Plot — What is Dark Shadows about?
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. A small company of actors each played many roles; indeed, as actors came and went, some characters were played by more than one actor. Major writers besides Art Wallace included Malcolm Marmorstein, Sam Hall, Gordon Russell, and Violet Welles.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1966 |
| Genre | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Soap |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 12 (1225 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 73% (7.3/10, 95 votes) |
Dark Shadows — FAQ
Is Dark Shadows worth watching? Dark Shadows holds a 7.3/10 rating from 95 viewers. 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
Who is behind Dark Shadows? Created by Dan Curtis.
Who is in the cast of Dark Shadows? It stars Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Nancy Barrett, David Selby, Joan Bennett, Lara Parker and more.
Where can I stream Dark Shadows? You can stream Dark Shadows on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by region.
When did Dark Shadows release? It first aired in 1966.
