[s1e1] Secrets -

The episode opens on June 21, 2019, with the suicide of Michael Kahnwald, who leaves behind a letter with strict instructions not to open it until November 4 at 10:13 p.m..

The episode introduces four interconnected families whose secrets drive the series: Dark Season 1 Episode 1: Secrets Recap - Metawitches [S1E1] Secrets

The story is set in the small German town of Winden and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of children, which mirrors a similar event from 33 years prior. The episode opens on June 21, 2019, with

Months later, Michael's son, Jonas, returns to school after psychiatric treatment. He joins a group of friends—including the Nielsen and Doppler children—to search for a missing classmate's drug stash near the Winden caves. During their search, strange lights and sounds occur, and young Mikkel Nielsen vanishes. He joins a group of friends—including the Nielsen

While searching for Mikkel, police—led by Ulrich Nielsen—discover the body of a young boy in 1980s clothing with severely burned eyes and bleeding ears. Key Characters & Connections