DARK - A Companion To The Netflix TV Series

Some things are destined to occur, no matter the timeline. Somehow, somewhere, sometime. The post A World Without Winden appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three say goodbye to the podcast. They discuss H.G. Tannhaus, have one last brong, and talk about what they've learned from the show and the podcast that they will take into the next season of their lives. Thank you for listening. The post The End is the Beginning appeared first on The Geek Generation.

In the final Radio Winden, The Dark Three dive into some well sourced evidence for the potential presence of The Freemasons in Dark, finish an email started in their previous Radio Winden regarding the experience and flow of time, and tuck in for a lovely conversation that reminds them of earlier episodes, before saying thank you and goodbye to their email friends (only for the time being). The post Radio Winden – We Know We Know Nothing appeared first on The Geek Generation.

What began as the last Radio Winden turned into part one of two and includes a discussion about the show's three models of time travel, the origin of Tannhaus's name, and some very interesting questions the show leaves unanswered. The post The Final Radio Winden: Part One appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three give a quick hello and update. The post Quick Update From The Dark Three appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three take on Jonas, exploring his path to becoming Adam and the impact his grief had on his life, as well as making another discovery that changes the way they view the final scene of the show. The post Scar Tissue appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three discuss the possibility of Boris being a lost child and dive into a fan theory about Agnes's timeline that presents a possible answer for where her final mission took her. They also tease an upcoming special announcement. The post Radio Winden – Wer ist Boris? appeared first on The Geek Generation.

In this episode, the Dark Three take on exploring the many Marthas, her timeline, and her journey into becoming Eva. They also make yet another realization that causes them to revisit their entire understanding of Season 3. The post Enter Stage Left – Martha, Martha, Martha & Eva appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read thought-provoking emails that lead them to re-consider the hidden identities in the photo of the Sic Mundus group, and the potential meaning behind the numbers in St. Christopher's church. The post Radio Winden – Numbers, Thrones, and Faces appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three check in with a quick update and a few comments. The post Break Notice appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read emails from three listeners and discuss the significance of blue eyes in Dark, a proposed metaphor behind the nuclear apocalypse, more thoughts on Boris Niewald's parentage, and deep dives into the how of show development and theory crafting. The post Radio Winden – Behind Blue Eyes appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three talk about Claudia Tiedemann—her intelligence, ability to learn and adapt, and dedication to her ultimate goal of saving her daughter, Regina. They posit that her empathy is perhaps her greatest virtue, and even though she may not be the one who finally broke the cycle, the Dark Three agree she may have been the only person in all of Winden who was ever capable of doing so in the first place. The post The True Power of Empathy – Claudia In Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read two emails regarding their latest episode and its monumental BRONG, including a letter from an astrophysicist, and an email from a longtime listener who deep dives on the philosophy of Schopenhauer and the experience of “observing” Dark. The post Radio Winden – Schopenhauer’s Cat appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three tackle the show's depiction of science and time travel, addressing the appearance of the Winden caves throughout the years and the show's various time machines, and also dive into a discussion about closed loops that builds into a revelation resulting in the biggest brong moment of all time. The post A Closed Loop – Science & Time Travel In Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read your emails and laugh themselves to death doing it. An email looking into whether or not Regina was tied to a Yew tree dives into Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen", and an email that gives our hosts three mind-blowing brongs; this episode of Radio Winden is aiming to be the most hysterical one yet. The post Radio Winden – Three Brongs and a Ton of Giggles appeared first on The Geek Generation.

