Dark Shadows
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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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Dark Shadows
Where can I watch Dark Shadows in the United States?
Dark Shadows is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Dark Shadows on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Dark Shadows is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Peacock Premium, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV.
Can I watch Dark Shadows for free?
Dark Shadows streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Dark Shadows?
Dark Shadows scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Dark Shadows?
Dark Shadows stars Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Nancy Barrett, David Selby, and Joan Bennett. Dan Curtis is the creator.
How many seasons of Dark Shadows are there?
Dark Shadows has 12 seasons and 1225 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Dark Shadows?
All 1225 episodes of Dark Shadows add up to about 449 hours 10 minutes at roughly 22 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 225 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 112 days.
What network is Dark Shadows on?
Dark Shadows airs on ABC, and is produced by Dan Curtis Productions.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.