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Dark turned a small-town disappearance into an intricate, time-twisting epic. These series share its ambition: layered mysteries, sci-fi ideas and the kind of plotting that rewards paying attention.
Start with 1899 — it's by Dark's creators, Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, and shares its puzzle-box DNA. Save the rest to a Cinopsys list.
If you loved Dark, watch these next
18992022From Dark's creators — a migrant ship and a deepening mystery.
Stranger Things2016Small-town sci-fi with a missing kid and hidden worlds.
Severance2022A workplace mystery with eerie, escalating reveals.
The Leftovers2014A haunting drama about an unexplained global event.
The OA2016An ambitious, genre-bending mystery about a returned woman.
Devs2020A tech-thriller about determinism and a secret quantum project.
Twin Peaks1990The surreal mystery that inspired a genre.
Russian Doll2019A sharp time-loop puzzle with real emotional weight.
Tales from the Loop2020Quiet, melancholy sci-fi vignettes in a strange town.
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Frequently asked questions
What show is most like Dark?
1899 is the closest — it's from the same creators and shares Dark's puzzle-box structure. The Leftovers and Severance are the most recommended for a similar mind-bending tone.
Is there anything as complex as Dark?
Few shows match Dark's intricacy, but Twin Peaks, The OA and Devs all reward the same close, theory-crafting attention.
How can I track the shows I want to watch?
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