that. I feel like the writers knew exactly that... and all of it looked like it will happen that way. but then it turnded out to have an actual ending.
3 fun facts about the produktion of Dark : 1. The final scene between Jonas and Martha, was the last scene filmed on the final day of shooting. All the cast and crew were present. People were crying at the end. 2. the VFX studio is known for its great work.. the did a lot of great fx for lot of the blockbusters in the last years... Like endgame, cpt marvel etc 3. Wöllners eye. The actor of Wöllner had an accident before filming starts and they incorporate this into the plot ;-) Dark is a masterpiece of science fiction , and narrative storytelling in general !
@No middle Ground 🙃 I saw these facts in a "behind the scenes" video on german Netflix. His injury was not was not so bad, but he have to wear an eye patch for a few weeks ;-)
In my top 5 fav sci-fi series ever, for me 10/10, brilliant ending, casting was spot on, story, direction, and acting great, agree not for all, but I’m glad it was for me, cause we are perfect for each other
Dark is good but don't get me wrong, after season 2 it feels like a stress to notice every different things happening in the season...I won't say it's very interesting.... Personally I feel like you cannot continually binge after season 2.... You get easily tired.... And for me I cannot re watch it again...I like this series, it's written very good but...I feel like it can be made even more interesting.... And a Little less complicated.
Alright avoinding the comments here. Just wanted to say you convinced me to watch the final season. I saw the first episode of the 3rd season and thought they lost the essence of the show with the new plot point, but i'll give it one more shot. Cheers Marinna :)
I have to agree with everything you said. This is one of the best TV shows I’ve seen for sure. I think it’s the only show since Babylon 5, where most of the script was written before the show even aired. Another show I’d strongly recommend is 12 Monkeys. You’ve probably seen the film, but very few people even know if the series. I think it’s better. It has a lot in common with dark, except it’s a bit more lighthearted and has more of a focus on mysticism than science.
So glad to see someone pay tribute to Babylon 5 ... a show I rewatch very often. Dark is clearly on the same level in planing and execution and it very nearly knocked B5 off the perch for top series ever for me. I just like the final episode of B5 a little better because it was so perfect I dont think it can ever be better. Dark was very close though and I really liked the ending, and was glad to finally have a show able to reach the same level of effect.
I loved every minute of it. The ending was great, it is a pity you did not voice your thoughts in this video. My only issue was: all the characters kept 33 years distance between them, apart from Eva. In one scene there were 4 or 5 of them, three of which were couple of days apart... That confused me greatly, was there some indications I missed somehow, or the creators were wrapping it faster than they could manage...
Watching this series was kind of a paradox for me, because I thought the best parts where when you have no idea what's going on. I loved the mystery. Ironically, the mystery aspect makes you want the answers, but when you get them you start missing the time when you had no idea. But then, they introduce something new, and now you are lost again, then you get the answers, star missing the mystery, get lost again. And so it goes, over and over.
The Casting Director is German finest Simone Bär. She also did the the German cast for „Inglorious Basterds“ and „The Reader“, both Oscar Nominated movies.
The first season was *fantastic* and I immediately connected with the characters and their intertwined stories. The casting & acting was spot on, some of the best I've ever seen in any show, and the soundtrack was great. But as more and more sub-plots & characters were introduced in season 2 & 3 (some of which were dead ends) I lost my connection with Dark's denizens and, quite honestly, stopped caring (Impending apocalypse? Ehhh...) This is similar to what happened with Westworld and Man in the High Castle - I really felt that the spectacle had eclipsed substance after the initial season. Maybe this is for me an issue of a show being complex (which creates depth) vs. complicated (I think convoluted/confused). Regardless, the quality of acting never faltered. With that said, I'd be curious to re-watch the whole thing with my girlfriend, I think it might inspire some "Aha!" moments for us, as I know there are probably things we may have missed. Some things are better the second time around.
I was lost several times during this show. As the twists and turns kept coming it was really difficult to follow. It is particularly the different versions of peripheral characters that muddled my understanding of what was happening. I couldn't remember who they were in relation to the main set of characters, as we went to different time periods. I was still able to enjoy the show even if I didn't understand everything that was happening, because I was able to follow the red thread quite well. This is now in my top three tv-shows of all time which reads: 1. Twin peaks 2. Band of Brothers 3. Dark.
Next series in the making already... This time international production called 1899. About a group of immigrants on a ship from europe to the US. But on the ocean strange things start to happen.... This time Jantje Friese is the main writer.. but she has 6 co writers from different countries at her side... Bo will again direct the whole thing.... Season 1 will maybe drop end of 2021.
