Dark Shadows
“Necking in the afternoon.”
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About
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.
Cast
Jonathan Frid
as Barnabas Collins / Bramwell Collins
Alexandra Isles
as Victoria Winters
Grayson Hall
as Julia Hoffman
Joan Bennett
as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins
Kathryn Leigh Scott
as Maggie Evans
David Selby
as Quentin Collins
Lara Parker
as Angelique Bouchard Collins
Nancy Barrett
as Carolyn Stoddard
Louis Edmonds
as Roger Collins / Joshua Collins
David Henesy
as David Collins
Thayer David
as Matthew Morgan/Ben Stokes/Dr. Timothy Stokes
Roger Davis
as Jeff Clark / Peter Bradford
Jerry Lacy
as Reverend Trask/Gregory Trask
John Karlen
as Willie Loomis
Joel Crothers
as Joe Haskell
Dennis Patrick
as Paul Stoddard
Episodes
Season 1
DS-1
Victoria Winters travels to Collinsport by train from New York to be the governess of 10 year old David Collins. Also on that train is Burke Devlin, who seems rather mysterious. We get to see Elizabeth Collins Stoddard and Roger Collins argue over if it was wise to hire Victoria. Victoria and Burke go to the hotel where she can wait for a cab. He seems rather disturbed about the place. He leaves and goes to a local hangout called the Blue Whale, where he meets an investigator he has hired. Victoria meets Maggie Evans, who tells her she is a jerk for accepting the job. Even after all the things that has been said to her, she goes to Collinwood and is invited in by Elizabeth.
DS-2
At the Collinwood mansion, Victoria meets with the reclusive matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, while Burke Devlin talks with a private detective at the local Blue Whale tavern.
DS-3
Elizabeth's brother, Roger Collins, desperately searches for local artist Sam Evans. Meanwhile, Victoria meets Elizabeth's teenage daughter Carolyn and begins to wonder if Collinwood is haunted.
DS-4
Victoria is interrogated by Roger over her knowledge of Burke Devlin and their encounter at the train station. Later that night, Victoria has an unpleasant first meeting with David Collins
DS-5
After her first night at Collinwood, Victoria has decided to go back to New York. Victoria explains to Carolyn that she is an orphan and came to Collinsport because she believed that somehow she would find out about her past. Near Widow’s Hill, Victoria meets Sam Evans who tells Victoria about Josette Collins. Victoria finds out from Sam that Elizabeth has not left Collinwood in eighteen years. Sam instructs Victoria to tell Roger that he wants to talk with him. Victoria returns to her room to find that David has helped her “pack” while she was out. Victoria changes her mind and decides to stay at Collinwood with renewed hopes that she will find out something about her past.
DS-6
Victoria looks for David in the basement of Collinwood. While looking, a stranger enters the room and asks who she is. He accuses her of snooping around. Elizabeth comes down and says it's Matthew Morgan, the caretaker of Collinwood. She asks Victoria why she is in the basement, and when Victoria tells her that she is down there looking for David, Elizabeth tells her David would not come down there. Once she leaves, Elizabeth finds David hiding in the basement. Later, Victoria sees Matthew again, stoking the fireplace. She says she hopes they can one day be friends, and she starts asking him questions. She finds out that Elizabeth fired all of her servents 18 years ago and then hired Matthew, giving him a cottage on the edge of Collinwood grounds. In the basement, Elizabeth gets out a crate of adventure books that had belonged to Roger when he was a boy. David does not want anything associated with his father. Carolyn tells Victoria that she should ask Elizabeth about what happened 18
DS-7
Sam Evans and Roger discuss Burke Devlin's return. Sam agrees with Roger's fear that Burke is planning revenge against the Collins family for his jail sentence, but refuses to offer any help.
DS-8
Carolyn's flighty romance with Joe Haskell takes a new turn when she admits that she is in love with him, but refuses an offer of marriage. Victoria investigates Elizabeth's claims about her job offer.
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About Dark Shadows
“Necking in the afternoon.”
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. Across 12 seasons and 1225 episodes, originally airing on ABC.
Dark Shadows Cast and Characters
The cast features Jonathan Frid (as Barnabas Collins / Bramwell Collins), Alexandra Isles (as Victoria Winters), Grayson Hall (as Julia Hoffman), Joan Bennett (as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins), and Kathryn Leigh Scott (as Maggie Evans). Their performances are a major reason Dark Shadows has built such a passionate audience.
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Dark Shadows flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dark Shadows
Where can I watch Dark Shadows online for free?
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How many episodes does Dark Shadows have?
Dark Shadows has 1225 episodes across 12 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Dark Shadows good? What's the rating?
Dark Shadows holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 92 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Dark Shadows?
The main cast includes Jonathan Frid, Alexandra Isles, Grayson Hall, and Joan Bennett, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Dark Shadows available in English?
Yes — Dark Shadows was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Dark Shadows released?
Dark Shadows first aired in 1966.
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You can watch Dark Shadows online for free on Bowood.TV. All 1225 episodes across 12 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Dark Shadows have?
Dark Shadows currently has 12 seasons and a total of 1225 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Dark Shadows about?
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 televisi… It belongs to the Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Soap genres.
In which language is Dark Shadows originally available?
Dark Shadows was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Dark Shadows first released?
Dark Shadows first premiered on June 27, 1966 (1966). The series has since concluded its run.
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