The episode introduces four interconnected families whose secrets drive the series: Dark Season 1 Episode 1: Secrets Recap - Metawitches
While searching for Mikkel, police—led by Ulrich Nielsen—discover the body of a young boy in 1980s clothing with severely burned eyes and bleeding ears. Key Characters & Connections [S1E1] Secrets
The story is set in the small German town of Winden and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of children, which mirrors a similar event from 33 years prior. He joins a group of friends—including the Nielsen
Months later, Michael's son, Jonas, returns to school after psychiatric treatment. He joins a group of friends—including the Nielsen and Doppler children—to search for a missing classmate's drug stash near the Winden caves. During their search, strange lights and sounds occur, and young Mikkel Nielsen vanishes. strange lights and sounds occur