I've never seen your reviews. Your light spoilers review was spot on. But having never seen your material before you can imagine my question. Great, great English but the way the language rolls is she from Belarus or Russia? Well I see you were born and raised early in Ukraine. I knew I heard some of that in your delivery.
If you think revealing anything about this German TV series (except its name) is a spoiler than congratulations and welcome to the super duper cult fan base of DARK
No comments on Woller's eye Marianna? I need some answers! But seriously, I was not a fan of the ending. Maybe I thought the huge build-up would result in a different and less happy ending. Well, kind of Happy considering most of the people in the show ceased to exist. Aside from that, DARK is amazing, episode 7 of season 3 is the real ending in my eyes because of the amazing quality and how it solves most of the mysteries (except Woller's eyes goddammit ). Ep 7 is the real star of the whole show IMO, and that's saying a lot for a show that is so consistent and so well written. Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar are really really great and I can't wait to see their next project. Also Marianna, I would like to know why not a 10 out of 10? You enjoyed the ending and I don't think I heard any complaints so I'm kind of curious.
OK... I'm now on S3 E5. OMGGGGGGG! I took a break to re-watch this review. After "DARK" I'll be watching for the first time, "Black Mirror". Again, because of your reviews. And, I have a request. Please, Please, Please, finish watching "Dark Command". The last 1/3rd of the movie is the best. I've watched "Dark Command" at least five times. Each time I pick up things I missed. Granted, minor details that some might call teensie , weensie easter eggs. However...Marianna...as you like to say...Seriously...I mean Seriously...it will not be a waste of your time. Especially, watching the newest member of the team Nile, come into her own, and kick some major ass. Enjoy! I hope. One tiny spoiler, when Nile shoots her own foot, and Copley says, "You're another one" and Nile replies, "Yeah...I'm new." Precious.
The Dark creators Jantje Friese and Baran Bo Odar actually quoted Lost as one of their favorite TV shows too (at least some seasons of it). However, they also said that they wanted to avoid the flaw of Lost, that a rise in popularity made the studio request more and more seasons which were sometimes lacking in quality or purpose. So for Dark, they made a three-season concept from the get-go, and achieved perfection in that. There is no filler season, no filler ep, no filler scene, nothing. It's amazingly complex, and even things that you initially shrug off as unimportant will definitely gain some relevance later. Like, a character might say something that's a bit odd. They might show some item for a second longer than necessary. Then nine or ten episodes later, you will learn the full meaning of it, and your mind will be blown. That is "Dark".
I just finished it! I really, REALLY liked it, but sometimes I just wanted Adam, Claudia, and Eva STFU with all that "tHe ENd iS tHE BegiNniNG" stuff (even if that ended up being true) so the deterministic existential crises could happen.
yes. Don't watch the rest of the video. she said she will give mild spoilers, but she has given out (maybe accidentally) one of the biggest reveals of this show. so, watch the rest of the video later after you are finished watching the series. Dark is an absolute masterpiece
***SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER*** sorta. The last scene of the last episode. With you know who, about to be born (maybe). Could it possibly start all over again? Either way, I give it 9 and 1/2 stars out of 10. I watched it with the English dub and subtitles. I will re-watch it with German audio and English subtitles. ***SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER*** sorta. "Dark", definitely has a Stephen King vibe. I'm currently watching "Black Mirror", more of a "Twilight Zone" vibe, but with Stephen King type connections. ie. Dark Tower books, The Stand" etc. another OMG! ***SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER*** sorta.
Don't be sad because it's over. Be glad it never happened.
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Dark isn't for everyone, but for those who this series is aimed at, there is nothing better.
I couldn't agree more!
True, but I struggle to not consider it to be objectively the best "for Netflix" show. Like, which show could match the writing, cine, casting, acting let alone all at the same time. But you're right, the genre isn't for everyone
True but once u watch no other show ever comes close
@@bazookatooth There are some people who either can't wrap their heads around it, or are so used to fiddling with their cellphones while watching that they end up completely losing track.
My wife eventually gave up midway into Season 1 and went back to her staple view of Chick Flicks and Love Island type reality show nonsense.
@@ShiftyGeeza true, and some people just don't like that type of show, which is fine
Dark has ruined all other TV shows for me. I just emerged from my pile of spreadsheets and mind maps about this show to comment this 🤣
Seriously, how am I supposed to watch other TV series now?
