Netflix has a highly-rated sci-fi series – it boasts a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Interestingly, the show’s inspiration comes from the same book that’s being used as the basis for a new series by Stephen King.
Stephen King is rightly celebrated as a master of horror, and he’s written countless books and stories in the genre. But his impact goes far beyond horror – you can see his influence in all kinds of stories, from science fiction to stories about growing up. His unique style seems to appear everywhere in modern storytelling.
It’s fascinating that one of Netflix’s most praised and imaginative sci-fi series actually drew significant inspiration from a hugely popular Stephen King novel. While the book has seen several adaptations over the years, it now forms the basis for a successful horror series on HBO.
Stephen King’s IT Was One Of The Key Inspirations Behind Netflix’s Dark
Despite being released on Netflix almost eight years ago, Dark is still widely considered the platform’s best and most well-developed science fiction series. The show offered a remarkably original and impactful take on time travel, and it was notably inspired by Stephen King’s novel IT.
Baran bo Odar, the creator of Dark, shared in an interview with Dazed Digital that the 1980s and Stephen King’s IT were major inspirations for the show. He also mentioned Twin Peaks as a key influence. While the connection to Twin Peaks is clear, the influence of IT on the sci-fi series Dark isn’t immediately obvious.
While IT and Dark are different—one a classic horror story, the other a complex sci-fi drama—they actually share some similarities. Both stories start with the puzzling disappearance of a child in a seemingly peaceful small town. These towns initially appear safe and quiet, but they conceal a disturbing secret that most residents either overlook or feel unable to reveal.
Both stories cover multiple generations, showing how evil and trauma repeat themselves. The philosophical themes in Dark are similar to the frightening, universal horrors in Stephen King’s IT, suggesting the show’s creators were likely influenced by the novel.
Why All Dark Fans Must Check Out HBO’s IT: Welcome To Derry
Stephen King’s novel IT has been made into a movie twice before. The first film was highly praised, but the second received more mixed reviews. Now, HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry is a prequel that explores how Pennywise came to terrorize the town of Derry.
The show, much like Stephen King’s novel, delves into difficult topics like racism, the loss of childhood, and the frightening breakdown of what’s right and wrong. It shares a key idea with the series Dark: that human connection is our best defense against mysterious, age-old horrors. And, like that popular Netflix sci-fi show, IT: Welcome to Derry creates a dark and sad atmosphere, mixing feelings of fear with longing for the past.
Even though the Stephen King series doesn’t involve time travel, people who loved the Netflix show Dark will likely find it enjoyable.
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