This week the Dark Three explore the emotional walls that are present in both Charlotte's professional and personal life, walls they've faced in their own lives, and ultimately how Charlotte was willing to break through hers to uncover the truth. The post For Charlotte – The Gift of Time in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read a couple of emails regarding their episode about The Unknown. They discuss whether they still feel they gave The Unknown a fair shake, a huge theory from a listener that will come up again in later episodes, and why it's always important to have a "Ryan in The Room". The post Radio Winden – A Fairer Shake for the Unknown appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three dig into Nietzche - his life, philosophy, and more importantly, what exists of him in Dark. They discuss the impact of ideas like the Übermensch and Eternal Recurrence on the show, whether Dark follows the tradition of life-affirming Greek Tragedy, and what it means to find meaning in the absence of God. The post To Overcome – Nietzche in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read a heartfelt email about a topic they've each struggled with. In a show about time travel, where are the Nazis? Addressing the "convenient" lack of reference in the timeline to one of history's greatest and most lasting atrocities, they discuss why they think the Showrunners might have made such a decision, how they feel about that decision, and why there may not be a satisfying answer. The post Radio Winden – Where are the Nazis? appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three talk The Unknown - but more importantly, what they feel he represents; the bearer of a great deal of the show's weaknesses. They each discuss what they felt the show struggled with, ways in which they felt the themes could have been more reinforced, and whether or not The Unknown even needed to be invited to the party at all. Welcome to the Season 3 of the podcast! The post The Third Season of the Podcast – The Unknown In Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read an email from a listener named Julia, sparking some deep conversation about society, love, and life, as well as gaining some interesting perspective on Jonas and Martha. The post Radio Winden – Case By Case appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read your emails, including one with a mind blowing Helge theory that just might change everything, and a heartfelt message from someone we wish we could clone. The post Radio Winden – Good Teachers appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three dig into many questions to find out more about Agnes Nielsen. Who is she? Is she merely a plot device? Did she ever belong to herself? And perhaps the greatest question of all: what does it mean to truly be a double agent? Warning: MAJOR BRONGS AHEAD!). The post A True Double Agent – Agnes Nielsen appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read two of your emails, one that triggers a discussion about the universe and spacetime itself, and another that makes their day in the sweariest way possible. The post Radio Winden – What We Thought We Knew Was Wrong appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three reflect on two characters, each kept in a prison of Adam's design. They discuss Silja's near perfect loop, the decades-long, off-screen romance and what it means to be a disciple of Adam. The post A Kind of Prison : Bartosz and Silja in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read some of your emails and reviews, including a theory about colors, Jonas' ties to the missing boys, and a wonderful email from a friend in Texas. The post Radio Winden – The Red Line Hidden in Plain Sight appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three dive into Sic Mundus and discuss the role the secret society has played in Winden’s history, explore the many biblical connections to it and its members, and question whether or not they would join a secret society themselves. The post The Belly of the Beast – Sic Mundus appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three read and answer some of your emails, including a follow up from Kell regarding our Defend Your Hannah episode, and a fascinating and detailed mail from Rex raising many theories and questions, one of which asks: What is the true effect of picking poison? The post Radio Winden – Picking Poison appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three explore Elizabeth Doppler, heterochromia in DARK, and the importance of the Fox, Hedgehog, Hare, and Apple on the bunker's wallpaper. The post The Witching Eye – Elizabeth Doppler in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

In this episode, The Dark Three dig deep into the visuals and sounds that define Dark. They share their favorite auditory moments, break down specific scenes, discover something mind-blowing about the iconic yellow raincoat, and further solidify theories they've had thus far. The post The Sights and Sounds of an Apocalypse – Cinematography and Music in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three close out 2020 with a Radio Winden; reflecting on Peter & Charlotte's relationship, their own lives, and celebrate a listener's new project. The post Radio Winden – Xmas appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three pay homage to the queen, in both name and importance, of Netflix's Dark - Regina. They explore her relationship and pure love with Aleksander, discuss his mysterious background, and uncover Regina's startling mythological origins that lead to a discovery that shakes the Dark Three "to their roots." The post Long Live the Queen – Regina Tiedemann in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three ride along with Winden’s very own police chief and dig into the clues that point to his role in the timeline, the meaning behind his tragic end, and what lies just out of his reach. The post Just Out Of Reach – Egon Tiedemann appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three finally tackle one of the show's most divisive characters: Hannah. They read a surprise email with a disturbing implication about Ines' past, discuss all-encompassing desire, and posit theories about who Hannah really is in the universes of Tannhaus' making. The post The Seed of Desire – Hannah Kahnwald in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three take a week to creatively recover and discuss listener's messages: a startling discovery in The Stranger’s hotel room, a dream set in motion, and a BROOONG 5 star review. The post Radio Winden – The Myth of Callisto appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three dig deep into the surprising feelings people seem to have for a character they all perceived to be rather straight-forward. Mikkel's adoptive mother appeared at first to be loving, self-sacrificing and loyal; but is there a second Ines? The post A Second Ines appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three pay respects to "the missing and gone" in the show, and explore the permeating theme of grief. Content Warning: This episode contains personal stories about loss, depression, and the deep impact of grief. If, in the words of Mirggles, you're feeling "too ooey gooey in your heart meats," allow yourself permission to sit this one out. You're adored either way. The post Missing – The Theme of Grief in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