@@ImpressionBlend There is still OA
MegaDimon1991 I think OA started well but then lost the plot somewhere
Still connecting how the characters are related 😆
Dark is the best Netflix original ever created. Never believe anything else.
Truth! And not just Netflix, easily of of the best series... ever.
@@ImpressionBlend I was going to say what you just said. But I thought people might start trolling me in the comments
I see what you did there with the last sentence! My poor little heart!
I'd say ozark glow and mindhunter are the best Netflix shows
@@rounakmahato67866 dont worry we are lol mindhunter has that title wrapped up.
Dark is a Masterpiece and I don’t throw that around lightly. Watched it twice and was even better the second time. Up there with Breaking Bad, maybe even better. 10/10 for me. Loved it.
Breaking Bad was a really well-made show, but it pales in terms of story-development, complexity, themes, and physical scale of Dark. To call something as thought-provoking as Dark a 'show' feels cheap.
Wanna know something crazy? Watch it a 3rd time and its even better.
@@d.pickal6672 I can well-imagine, and I've no doubt that I will.
For how good Dark is it's unbelievably difficult to convince people to give it a try. I stumbled across it shortly after season one was released while browsing netflix looking for something to watch in-between shows. I thank my past self each day for making the decision to choose Dark as it's now my favorite show. Everything about the show is phenomenal. Truly a masterpiece.
Agreed! I hope they end up doing a blu-ray release, I would love to own it and watch some behind the scenes stuff.
Possibly the best series ever made, and, even rarer, a show that never drops its high standards for a moment. I cannot stop thinking about this series, and I'm finding it a real struggle to engage with anything else on tv since watching it.
I couldn’t agree more. If I were to write a comment it would be this word for word
I binged it a few weeks ago. That much brilliance in a short time makes it even harder. I just accept other things won't touch it.
Nothing compares to Dark and that is sad
janjte friese. applause.
also the Ben Frost score is incredible.
YES! I need that soundtrack in my life!
*Jantje ;)
Yes, she's a smart cookie. Bo was just doing the grunt work (filming) 😂
Trust me, watching Dark is a good brain excercise!! You can re-watch it again and again and still find out something new to ponder! 😀
The casting director is Simone Bär. She's also done the German casting for some Hollywood productions like "Grand Budapest Hotel" and Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds".
And they "cheated" in the casting by hiring real life relatives (father and son) only on two occasions. :-)
Sadly, the casting director passed away last year. Think it was from illness...
I am on this planet for 35 years, have watched thousands of movies, hundreds of Tv series, but never have been I ever so impressed with something like what I experienced with DARK. it's an absolute masterpiece. I have finished the final season a month ago, & since then I haven't a single movie/show. Because now everything else seems so childish infront of Dark. Even Christopher Nolan movies. Yes. You heard it right. This is a bold statement but it's true. Not everything that is popular is the best. & Dark might be one of the best TV shows ever made & absolutely the best sci fi series ever made. This is the best time travel story ever portrayed on screen
It's true. I love Nolan but he never developed anything remotely as complex as Dark.
@@jaikee9477 I agree. But if we say it loud, public will troll us. Everyone thinks Nolan is a god.. Yes, he is great, but people don't want to believe thae fact that someone else can do better than him as well
I agreed with all of you. This was better than any Christopher Nolan movie I’ve ever seen imo. After their Netflix deal every major studio should give them the green light..
I was so excited about Tenney but then dark season 3 happen.. and I don't have the same urge as.. before to watch that movie even though it's in my pendrive
Not only the most under rated show on Netflix, its one of the most under rated shows period. Not sure how it isn't nominated for multiple awards, especially writing/directing.
The ending... well SPOILER alert.
it was a little deus ex machina, but, it really was the best way they could end it...unexpected, but hinted at, so I wasn't upset about it... i personally thought the end of episode 7 is where it would have ended...which would have been a little too, well, Dark.
Only minor quibble was wanting to see Stranger Jonas' turn into Adam a little more fleshed out... and the 33 sheep was an unnecessary red herring.
Probably the only show where I've never skipped the title intro. It's sooo good
YES! I love the intro sequence and how they changed it every season.
I tried not to watch it because I was worried about spoilers
I am on my second watch. I just finished it last night and started it again this morning. Watching it again makes all the difference in the world for me. The first time around there was so much questioning wondering about what was going on and how everybody was connected. Watching it again helps connect the dots better and I’m looking forward to seeing how old is experienced all the way through.
The most difficult thing to understand on Dark, is how this series had no nominations to the emmys? How?? just incredible how stupid are some critics.
