The Dark: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Jul 12, 2026 Updated Aug 9, 2026

Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Jul 12, 2026 · 45 min

DI Monica Kennedy's family day out comes to an end when a woman from her past shows up. With this reappearance hanging over her, Monica is called to investigate a chilling crime.

S1·E2 Core

Episode 2

Jul 13, 2026 · 48 min

When a second body is discovered, Detective Kennedy begins to look for links between the two victims and comes to terms with the fact that they’re dealing with a serial killer.

S1·E3 Core

Episode 3

Jul 20, 2026 · 46 min

When a clue to the next intended victim is found, DI Kennedy must battle to discover his whereabouts before it's too late. But it soon becomes clear the killer is playing with her.

S1·E4 Core

Episode 4

Jul 21, 2026 · 46 min

After a third murder attempt fails, a new suspect emerges for DI Kennedy, and the return of a missing son sends shockwaves through his family.

S1·E5 Mytharc

Episode 5

Jul 26, 2026 · 46 min

Monica's investigation into the murders crosses into her personal life when the killer claims their latest victim.

S1·E6 Mytharc

Episode 6

Jul 27, 2026 · 46 min

After a murder close to home, Detective Kennedy is removed from the investigation. But a final act by the killer brings her right back into the centre of the case.