Dark Season 2 Confirmed by Netflix
Netflix have decided to renew Dark.
The time-bending German mystery, which saw the streaming giant dip their toe into the water of original, non-English language live action projects, has been a solid hit for them, and showrunners Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese are delighted with the news.
“We are overwhelmed by the response to Dark and are thrilled that our story has been a success with a global audience,” they said in a statement. “Viewers have been captivated by the secrets of our protagonists and have taken delight in unravelling the various puzzles that the story presents. To know that we will now embark on our next journey is, for us showrunners, a dream come true. And our fans can be sure that we have plenty of surprises in store for the second season of Dark.”
Kelly Luegenbiehl, Vice President of International Originals for Netflix, added “When we first heard about Dark, we realised very early on that we hadn’t seen anything like this show before – in Germany or anywhere else in the world. Dark is a testament that great storytelling transcends geography. We’re excited that our members around the globe are captivated by the mysterious world of Winden, and will now be able to continue to see how the story unfolds.”
The series is set in the small town of Winden that, for some reason, has been ripped apart at the seams in the aftermath of the disappearance of two children. The show’s deceptively simple status as a whodunnit quickly evolves, since the concept of time itself becomes a key constant in an evil equation that’s rife with diverse and disparate variables, an equation that’s affecting everyone in the humble hamlet in a circuitous, but steady manner.
Only time will tell if the success of this well-received series leads to similar risks at Netflix, but we’d be happy if it did.
