Dark renewed for season 2 by Netflix

The German mystery thriller has been an international hit

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After receiving a rip-roaring reception from critics around the world, German mystery thriller Dark has been renewed by Netflix for a second season.

The series — which was initially compared to Stranger Things due to focussing on the mysterious disappearance of two young children — was the streaming service’s first German-language series.

“We are overwhelmed by the response to Dark and are thrilled that our story has been a success with a global audience,” showrunners Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese said.

“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.”

Dark sees the lives of four families thrown into turmoil following the disappearance of two young children in a German town, an event which propels them across varying periods of time.

Kelly Luegenbiehl, VP 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 second season of Dark does not have a release date, the first is currently streaming on Netflix.