Because of your review, I finally started watching "Dark". I'm on S1 E2 and already I'm WTF?
lol... and thats nothing... it begins absolutly harmless and gets more and more crazy to the end....
The first few episodes are relatively slow compared to the majority of the show so strap in lol.
😂😂 you was not even close to what is going to unfold infront of you
Okay I watched the first 30 seconds of this about a month ago and stopped to watch the series. Just finished and this is the best show of all time. I would love a spoiler talk from you
Finally someone who is as excited about this as I am, who appreciates everything to the level it should be, who understands why it is such a masterpiece. Yes, DARK is one of the best shows ever made, hands down. If I would have to choose a word to describe it, that would be impeccable. Because it is. The flaws that it has are insignificant compared to everything else. The story is amazing, the cast, the themes, the cinematography. The soundtrack, too!
I talked to someone about the ending and they hated it, absolutely hated it. But I really think it was beautiful and as you said, perfect. It fit the rest of the story, it was not rushed.
I'm curious who was your favorite character(s) and your least favorite. For me, I really liked Jonas. Not because he was the main character, but he was just so human and I could connect with him. Martha, too. But ugh, I really, really hated Hannah. I tried to relate to her, to see her side of things, but I gave up. She is just awful.
Thank you for making the video. Hopefully more and more people will watch this, it deserves the recognition.
Take care!
For me it was a 10/10. A mention must go to the music, the soundtrack and the songs they used which were perfect for the emotions that the characters were going through.
Stumbled across this show. Now I'm hooked. JUST finished the 1st Season. Amazing show. Amazing!
Make a spoiler discussion video, Marianna \o/
Dark is my favorite series.
Masterpiece. But also I can see it being an acquired taste. The tone, the Nature of the cycles and how that feels for the viewer...but, for me, those were the point. And for a mind-blowingly detailed, minutely plotted show with all the complexities of multiple time travelling with its cause and effect, this programme emotionally nailed me. For all their flaws and 'sin', the characters compelled me and created heightened empathy so when the big moments happened...tears, denial...infestation of my mind. And it manages to do everything it sets out so effortlessly. A cohesive, singular vision. Hypnotising. And don't be tempted by dubbing. The German language is a must. The acting, the plot...it's all so damn good even subtitles can't ruin it. Masterpiece.
Top 5 show all-time for me. Such deep concepts. Also the score is great, i don't think you mentioned that. The series really stayed with me ever since i have watched season 1. Truly an enriching experience!
I really wish I mentioned the score, to be honest. The music is fantastic here.
@@ImpressionBlend That is reassuring to hear, i feared you didn't like it 😊
You now have my attention, what's your top 5?
Half of the fun was in the rewatch...the DETAILS in the foreshadowing is true art. This show has been haunting me for years.
What is there left to say? Dark is a crowning achievement of storytelling. I normally dislike time travel stories because at some point or another the writers do not have firmly established rules for time travel in order so that they could fiddle around with them to service the plot, or even if they do have firm rules, they end up breaking them with no real explanation to again serve the plot. So often time travel stories will present a simple but blunt solution that does not jive with the knowledge the audience has of how time travel works, which breaks the mystique of the story.
I absolutely love Dark because it establishes firm rules for all of its sci-fi concepts and also outlines within the context of the show the ways or reasons as to why you can bend or break them, thus whenever it does so to serve or further the plot, it does so in a manner consistent with the rules and loopholes established that you are never taken out of the viewing experience. The consistency makes the whole experience of Dark enthralling because you do not feel the show cheated or broke its own rules in order to tell the narrative.
It reminds of the first time I watched Christopher Nolan's "The Prestige" without knowing anything about it and getting that whole experience of storytelling magic.
Haven’t watched Dark yet, but hearing so many good things so very interested in watching it and I’m especially glad Dark did get a proper ending to the series. I hope my personal favorite Netflix series “The OA” gets completed too as intended by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. It‘s written for the story to be unfolded in five parts, and only two are out as of yet. The ending of Part II isn’t the actual end of the story, which is very obvious if you’ve seen it. 😢 #SaveTheOA
Three season structure - the number three plays a very important role in the show. The triquetra, the 33 years cycle, three dimensions: past, present, future...
