''Dark Net'' is an American

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television series created by Mati Kochavi that explores the

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and

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, and themes such as biohacking, cyber-kidnapping, digital warfare, online cults, pornography addiction, and webcam strippers. The series premiered on January 21, 2016, on Showtime, with the first season consisting of eight episodes. Its second season, consisting of eight episodes, premiered on April 6, 2017.

Production

Showtime greenlit the series in November 2015. It was created by Mati Kochavi, the founder of

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, and is co-produced by Part2 Pictures. The series was renewed for a second season in March 2016.

Reception

The series has received generally positive reviews from critics. On

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, it has a score of 69 out of 100 based on six reviews. Keith Uhlich of ''

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'' gave it a positive review, calling it "compelling" and wrote, "Contemplation and condemnation, all wrapped up into one, with no easy answers at the end of it all. The fact that ''Dark Net'' never allows you to entirely pin down its perspective keeps the proceedings riveting." Brian Lowry of ''

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'' gave it a more mixed review and wrote, "Other than acknowledging that these subcultures exist, what ''Dark Net'' doesn't do is shed much light on them."

International broadcast

The series premiered in Canada on

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on January 21, 2016, simultaneous with the American broadcast.

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2016)

Season 2 (2017)

References

External links

* * {{Showtime Network programming 2010s American documentary television series 2016 American television series debuts 2017 American television series endings Dark web Cyborgs in television Showtime (TV network) original programming