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The Darkness

5.020241 seasonTV SeriesCrimeMystery

Special investigator DI Hulda Hermannsdóttir tackles one last cold case before forced into early retirement. This one relates the mysterious and shocking murder of a young Russian asylum seeker a year prior.

DirectorLasse Hallström

Where to watch

Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Mountain of Pigs
Sep 12, 2024 3.5
E2
Hello Old friend
Sep 12, 2024 4.0
E3
Beautiful Girls
Sep 12, 2024 4.0
E4
Through Me the Way Into the Suffering City
Sep 12, 2024 4.5
E5
All That Is Hidden
Sep 12, 2024 4.0
E6
So Eden Sank to Grief
Sep 12, 2024 4.5

Cast · Directed by Lasse Hallström

LOLena Olin
Lena Olin
DI Hulda Hermannsdóttir
ÁLÁrni Þór Lárusson
Árni Þór Lárusson
Bjartur
ÞBÞorsteinn Bachmann
Þorsteinn Bachmann
Jón
SGSólveig Guðmundsdóttir
Sólveig Guðmundsdóttir
Karen
BHBjörn Hlynur Haraldsson
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
Magnús
ÁLÁlfrún Laufeyjardóttir
Álfrún Laufeyjardóttir
Dimma
TKThorvaldur Kristjansson
Thorvaldur Kristjansson
Alexander
DHDouglas Henshall
Douglas Henshall
Petur
PPPáll Sigþór Pálsson
Páll Sigþór Pálsson
Leifur
JBJack Bannon
Jack Bannon
Lukas
ÓÓÓlafur Darri Ólafsson
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Aki Haraldsson

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The Darkness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Darkness?

The Darkness is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Darkness on Netflix?

No, The Darkness is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is The Darkness on Amazon Prime Video?

The Darkness isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Darkness for free?

The Darkness is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Darkness?

The Darkness has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of The Darkness out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Darkness are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Darkness?

No — The Darkness ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Darkness based on a book?

Yes — The Darkness is based on a book or novel.