Dark Creators Land Overall Netflix Deal

Netflix has announced its first overall series deal in Europe, inking an exclusive multi-year pact with Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar, the creators of Dark.

Dark is one of the most-watched foreign-language series on the platform. Friese and bo Odar are working on the second season and will develop new properties for the streaming giant.

Announcing the agreement with the German creators, Erik Barmack, VP of international originals at Netflix, noted, “The promise of Netflix is entertainment transcending borders; where a hit show can come from anywhere in the world. We’re tremendously happy to announce our overall deal that continues our collaboration with Bo and Jantje, whose invigorating work has engaged and thrilled audiences globally. We thank both for their trust and are beyond excited to support their vision and art as storytellers.”

Bo Odar and Friese added, “We are thrilled and extremely happy to further expand our partnership with Netflix. It is unlike any other opportunity in our career to experience how our stories and vision are understood and loved globally. We are excited to embark on our next journey with Netflix, keep pushing boundaries and challenging viewers with new ideas. We have plenty of surprises in store for them.”