If you're a fan of the mind-bending German sci-fi thriller 'The Dark' (2018), you're likely craving more shows and movies that blend mystery, time travel, and eerie atmospheres. This article explores 10 similar titles that will keep you on the edge of your seat, offering the same gripping storytelling and dark, enigmatic vibes.

The Twilight Zone (1959)
Description: A classic anthology series exploring psychological horror, sci-fi concepts, and moral dilemmas through twist endings and surreal storytelling.
Fact: Rod Serling wrote over 80 episodes himself and narrated every episode of the original series.


Twin Peaks (1990)
Description: A surreal mystery series blending supernatural elements with small-town secrets, featuring a dark and eerie atmosphere.
Fact: The show's iconic 'Red Room' scenes were inspired by David Lynch's dream imagery and became a cultural phenomenon.


The X-Files (1993)
Description: A pioneering sci-fi series combining monster-of-the-week episodes with an overarching conspiracy thriller, featuring eerie and unexplained phenomena.
Fact: The show's 'mythology' episodes about alien conspiracies were so popular they inspired countless imitators in television.


Lost (2004)
Description: A complex narrative blending survival drama with supernatural mysteries and time travel, keeping viewers guessing until the end.
Fact: The iconic numbers 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, and 42 were originally random but later tied into the show's mythology.


Fringe (2008)
Description: A sci-fi series mixing procedural elements with overarching mysteries, alternate realities, and dark scientific experiments.
Fact: The show's parallel universe storyline was inspired by real-world quantum physics theories.


Black Mirror (2011)
Description: An anthology series exploring dystopian futures and the dark side of technology, often with unsettling and thought-provoking narratives.
Fact: The episode 'San Junipero' won two Emmy Awards, marking the first time a streaming series won in the Outstanding Television Movie category.


The Leftovers (2014)
Description: A deeply psychological drama about loss and existential dread, with unexplained phenomena driving the narrative.
Fact: The show's opening theme changes every season, reflecting the evolving tone and themes of the series.


12 Monkeys (2015)
Description: A time-travel thriller with intricate plotting and dark themes about fate, causality, and apocalyptic scenarios.
Fact: The series was originally developed as a sequel to the 1995 film but evolved into a completely new story.


Manifest (2018)
Description: A mystery drama about passengers experiencing strange phenomena after returning from a flight that disappeared for years.
Fact: The show was canceled after three seasons but revived due to massive fan demand on Netflix.


Counterpart (2017)
Description: A spy thriller with a sci-fi twist, exploring parallel universes and doppelgängers in a Cold War-style setting.
Fact: The series was filmed in Berlin to emphasize its Cold War aesthetic and themes of division.