In this Radio Winden, the Dark Three read an email that brings into question who Katharina is by the end of the series, and dive into some interesting comparisons in the composition of the final dinner. The post Radio Winden – Katharina, Not Katharina appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three share their favorite myths and stories before following the “clue of thread” deep into the labyrinth in search of the Minotaur and Ariadne herself. The post Ariadne’s Thread appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three talk about the show's two LGBT+ couples, Agnes & Doris and Peter & Bernadette. They discuss whether or not Agnes really loved Doris, the importance of words, Peter and Bernadette's connection that transcends time and space, and revel in the beauty of carving out a place for yourself exactly as you are. The post Forbidden Love appeared first on The Geek Generation.

Acorn, Mirggles, and PB apply themselves to the mysteries of Hermeticism, exploring its history, mysteries, and the incredible influences found in Netflix's Dark -- including a set design discovery so shocking that it leaves The Dark Three speechless. The post As Above, So Below appeared first on The Geek Generation.

PB is still recovering this week, so please join us for Radio Winden’s second minisode. Join the Dark Three as they discuss subtitle translation, debate whether or not Magnus and Fransiska were indeed a couple after their big fight, and begin the task of building a case for Hannah with the help from a passionate email from a wonderful listener. The post Radio Winden – Defend Your Hannah appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three dig through the deluge of religious imagery and themes in the show. From direct and obvious influences to deep hidden meanings, listen in as they encounter some of their most exciting realizations so far in the podcast. The post A Fool’s Paradise – Religion in Dark appeared first on The Geek Generation.

In this first minisode, the Dark Three extend the conversation by reading and responding to your emails, tweets, & reviews. Today, they discuss the significance of names in DARK. The post Radio Winden – What’s in a Name? appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three chronicle, theorize, debate and give love to one of Dark's most interesting characters- Noah, AKA Hanno Tauber. Why do we love and empathize with him, why did Adam name him Noah, and what truly is paradise? The post Nothing In Vain appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three follow Helge through his life, from the abuse of his childhood to his all-consuming conviction to undo the past in his older age. They deep dive on the universalism of trauma, uncover hidden happiness, and talk about the heroism of trying to break your own cycle. The post Tick Tock appeared first on The Geek Generation.

The Dark Three explore the unbreakable duo Franziska & Magnus: Revealing a theory on why the two stuck with Sic Mundus, the struggles of emotional unavailability, and the thrill in exposing your "gooey underbelly" with someone. The post Then Together appeared first on The Geek Generation.

Mirggles, Acorn, and PB take a look at the role of love in Dark. They deep dive on character relationships, have mind-blowing revelations about a certain couple, and discuss who receives the title of "Real True Love" in Winden. The post Lovers in a Dangerous Time appeared first on The Geek Generation.

In this episode, Acorn, Mirggles, and PB unpack Katharina, exploring her perseverance, intense loyalty, and the tragedy of her trauma. The post The Ride or Die Woman appeared first on The Geek Generation.

In this episode, PB, Acorn, and Mirggles unpack Ulrich, dissecting his perceived failures, helplessness, and the trap of his own self destructive cycle. The post The Man With No Future appeared first on The Geek Generation.

In this episode, Acorn, Mirggles, and PB explore the use of color in Netflix's DARK. From triadic harmony to the potential meaning behind each color, our hosts talk truth, love, deceit and what lies within a tube of red lipstick. The post Primary: The Use of Color appeared first on The Geek Generation.