And about the ending... If I had to describe Dark in three words, I would say: "Lost in good". The show's concept and overall arc was planned in advance, so there was no chance to stretch it to infinity and leave the audience with lots of loose threads and an disappointing ending like Game of Thrones or Lost. The ending hits the spot and leaves no question unsolved. Well, except one. 😜
Love this show! Watched season one, then impatiently waited for season 2. Binged season one right before starting season 2. Then spent a year waiting for the final season. And yes, I binged all of seasons 1 and 2 before seeing 3. This show is flawless in my opinion! And I recently binged the entire thing from start to finish. Took me 6 days to get through it all, and I think I loved it even more the second time around.
Super excited for the next project of the creative team from this, which will not involve time travel, but sounds like it might be more horror oriented.
Dark is definitely in my top 5 of favorite shows ever. And out of those 5 it is the best one (but it doesn't top my emotional connection to my favorite show ever, House). I would love to see a spoiler review video from you of all three seasons.
..................SPOILERS FOR ALL SEASONS....................
I liked the ending. I was expecting of these two: the loop either re-starts and every effort was worthless (which I feared when Martha 2.0 and Jonas travelled to the original world because I thought they were gonna cause the car to go off the bridge) or they would be able to break it. What I did not expect was that sooo many characters wouldn't exist without that loop. So sad, but so good. I mean, it was a happy ending but at a cost.
Season 2 was my favorite, and if what you're referring to is the Elizabeth-Charlotte-Elizabeth loop, I'm with you. I loved that. And Charlotte was one of my favorite characters.
The recurring gag of Wöller's eye was great XD
Even up until the last episode I was almost convinced they couldn't possibly wrap everything up and come up with a satisfying ending. And this despite people telling me they had nailed the ending.
Boy, was I wrong. The ending was just too great and further elevated what was a superb show to start with.
What I also liked is that they did not go into unnecessary details about every little thing that had happened within the knot. If you've watched carefully, you could easily deduce pretty much everything, so showing it on screen had no actual point and would have derailed from the conclusion. We got the important ones in e07s03 providing us with enough information to piece the whole puzzle (bar the big reveal in the finale)
Such a wonderful review. I absolutely LOVED this TV series. I actually think it's the best sci-fi tv series I've ever watched. In season 3, i genuinely thought "I'm going to be disappointed by the ending; there's no way they can conclude this satisfyingly." But nope, I was thoroughly satisfied. SO GOOD. Wonderful review, Marianna. I need to rewatch this TV series again!
Thank you so much, Petrik! I was just thinking about rewatching the series myself the other day - it's just so great :D
Hello from the future, this show is a 10 out of 10 for me, this and 12 Monkeys are both a 10, I loved the cast, they did excellent in this show. I would love heard the spoilers and your reaction to them though.
12 monkeys is awesome but this takes the cake.
I have been watching this series since the beginning.
I can't emphasize how glad I am ,people on TH-cam are starting to speak about it
best netflix show ever
I loved the ending. Loved the end credits song by Nena
The music in this series in general is SO good!
That montage with the Louis Armstrong song was such a percent ending, that I almost wished that there was no epilogue.
always love to find youtube reviewers with great critical thinking skills
great review and presentation
As a big fan of Stranger Things, Dark is on another level like how did they come up with those plots?? I really have no idea... this show is an example of German engineering. My boyfriend is German and he said he’s never been so proud of Germany before watching this show. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Another CAST compliment is that people look like real people, which makes you forget about bothering details and just dive completely into what's happening. By bothering I mean when every single person is looking like they've just came out of a beauty salon and a stylist shopping consultation (like in nearly all of well promoted series)
Typical teenagers, the one you used to be maybe, adults with wrinkles and different bodies, not a top-model standard to make it all look plastic..
And yessss, rewatched it too, that's when ever single word or action makes even more sense.
I totally love how complicated this series is ❤️🔥i've descrbided only few books this way, now I can say the same thing - it was so complicated and so enjoyable, it makes me sad that it's over, I envy to all those who have a pleasure to discover it.
Zero hyberboling here, this is THE BEST series and piece of science fiction and fiction I have ever watched. I realize that I'll probably never experience something as amazing, but I'm okay with that. It's unbelievably fantastic and I'm just grateful to live in a time to get to experience it again and again, ad infinitum.
Spoiler alert:
Yes; the ending was perfect.
I was hooked from the start. The relation between Jonas and Martha, in a subtle but very clever way, is really what lures us into the series despite everything around it being so creatively balanced and intriguing; later in the show we come to understand why.
The casting is what makes the story work so well that it almost needs no explanation, in fact it's obvious, you just know who they are before they tell you! - And you said it well; we discover things in time with the characters (well...Time...not at the same time )).
From the casting to the writing, directing, editing, music, everything fits perfectly in this dark equation.
