Dark Shadows

Name: Dark Shadows
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Soap
Released: 1966-06-27
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Jonathan Frid, Alexandra Isles, Grayson Hall, Joan Bennett, Kathryn Leigh Scott

1966·Series·TV-PG·22 min·★ 7.3(92)

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“Necking in the afternoon.”

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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About Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows is a 1966 English-language drama, sci-fi & fantasy and soap series created by Dan Curtis. The cast is led by Jonathan Frid, Alexandra Isles, Grayson Hall. It spans 12 seasons and 1225 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Dark Shadows was produced by Dan Curtis Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on June 27, 1966, and carries a TV-PG certification.

Created by: Dan Curtis
First aired: June 27, 1966
Last aired: April 2, 1971
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-PG
Status: Ended
Seasons: 12 (1225 episodes)
Network: ABC
Country: United States of America
Production: Dan Curtis Productions

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Dark Shadows cast & crew

Dark Shadows was created by Dan Curtis.

The cast features Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins / Bramwell Collins, Alexandra Isles as Victoria Winters, Grayson Hall as Julia Hoffman, Joan Bennett as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins, Kathryn Leigh Scott as Maggie Evans, and David Selby as Quentin Collins.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bob Cobert.

Is Dark Shadows worth watching?

Dark Shadows holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 92 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 12 seasons and 1225 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy drama, sci-fi & fantasy, and soap, Dark Shadows is worth a place on your watchlist.

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