Series synopsis
The Dark is a British documentary television series that premiered on ITV1 on July 12, 2026. It was created by Ben Stephenson. It stars Laura Donnelly.
When the body of a young man is found eerily staged in the idyllic Scottish wilderness, she fears this is the beginning of a terrifying campaign that will strike at the heart of a rural community. As paranoia rises, suspicions and secrets are forced into the light, and the locals start to realize there is a serial killer hidden amongst them.
Premise
When the body of a young man is found eerily staged in the idyllic Scottish wilderness, she fears this is the beginning of a terrifying campaign that will strike at the heart of a rural community. As paranoia rises, suspicions and secrets are forced into the light, and the locals start to realize there is a serial killer hidden amongst them.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 12, 2026 | July 13, 2026 |
| Season 2 | 5 | April 10, 2006 | April 19, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part 1 | July 12, 2026 |
| 2 | Part 2 | July 13, 2026 |
| 3 | Part 3 | July 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amateur Porn Examines what is going on in the British sex industry, where new male actors are lining up to do a job without getting paid. |
April 10, 2006 |
| 2 |
Me and My Slaves Centered around "Rick", a BDSM Dominator who wants to quit the job after doing it for 25 years. Over a period of more than a year, Rick talks intimately about his life. |
April 11, 2006 |
| 3 |
Hunting Emmanuelle Examines the cultural impact of the movie Emmanuelle. Featuring an interview with Sylvia Kristel. |
April 12, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 12, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 19, 2006 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |