Stephen King has recommended a Netflix series that many viewers consider the best original content the platform has to offer. Known as the ‘King of Horror,’ King is a master at crafting suspenseful narratives, having written over 60 novels.
Many of King’s works have been adapted for film and television, but he also enjoys recommending shows to others. From a ‘mind-bending’ series on Disney+ to a ‘bone-shaking’ mini-series on Prime Video, King frequently shares his viewing recommendations.
One Netflix original, rated at 95 percent, is one of the shows King has praised highly. Between January 2023 and June 2025, this series was streamed for over 230 million hours.
The total viewership is likely much higher since the show actually aired from 2017 to 2020. Comprising three seasons, this mystery thriller is set in the fictional German town of Widen.
The plot kicks off when two children go missing, bringing the town’s shadowy history and the hidden lives of four families into the spotlight as they search for the kids.
The series description reads: “The mystery-drama series introduces an intricate puzzle filled with twists that includes a web of curious characters, all of whom have a connection to the town’s troubled history – whether they know it or not. The story includes supernatural elements that tie back to the same town in 1986.”
The series in question is Dark, which received a glowing endorsement from Stephen King.
On X, previously known as Twitter, King commented: “DARK (Netflix) is dark and complex…and…well…very German. Terrific show.”
He also offered some practical advice for those watching, suggesting: “If you get confused, go to MetaWitches and check out Metacrone’s recaps. Detailed and helpful.”
Both fans and critics agree with King’s assessment, as evidenced by the show’s Rotten Tomatoes ratings. It received an average score of 95 percent from critics and 94 percent from fans across all three seasons. The second season even achieved a perfect 100 percent from critics.
Reviewers have called the show a ‘cinematic triumph of sci-fi noir,’ and viewers have deemed it one of the best original series available.
One viewer said, “Dark is, simply put, a must-watch! The third season features a satisfying conclusion that could be considered one of the best we have seen from this genre.”
Another added, “Greatest show of all time. Crazy good version of Stranger Things.”
Dark’s storyline is neatly concluded over its three seasons, fulfilling the vision of creators Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese, which means there are no plans for spin-offs.
For those who have completed Dark, they can move on to the creators’ subsequent Netflix mystery, 1899, which is also available to stream.
All three seasons of Dark are currently streaming on Netflix.