The Dark (2026)

TV ShowITVXCrime, Thriller1 season, 6 episodes
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Plot

When the body of a young man is found eerily staged in the idyllic Scottish wilderness, detective Monica Kennedy fears this is just the beginning of a terrifying campaign that will strike the heart of a rural community.As paranoia rises, suspicions and secrets are forced into the light, and the locals start to realise that there is a serial killer hidden amongst them. With her experience of dealing with the darkest of humanity Monica Kennedy quickly becomes entangled in a heightened game of cat and mouse with a cunning killer. Only she can stop this monster before he claims any more victims.But when her own history creeps up on her, she begins to lose trust in her own judgement. Will it be her own actions that are the biggest risk to herself and her family?

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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2026Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1July 12, 2026—
  2. S01E02Episode 2July 12, 2026—
  3. S01E03Episode 3July 12, 2026—
  4. S01E04Episode 4July 12, 2026—
  5. S01E05Episode 5July 12, 2026—
  6. S01E06Episode 6July 12, 2026—

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Cast

Laura DonnellyLaura DonnellyDetective Monica KennedyMark RowleyMark RowleyDetective Connor CrawfordIan PirieIan PiriePC Gregg

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