It was only on the third season that I started having my doubts -I mean, not about the quality which the show maintained but in regard of my liking of where it seemed to be going... I was like WHAT?: "I'm not your Martha!" Wait...WHAT!?Shut UP MARTHA!! :)
Suddenly they didn't know each other and it was heartbreaking, not to say I was pissed! x) And the question was no longer "not where but when" but "not what time but what world." And so it started all over again; A glitch in the matrix. ( Even the way they shot the scenes with the camera going around the actores at the breakfast table) But eventually it got AGAIN interesting but I admit it slowed my hype on the series for a while but before I knew I understood it, I accepted that there was no other path for the story to take and I really enjoyed it to the very last seen: the ending or shall I say the beginning?
You absolutely nailed it! Everything you said in the video was what I felt about the show. There were times I worried that we won't get resolutions. Especially in series 3 when we drew closer to the finale and I was worried many plot points hadn't been resolved. I'm glad I had no reason to fret. This show was one of the best I'd ever seen. Rewatches allowed me to watch it from different perspectives. First viewing, I was Jonas. After the third series, I watched series 1 again, but this time from Adult Jonas's perspective. This is a show that just keeps on giving!
In the past I've watched a few episodes, not impressed, stopped watching. Because of this review I will start bringing. Loved all your videos.
We NEED a spoiler discussion. So many great things to chew on!!!
But anyway, great way to review this show. I one of my all time favorites now, so it's going to be an annual watch :D
The only issue I took with Dark was the penultimate episode, the purpose of which was to tie up the non-central plots and explain who secondary and tertiary characters were. I would have preferred that they hadn't.
Perfect analysis. Thank you. I am on season 1 episode 4 and I love the relationship dynamics among these characters.
please make a full spoiler review.
would love to see you talking about it
by the way, yellow looks amazing on you.
DARK is the very definition of MASTERPIECE! Loved the show and I'll be watching it over and over through the years.
YES!!!! It is here!!! Best show ever-my honey and I cannot wait to watch your review after work today ❤️ ))
saw season 3....now waiting for season 1
Excellent review!
The first 12 seconds of this video had me thinking.......................ummmmmmmmmmmm what? lol. I still haven't watched this but I hear it's well worth the watch. Glad to hear another strong review for the series.
Haha that's how the show is! Absolute GOLD for anyone looking for a strong sci-fi story that isn't afraid to challenge the viewers to actually pay attention :D
Dark is an absolute must watch
Worst series ever, DONT WATCH IT
Because you will never find a series worthy after watching it😥
SPOILER:
I was 100% certain that Jonas and Marta will cause the car crash to start all that. I feel like the writers knew exactly that... and all of it looked like it will happen that way. but then it turnded out to have an actual ending.
3 fun facts about the produktion of Dark :
1. The final scene between Jonas and Martha, was the last scene filmed
on the final day of shooting. All the cast and crew were present. People
were crying at the end.
2. the VFX studio is known for its great work.. the did a lot of great
fx for lot of the blockbusters in the last years... Like endgame, cpt
marvel etc
3. Wöllners eye. The actor of Wöllner had an accident before filming
starts and they incorporate this into the plot ;-)
Dark is a masterpiece of science fiction , and narrative storytelling in
general !
@No middle Ground 🙃 I saw these facts in a "behind the scenes" video on german Netflix.
His injury was not was not so bad, but he have to wear an eye patch for a few weeks ;-)
Oh you have my attention from the second you pop up on my notifications and you get prettier every time your on.
Claudia was right. You still haven't understood how this game is played.
This seems to be a very interesting show here Marianna. When I get a chance, I binge watch the series. #StaySafe
I don't know why but they way you talked about the series made you look particularly adorable.
Have you seen "Blood Machines" yet?
Def have to add to the list if you found it that good. Have been curious. Thanks
In my top 5 fav sci-fi series ever, for me 10/10, brilliant ending, casting was spot on, story, direction, and acting great, agree not for all, but I’m glad it was for me, cause we are perfect for each other
Without watching the video: 'i agree'
Dark is good but don't get me wrong, after season 2 it feels like a stress to notice every different things happening in the season...I won't say it's very interesting.... Personally I feel like you cannot continually binge after season 2.... You get easily tired.... And for me I cannot re watch it again...I like this series, it's written very good but...I feel like it can be made even more interesting.... And a Little less complicated.
