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Creators of Dark, one of Netflix's best shows, are reuniting for a new "cruel reality" thriller that sounds like a mix of Black Mirror and True Detective

Struwwelpeter is currently in production

Total Film · Mar 6

The Minds Behind Netflix's Most Underrated Show Are Making a Freaky New Horror Series

'Dark' and '1899' fans, get ready for another very spooky very German series.

Inverse · Dec 4, 2025

The Guide #69: Why the abrupt end of Netflix’s 1899 could be a bad omen

In this week’s newsletter: The maritime mystery seemed to have everything it takes to be a hit – so what does it say that the show was thrown overboard so soon?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Netflix users urge 1899 viewers to turn off feature that’s ruining new series

This is how to switch it off

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

‘Glitch in the matrix’: Netflix viewers question connection between new series 1899 and Dark

Streamer’s new mystery show comes from the same creators as the three-season German thriller

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

1899: The gripping true story behind Netflix's tragic new series

The series was in fact inspired by real events relating to the European migrant crisis and Brexit.

Chronicle Live · Nov 18, 2022

1899 review – this painfully slow sci-fi show is absolutely agonising

The horror-mystery from the creators of German hit Dark follows the steamship Cerberus on a voyage beset by bizarre happenings. It’s dour, obtuse and oppressive – enjoy!

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022

'1899' review: Netflix's ambitious 'Dark' follow-up is a drag to watch

'1989,' Netflix's mystery-box series from the creators of time-travel epic 'Dark' has great ideas but suffers from poor pacing and an overwhelming mystery.

Inverse · Nov 11, 2022