Dark Shadows (1966)
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Dark Shadows is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
What the audience says
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 what most films manage.
Is it worth starting?
This is 12 seasons deep — English drama with sci-fi & fantasy threaded through, fine for the whole family. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather go with a consensus. Only 95 people have rated it
- 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 |
| Watch with family? | TV-PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Dan Curtis
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 30, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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