Alright avoinding the comments here. Just wanted to say you convinced me to watch the final season. I saw the first episode of the 3rd season and thought they lost the essence of the show with the new plot point, but i'll give it one more shot. Cheers Marinna :)
Hello, that's a cool effect in the beginning, it looks like it took a while to make, great editing :D
Dark is criminally underrated
Agreed 10000%
okay i'm sold
Yay :D Enjoy!
I have to agree with everything you said. This is one of the best TV shows I’ve seen for sure. I think it’s the only show since Babylon 5, where most of the script was written before the show even aired. Another show I’d strongly recommend is 12 Monkeys. You’ve probably seen the film, but very few people even know if the series. I think it’s better. It has a lot in common with dark, except it’s a bit more lighthearted and has more of a focus on mysticism than science.
So glad to see someone pay tribute to Babylon 5 ... a show I rewatch very often. Dark is clearly on the same level in planing and execution and it very nearly knocked B5 off the perch for top series ever for me. I just like the final episode of B5 a little better because it was so perfect I dont think it can ever be better. Dark was very close though and I really liked the ending, and was glad to finally have a show able to reach the same level of effect.
I loved every minute of it. The ending was great, it is a pity you did not voice your thoughts in this video. My only issue was: all the characters kept 33 years distance between them, apart from Eva. In one scene there were 4 or 5 of them, three of which were couple of days apart... That confused me greatly, was there some indications I missed somehow, or the creators were wrapping it faster than they could manage...
I'm assuming it's because the Eva's world time machine was a lot more advanced, and they were able to travel a lot easier.
Watching this series was kind of a paradox for me, because I thought the best parts where when you have no idea what's going on. I loved the mystery. Ironically, the mystery aspect makes you want the answers, but when you get them you start missing the time when you had no idea. But then, they introduce something new, and now you are lost again, then you get the answers, star missing the mystery, get lost again. And so it goes, over and over.
Dark is the greatest show I have ever seen.
You 100% nailed it.
The Casting Director is German finest Simone Bär. She also did the the German cast for „Inglorious Basterds“ and „The Reader“, both Oscar Nominated movies.
Well, that makes sense then )))
The first season was *fantastic* and I immediately connected with the characters and their intertwined stories. The casting & acting was spot on, some of the best I've ever seen in any show, and the soundtrack was great. But as more and more sub-plots & characters were introduced in season 2 & 3 (some of which were dead ends) I lost my connection with Dark's denizens and, quite honestly, stopped caring (Impending apocalypse? Ehhh...) This is similar to what happened with Westworld and Man in the High Castle - I really felt that the spectacle had eclipsed substance after the initial season. Maybe this is for me an issue of a show being complex (which creates depth) vs. complicated (I think convoluted/confused). Regardless, the quality of acting never faltered. With that said, I'd be curious to re-watch the whole thing with my girlfriend, I think it might inspire some "Aha!" moments for us, as I know there are probably things we may have missed. Some things are better the second time around.
I was lost several times during this show. As the twists and turns kept coming it was really difficult to follow. It is particularly the different versions of peripheral characters that muddled my understanding of what was happening. I couldn't remember who they were in relation to the main set of characters, as we went to different time periods. I was still able to enjoy the show even if I didn't understand everything that was happening, because I was able to follow the red thread quite well. This is now in my top three tv-shows of all time which reads:
1. Twin peaks
2. Band of Brothers
3. Dark.
The beginning is the end and the end is the beginning
4:00
The shade 🤣🤣🤣
You know it's true ;)
Next series in the making already... This time international production called 1899. About a group of immigrants on a ship from europe to the US. But on the ocean strange things start to happen.... This time Jantje Friese is the main writer.. but she has 6 co writers from different countries at her side... Bo will again direct the whole thing.... Season 1 will maybe drop end of 2021.
I've never seen your reviews. Your light spoilers review was spot on. But having never seen your material before you can imagine my question. Great, great English but the way the language rolls is she from Belarus or Russia? Well I see you were born and raised early in Ukraine. I knew I heard some of that in your delivery.
Best series ever ,perfect
If you think revealing anything about this German TV series (except its name) is a spoiler than congratulations and welcome to the super duper cult fan base of DARK
You have to reach the center of the labyrinth in order to know it is one. Then the show pulls you out
No comments on Woller's eye Marianna? I need some answers!
But seriously, I was not a fan of the ending. Maybe I thought the huge build-up would result in a different and less happy ending. Well, kind of Happy considering most of the people in the show ceased to exist. Aside from that, DARK is amazing, episode 7 of season 3 is the real ending in my eyes because of the amazing quality and how it solves most of the mysteries (except Woller's eyes goddammit ). Ep 7 is the real star of the whole show IMO, and that's saying a lot for a show that is so consistent and so well written. Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar are really really great and I can't wait to see their next project.
