The Dark
DI Monica Kennedy leads an investigation after a young man's body is found staged in the Scottish Highlands, where evidence points to a serial killer. As the inquiry progresses, tensions rise and suspicions spread across the tight-knit local community, forcing authorities to piece together the case and identify the murderer.
StatusActive
First airedJul 12, 2026
Daily Popularity History
Daily Attention Score for The Dark
Rankings
Daily Attention Score rankings for The Dark
Time on top
How much of the past 365 days The Dark spent at the top of TV
Days in Top 10
1
#203 of 242 shows to reach the top 10
<1% of the past 365 days
Audience Signals
Public engagement with The Dark on August 9, 2026
Seasons
Average Attention Score by season
First 30 days after each season premiere
#
Season
Avg Buzz
1
The Dark
5.2
#100+
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Top Cast
By Attention Score on August 9, 2026
1
Laura Donnelly
DI Monica Kennedy
3.0
2
Helen Baxendale
Bethany Morgan
1.6
3
Emun Elliott
Barclay Adams
0.7
4
Mark Rowley
DC Connor Crawford
0.5
5
Tamsin Jordan
Lucy Kennedy
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6
Charlie Geany
Zandy Allen
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