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Where to Watch Dark Shadows (1966)

★ 7.4/10 1966 · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Soap · 12 seasons

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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Where can I watch Dark Shadows (1966)?

Dark Shadows (1966) is available to stream on Amazon MX Player, Fandango at Home Free, Hoopla, Peacock, Pluto TV, Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV and Xumo Play in the US. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV+, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.

Is Dark Shadows on Netflix?

No, Dark Shadows (1966) isn't on Netflix in the US right now. It's currently streaming on Amazon MX Player, Fandango at Home Free, Hoopla, Peacock, Pluto TV, Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV and Xumo Play.

Is Dark Shadows on Prime Video?

Yes — Dark Shadows (1966) is available to stream on Prime Video in the US.

Is Dark Shadows on Peacock?

Yes — Dark Shadows (1966) is available to stream on Peacock in the US.

Is Dark Shadows a movie or a TV series?

Dark Shadows is a TV series with 12 seasons.

When was Dark Shadows released?

Dark Shadows was released in 1966.

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