By this time you must’ve seen lot of people on social media raving about Netflix’s German sci-fi thriller show ‘Dark’ and if you’re still one of the few who hasn’t jumped on the bandwagon yet this article just might convince you to do so.
Set in the fictional town of Winden, the show follows four families who are interconnected with each other through disappearances, time travel, dark secrets, and an apocalypse. It’s not a typical sci-fi show in the sense that it has its own universe and unique character arcs; it takes the usual tropes found in sci-fi shows and adapts into something entirely unique and engaging for the audience.
So here are five reasons why you should watch ‘Dark’ now:
1. Compelling Narrative
Dark explores a lot of philosophical questions about life, death, love and religion by via symbolism and its earnest storytelling which makes the show much more than just another sci-fi horror show. It takes elements from Greek mythology and western culture such as Shakespeare in turn making viewers ponder on meaningful questions about existence and humanity.
2. Intriguing Plot and Character Arcs
Dark is not a show you watch to relax instead it’s a show you have to pay very close attention to to catch on to all the clues and understand what’s happening. It might get a bit confusing at first but you’ll soon be sucked into the gripping plot and the morally conflicted characters and their questionable motives which will leave you wanting for more. The characters themselves are interconnected in a deep web of family dynamics and inter-generational relationships that makes for a compelling watch.
3. Visually Stunning Cinematography
Dark is filled with complex and visually breath taking shots. It perfectly uses intimate close ups, dark atmospheres, poignant imagery and tantalizing setting of dark caves, strange forests and creepy instances that would remind one of horror classics. Accompanying the visuals is the chilling and powerful score of the show which heightens the sense of mystery and fear and compliments the narrative perfectly.
4. Complexity of Time Travel
The show uses time travel as a storytelling device but also as a metaphor for evolution and how time is connected with our world. It poses questions of how changing our future or past can affect us and those around us as well as the consequences of changing such a fundamental aspect of the world and the impact it can leave on one’s beliefs and psyche.
5. Riveting and Binge-worthy Drama
Dark is a show that’ll leave you wanting more and each time you re-watch it you’ll find something new. The nature of the show is such that it’s filled with complicated family dynamics, expansive themes and symbolism that you’ll be hooked on the show from the get-go. It’s exciting, though-provoking game-changer and an overall masterpiece in the sci-fi genre.
So what are you waiting for?
Watch season one and two before season three of ‘Dark’ premieres on June 27th on Netflix.
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