I haven’t been watching much in terms of actual shows for a good while, then while listening to a podcast a host casually mentioned they had rewatched Chernobyl, how it still holds up, that there’s a reason it got as much acclaim as it did, etc. So I thought I’d give it a go and wow, loved it (still one episode left to watch).
Had me thinking, what else have I missed out on? What are some “absolute cinema” TV shows that still hold up and and are considered must watch?
DARK on Netflix.
It’s not for everybody but I loved every second of it. In summary (without spoilers):
I tried watching it on two occasions, but I felt like I needed a spreadsheet in hand to keep track of things.
There is a supporting website: select the series and the episode you’ve just finished and it’ll give you a family tree and a plot update.
https://dark.netflix.io/en
That’s hilarious. Maybe a third attempt is in order.
I literally had a sheet of paper with me that I’d update as things were revealed, showing the relationships between people. It ended up looking like a conspiracy board. And for some people that probably sounds like homework, but for me it felt like I was exploring a ruin or something and was making a map of my discoveries. It made me more of a participant in the show, like I was actively watching for clues, rather than passively letting it wash over me.
It worked for me at the time.
Seriously. There are multiple times where just showing someone’s face is a big reveal, but you’re expected to keep track of multiple versions / ages of various people AND their family connection and I just could not keep up with remembering who was who. Everyone looks like the same so that doesn’t help.
DARK is a show to watch in ADHD Hyperfocus, which is what I did.
Indeed! I’m still autistically obsessed with the show, and it’s been about 4 years since I first watched it.
Dark is the Sistine Chapel of TV.
One of the best time travel stories, I have seen. Also one of the best German language shows ever. There’s a great website that helps you keep an overview over timelines, characters, and storylines.
Parent comment tried to avoid spoilers and you just came in like “Hold my beer”.
It’s very clear by episode 2 that this is a show about time travel. That’s not really a major spoiler. It’s a good reason to watch it.
Okay. I think I saw the first episode once so I would not know.
Yes, the first episode is about a missing person case.
Not really spoiler though.
Uh that does not sound like a good time
Oh, but it is. It really is.
How bad are we talking? Is it like kid abuse stuff? If so it’s a pass.
It got one part where a kid is dead, then there’s another part where a kid is about to be raped(unsuccessful, but still incredibly hard to watch), but overall it’s just a really small part of it. It’s a mindbending story that in some way really hard to wrap your head around.
Took way too much scrolling to see Dark.
Great show!