Dark Shadows (1966)
Dark Shadows is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Dark Shadows earns its keep as a steady English series that knows its audience. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 95 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 22 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Is it worth starting?
This is 12 seasons deep — English drama with sci-fi & fantasy threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather wait for a consensus. Only 95 ratings in so far
- you're not starting a 12-season show this week
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 95 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Dark Shadows is an American gothic soap opera that originally aired weekdays on the ABC television network, from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The show was created by Dan Curtis. The story bible, which was written by Art Wallace, does not mention any supernatural elements. It was unprecedented in daytime television when ghosts were introduced about six months after it began. The series became hugely popular when vampire Barnabas Collins appeared a year into its run. Dark Shadows also featured werewolves, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel, and a parallel universe.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~22 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Dan Curtis
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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