DARK - A Companion To The Netflix TV Series

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As Above, So Below

Acorn, Mirggles, and PB apply themselves to the mysteries of Hermeticism, exploring its history, mysteries, and the incredible influences found in Netflix’s Dark — including a set design discovery so shocking that it leaves The Dark Three speechless.

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The Harmonia Macrocosmica of Andreas Cellarius (PDF)

The Harmonia Macrocosmica of Andreas Cellarius (Digital)

Exhibit D:

From Copernicus to Newton

Exhibit E:

A post shared by DARK (@darknetflix) on Nov 29, 2017 at 7:59am PST

Exhibit F:

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Radio Winden – Defend Your Hannah

PB is still recovering this week, so please join us for Radio Winden’s second minisode. Join the Dark Three as they discuss subtitle translation, debate whether or not Magnus and Fransiska were indeed a couple after their big fight, and begin the task of building a case for Hannah with the help from a passionate email from a wonderful listener.

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“I Was in a Cult for 16 Years. Ask Me Anything” from Jubilee

“My Descent into America’s Neo-Nazi Movement and How I Got Out” TED Talk

The Social Dilemma on Netflix

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A Fool’s Paradise – Religion in Dark

The Dark Three dig through the deluge of religious imagery and themes in the show. From direct and obvious influences to deep hidden meanings, listen in as they encounter some of their most exciting realizations so far in the podcast.

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Lilith (1887) by John Collier

Stay (2005)

No Future documentary

Netflix’s A Perfect Crime

The Fall of the Damned

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Radio Winden – What’s in a Name?

In this first minisode, the Dark Three extend the conversation by reading and responding to your emails, tweets, & reviews. Today, they discuss the significance of names in DARK.

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Tick Tock

The Dark Three chronicle, theorize, debate and give love to one of Dark’s most interesting characters- Noah, AKA Hanno Tauber. Why do we love and empathize with him, why did Adam name him Noah, and what truly is paradise?

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God telling an Angel to make the Dinosaurs Meatier

Noah Chronological Timeline

Translation of Last Pages from Claudia’s Book

Track used at 59:34 is “Wo ist Übergang” By Ben Frost, From Dark: Cycle 1 (Original Music from the Netflix Series)

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Tick Tock

The Dark Three follow Helge through his life, from the abuse of his childhood to his all-consuming conviction to undo the past in his older age. They deep dive on the universalism of trauma, uncover hidden happiness, and talk about the heroism of trying to break your own cycle.

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Exhibit A: Case 154: Steven Stayner – Casefile: True Crime Podcast

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Exhibit C: @darktriquetra

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Lovers in a Dangerous Time

The Dark Three explore the unbreakable duo Franziska & Magnus: Revealing a theory on why the two stuck with Sic Mundus, the struggles of emotional unavailability, and the thrill in exposing your “gooey underbelly” with someone.

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Exhibit A: Alt-world Franziska & Magnus

Exhibit B: Franziska’s Necklace

Exhibit C: Franziska’s Necklace GIFs

Exhibit D: Franziska & Magnus Videos

One Way or Another

Sweater Weather

Exhibit E: 100. D A R K

Exhibit F: Beautiful Crime

Exhibit G: 4 North A

* All hospital scenes are Mirggles

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Lovers in a Dangerous Time

Mirggles, Acorn, and PB take a look at the role of love in Dark. They deep dive on character relationships, have mind-blowing revelations about a certain couple, and discuss who receives the title of “Real True Love” in Winden.

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Exhibit A:

I really enjoy your Dark podcast. Thank you. I know you will get to season 3 switchpoint and discuss multiple versions of certain characters. I created a SPOILER filled diagram that I think can help your discussion. here you go. #DarkCompanionPod pic.twitter.com/oQtDJbMgce

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Baraon bo Odar & Jantje Friese Filmography

1899
a Netflix Original Series, created by Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese, in development

TYLL
a Netflix Original Series, created by Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese, in development

DARK
a Netflix Original Series, Season 1 – 3, created by Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese

SLEEPLESS
Action Thriller, Open Road Films, a Vertigo Entertainment production

WHO AM I
Thriller, Sony Columbia Pictures, Wiedemann & Berg Film, written by Baran bo Odar & Jantje Friese

THE SILENCE
Thriller/Drama, Warner Bros. Distribution, written & directed by Baran bo Odar.

UNDER THE SUN
Drama – 60 min, written & directed by Baran bo Odar, Luethje&Schneider Filmproduction

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The Ride or Die Woman

In this episode, Acorn, Mirggles, and PB unpack Katharina, exploring her perseverance, intense loyalty, and the tragedy of her trauma.

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Exhibit B:

https://dark.fandom.com/de/wiki/Drehorte

Exhibit C:

https://www.baranboodar.com/photos

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The Man With No Future

In this episode, PB, Acorn, and Mirggles unpack Ulrich, dissecting his perceived failures, helplessness, and the trap of his own self destructive cycle.

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Exhibit A: Toast Hawaii

Toast Hawaii is a real recipe. It was popularized by German TV cook Clemens Wilmenrod (real name Carl Clemens Hahn) in the 1950s.

Ingredients:

Directions:

Exhibit B: Red Lips Unite

Exhibit C: Album Art

Exhibit D: Charlotte’s triangle

Exhibit E: Tear Down of Decommissioned Power Plant

Exhibit F: DARK Finds

“DARK Studies” by Bhaskar Rac

“Everything Is Connected” by Kim Myatt