[Review] DARK - Netflix

[Minor Spoilers Ahead: may actually help you to understand the story]
Dark was first launched in 2017. But I have not felt interested until last few months back. I am a “thriller/suspense” genre person. This kind of series normally attracts me.

It is a German Sci-fi thriller genre 3 season series being streamed on Netflix. The first season is really great. It creates suspense and excitement to unearth the story. The storyline is of a black hole that takes you 33 years backwards and forward. A scientist actually creates it to save the lives of his son and daughter-in-law. There is also a nuclear power plant which is somehow an important part of the story too.

The black hole changes the life of a few families of the town. Not only a few families of one generation but the life of quite a few generations. Although many scientific theories like a black hole, time travel, a parallel universe are there, at the end it is a story of human lives connected with each other.

The first two seasons very engaging. But I haven’t much enjoyed the last season. If you only watch the first episode and last episode of the 3rd season, you will get to know the whole story. You will not need to watch the middle ones because, I felt, it is mostly repetitive.

If you have a somewhat basic understanding of the terms like a black hole, a parallel universe and time machine, you will be able to understand the gem of it. Otherwise, it will be a boring series for you.

My Review: Masterpiece for Geeks / 4.5 out of 5.

Season 1:

The first season of “Dark” was a “mind-fuck” (not sure if that’s even a word!), but let me tell you, I have never seen such a unique storyline before. It starts with a small-town mystery about a missing boy, but gradually opens up into this mind-blowing concept of time travel. If you’re not focused, everything will mix up in your head!
In our usual shows, the plot becomes predictable, but “Dark” is nothing like that. The characters—Michael, Jonas, Ulrich—all have so much depth, and their connections slowly unfold. It feels like solving a puzzle. By the end of the season, I realized this is not just a series, it’s a mental challenge. Honestly, I loved it, even though my brain was fried trying to keep track.

Season 2:

Season 2 was even crazier! It got more confusing, but also more thrilling. Slowly, the duality of every character became clear. Past, present, future—they’re all connected like threads in a web. The town of Winden feels like a parallel universe itself. Jonas’s character development here was insane.
By this season, it became clear that time travel is not just about seeing the future or the past—it’s about being stuck in a dangerous, never-ending loop. And Marta’s death… bro, that was a total shock! It’s the kind of moment that makes you pause the episode and just stare at the screen.

Season 3:

Season 3 is on a whole other level. Now they introduced an alternate universe, and honestly, it took me so long to wrap my head around it. The whole Adam and Eva concept was mind-blowing, but at the same time, it made my brain overheat! Now we see everything depends on one single origin point.
The loop in Winden is like a curse that destroys everyone’s lives. The ending was totally satisfying, though I still have so many questions. This series isn’t just for entertainment—it’s like a brain workout. Time travel isn’t as cool as it seems; it’s terrifying!

Personal Thoughts:

After watching “Dark,” one thing I can say is this: if we had stories like this in our industry, it would completely change everything. This series demands your full attention, like solving a complex math problem. In Bangladesh, we need original ideas like this.
“Dark” isn’t just a show; it’s a journey—about time travel, love, loss, and being stuck in a never-ending cycle. Jonas’s character really made me emotional. And while the ending was fulfilling, I still wonder, “Couldn’t things have turned out differently in Winden?”

Overall, “Dark” is a masterpiece. I’d give it 10/10. But here’s a tip: before you start, drink some tea and focus hard—you’ll need it!