Dark/Web

Alright... First off it's a modesty budgeted show. This isn't a knock against it. The special effects are pretty good given the show's constraints. It's not really fair to compare it to "American Horror Story" or "Black Mirror". It has some violence. But not on the level of other similar shows.

I enjoyed the first two chapters. Especially "Rideshare" which utilizes Julie Benz's unique voice. "Chapter 2" was also very solid. The more I watched it the more I enjoyed it. I could see the show expanding if it gets a season 2. Using the internet as a framing device is interesting. Also I think it's pretty silly to bemoan the show because it's not a documentary on the Dark web.

I've seen some truly awful horror anthology films and episodes. I'm going to give credit where it's due. The acting is mostly solid. Once in awhile the dialogue doesn't quite sound convincing. But I'll cut it some slack as it's only the first season...

Overall despite it's limitations I still enjoyed the show. Interested to see where the plot would go if it's given a 2nd season. Emotionally I connected with it. Give it a chance.

5/10 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠 = A light hand clap 'Dark/Web' is a mostly solid series of anthologies with a running time for each chapter at about 30 minutes so backstories are thin and they jump right to the point. Every episode of horror is centered around computer hacks and viruses involving violent acts of crime. Many of the lead characters are actors you've seen before but can't name. I wouldn't say these chapters are very scary or terrifying they barely show any blood or actual violence they take you to the point and usually cut scenes without showcasing heavy gore. The episodes are not frightening they may get a little creepy but most adult horror fans will categorize the fear factor as being kiddie. The cinematographies good though and will keep your attention through out it doesn't look cheap but it's below the level of what a mainstream movie would achieve. The special effects are lacking though not so much due to quality but quantity most of the editing is used for computerized transitions or onscreen digital effects. Would I recommend this series, Yes but only for mild horror fans who don't want to be terrified while watching, It doesn't move the needle for me per say but it wasn't the worst thing to watch on a boring Monday nite.

I really liked the first few episodes. It's start off as a testament to how good something can be without a bunch of big names and a big budget behind it. Unfortunately, it starts to devolve and became more generic and ultimately finishes with a "pfft". I don't know why that happened.

Maybe not startlingly original for most long-time sci-fi/horror fans with shades of Twilight Zone and Outer Limits among others plus maybe a sprinkling of some well known urban legends but the stories are well told and well acted with several taking on elements of our current culture in new ways. As a nice added bonus there are a few faces (and one voice ;) to gladden the heart of any Buffy fans watching. And unusually for this sort of anthology series, the framing story held my interest as well or better than the episodic stuff, particularly as the show went on.

It's clearly made with not a lot of money and I wouldn't be surprised if some of the locations are houses of friends or relatives but there's nothing wrong with that, people like Sam Raimi started on a shoestring too. Not being able to throw money at problems pushes the creators to be inventive and focus on telling their stories well.

All in all, i'd definitely recommend this first season and would certainly watch a second if one gets made.

If you like Black Mirror you will probably like this. Really hope this show gets renewed!