The thriller, spanning across three seasons, continues to bring in high praise from fans18:05, 22 May 2026Netflix subscribers have said the thriller series is "one of the most brilliant series of our time".‌Dubbed the "best thing that Netflix has done", thriller series Dark continues to be a firm favourite amongst viewers, even years after its release as it is the perfect watch for fans of Stranger Things.‌The German Sci-Fi mystery thriller series was first released on the streaming platform back in 2017, spanning across three seasons. It focuses on the lives of four families in a small town, which are soon unraveled by a mysterious disappearance.‌Netflix has teased: "Secrets unspool when a boy disappears from a small town in this cerebral series RogerEbert.com calls "one of the most mind-melting shows on television"."Despite being released several years ago, viewers say it is a firm favourite of theirs, claiming it is a true masterpiece.‌On a recent Reddit thread, one user asked for "10/10 series' on Netflix" that gives a satisfying ending.One person replied: "Dark is one of the most brilliant series of our time." Another commented: "It’s certainly not a show for someone with a small attention span. There’s no fat. Every scene is important."A third replied: "it’s genuinely one of the best shows of all time", as a fourth echoed: "Dark Stop everything and just watch it Dont give up if you are confused at the beginning We've all been there."‌Dark was not renewed after its third run, simply because it had been a pre-planned three season arc.Teasing the third instalment, Netflix previously said: "In the third and final season, DARK reaches its mind-bending conclusion, moving beyond the concept of space and time."Upon arrival in a new world, Jonas tries to make sense of what this rendition of Winden means for his own fate, while the ones left behind in the other world are left on a quest to break the loop that now not only bends time but also space. Two worlds. Light and dark. And in the center a tragic love story of epic proportions."‌However, despite its somewhat short run, it brought in rave reviews as one person wrote on IMDb: "This show is the best thing Netflix has done. It is an absolute masterpiece of story telling."Another said: "Insanely good, every episode shocks you in ways you never thought was possible. The constant gripping revelations were so unexpected but tied the story so well together."‌A third stated it was "intoxicating", adding: "This is quite possibly the greatest show I've ever known to exist."Another penned: "Absolutely tremendous show! Original and keeps you hooked throughout."Dark stars Louis Hofmann as well as Oliver Masucci, Jördis Triebel and Karoline Eichhorn.Article continues belowDark can be streamed on Netflix.