The Dark (2026)
Creator: Ben Stephenson · Writer: Matt Hartley
A serial killer stalks the Scottish wilderness. When a young man’s body is discovered, DI Monica Kennedy must catch the murderer before a small community is torn apart.
A serial killer stalks the Scottish wilderness. When a young man’s body is discovered, DI Monica Kennedy must catch the murderer before a small community is torn apart.
Creator: Ben Stephenson · Writer: Matt Hartley
A serial killer stalks the Scottish wilderness. When a young man’s body is discovered, DI Monica Kennedy must catch the murderer before a small community is torn apart.
The Dark is a 2026 drama and crime TV series from the United Kingdom created by Ben Stephenson, starring Laura Donnelly, Helen Baxendale and Mark Rowley. It first aired on July 12, 2026. The series has 1 season and 6 episodes on ITV1. Audiences rate it 6.6/10 from 15 votes — mixed to positive.
The Dark premiered on July 12, 2026.
The Dark was created by Ben Stephenson.
The main cast includes Laura Donnelly, Helen Baxendale, Mark Rowley, Emun Elliott and Tamsin Jordan.
The Dark has 1 season (6 episodes). Status: Returning Series.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 15 ratings, so fans of drama and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
| E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | – | – | 7.5 | – | – | – |
9+ Awesome8+ Great7+ Good6+ Regular<6 Bad
based on novel or book
Ben Stephenson
Laura Donnelly
Helen Baxendale
Mark Rowley
Emun Elliott