[s1e1] Secrets Review

The episode opens on June 21, 2019, with the suicide of Michael Kahnwald, who leaves behind a letter with strict instructions not to open it until November 4 at 10:13 p.m..

While searching for Mikkel, police—led by Ulrich Nielsen—discover the body of a young boy in 1980s clothing with severely burned eyes and bleeding ears. Key Characters & Connections [S1E1] Secrets

The story is set in the small German town of Winden and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of children, which mirrors a similar event from 33 years prior. The episode opens on June 21, 2019, with

Months later, Michael's son, Jonas, returns to school after psychiatric treatment. He joins a group of friends—including the Nielsen and Doppler children—to search for a missing classmate's drug stash near the Winden caves. During their search, strange lights and sounds occur, and young Mikkel Nielsen vanishes. Months later, Michael's son, Jonas, returns to school

The episode introduces four interconnected families whose secrets drive the series: Dark Season 1 Episode 1: Secrets Recap - Metawitches