Also Marianna, I would like to know why not a 10 out of 10? You enjoyed the ending and I don't think I heard any complaints so I'm kind of curious.
Dark is perfection !!
Specially if u have the scientific background
OK... I'm now on S3 E5. OMGGGGGGG! I took a break to re-watch this review. After "DARK" I'll be watching for the first time, "Black Mirror". Again, because of your reviews. And, I have a request. Please, Please, Please, finish watching "Dark Command". The last 1/3rd of the movie is the best. I've watched "Dark Command" at least five times. Each time I pick up things I missed. Granted, minor details that some might call teensie , weensie easter eggs. However...Marianna...as you like to say...Seriously...I mean Seriously...it will not be a waste of your time. Especially, watching the newest member of the team Nile, come into her own, and kick some major ass. Enjoy! I hope. One tiny spoiler, when Nile shoots her own foot, and Copley says, "You're another one" and Nile replies, "Yeah...I'm new." Precious.
Oops, I meant "The Old Guard". PLEASE finish watching and review. I'd be shocked if you don't enjoy it and re-watch.
Just started this since it reminded me LOST which is my favorite show
The Dark creators Jantje Friese and Baran Bo Odar actually quoted Lost as one of their favorite TV shows too (at least some seasons of it). However, they also said that they wanted to avoid the flaw of Lost, that a rise in popularity made the studio request more and more seasons which were sometimes lacking in quality or purpose. So for Dark, they made a three-season concept from the get-go, and achieved perfection in that. There is no filler season, no filler ep, no filler scene, nothing. It's amazingly complex, and even things that you initially shrug off as unimportant will definitely gain some relevance later. Like, a character might say something that's a bit odd. They might show some item for a second longer than necessary. Then nine or ten episodes later, you will learn the full meaning of it, and your mind will be blown. That is "Dark".
I just finished it! I really, REALLY liked it, but sometimes I just wanted Adam, Claudia, and Eva STFU with all that "tHe ENd iS tHE BegiNniNG" stuff (even if that ended up being true) so the deterministic existential crises could happen.
Nena!!!!
Seriously though I stopped at 3-3 😅
Books Rebound The two old geezer's ramblings about time kinda put me off lol
Cool that you are reviewing this, Another great German show on Netflix! Oh and have you seen The Rental? I recommend that movie to you
Yea, I've seen it, though unfortunately I wasn't a big fan.
Okay, we only got to 3:09...we want to go in as Non-Spoilery as possible. We will come back later and watch the entire video. Thank you.
yes. Don't watch the rest of the video. she said she will give mild spoilers, but she has given out (maybe accidentally) one of the biggest reveals of this show. so, watch the rest of the video later after you are finished watching the series. Dark is an absolute masterpiece
I added it to my list just because you recommended it.
It's worth it. Dark is a masterpiece ..& an absolute must watch series
best show in a long time
I just want to talk about Claudia, I have a couple of questions all about her.
Hannah blames every others, but she forgot she is the worst, bcoz knowingly she sleeps with any1.
As per DARK mindset ===> she is the BEST SARENE char
It took from other shows and movies and improved upon them like loopers, season 5 of lost and the butterfly effect. Perhaps a bit of star trek.
Best
Show
Ever
Period
***SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER*** sorta. The last scene of the last episode. With you know who, about to be born (maybe). Could it possibly start all over again? Either way, I give it 9 and 1/2 stars out of 10. I watched it with the English dub and subtitles. I will re-watch it with German audio and English subtitles. ***SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER*** sorta. "Dark", definitely has a Stephen King vibe. I'm currently watching "Black Mirror", more of a "Twilight Zone" vibe, but with Stephen King type connections. ie. Dark Tower books, The Stand" etc. another OMG! ***SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER*** sorta.
I think we're a perfect match...
Dark is superb in all respects.
do you have different eye colors like Claudia Tiedemann? O.O
I keep hearing ppl call this a darker Stranger Things. Is that accurate at all?
Only similarity is the first episode of the first season. Then it goes on a different direction. & becomes the best scifi series ever made
leonthesleepy No. ST is 80s horror and nostalgia, Dark is a time-travel thriller
No, people just say that because part of it has to do with kids disappearing. The story is COMPLETELY different.
@@ImpressionBlend ahhh glad to hear that, i'll give it a go! Dark always looked interesting
@@leonthesleepy Dark is an absolute must watch