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The Best Episodes of Dark Woods

Every episode of Dark Woods ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dark Woods!

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In the summer of 1989, the sister of Hamburg's LKA chief Thomas Bethge disappears without a trace. For almost three decades, he investigates the mysterious criminal case, before he gets on the trail of a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dark Woods Season 1 Episode 6 - Forever and Ever
    7.7/10(106 votes)

    #1 - Forever and Ever

    S1:E6

    As they continue their rogue investigation, Thomas, Anne, and Frank put the pieces together between Jürgen, the Isefort murders, and Barbara’s disappearance. Will Thomas and his family finally get closure after nearly 30 years?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dark Woods Season 1 Episode 2 - The Dark Force
    7.4/10(117 votes)

    #2 - The Dark Force

    S1:E2

    Barbara’s estranged husband, Robert, becomes the prime suspect after the police learn she had blackmailed him, but Anne’s hunch points to a gardener who had taken Barbara home drunk. A lead suspect in the Isefort murders is announced in the press.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Woods Season 1 Episode 3 - The Double Decker
    7.4/10(110 votes)

    #3 - The Double Decker

    S1:E3

    Four years later, the Weesenburg police have moved on from the case with no arrests, assuming Robert was responsible but have no proof. Still suspicious of Jürgen the gardener, Anne digs into his past and discovers a troubling history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Woods Season 1 Episode 4 - The Promise
    7.4/10(112 votes)

    #4 - The Promise

    S1:E4

    While searching Jürgen’s house, Anne and her team find handcuffs with traces of what appears to be blood and excavate a car from the ground. Jürgen goes on the run but is eventually caught. Will Anne and Thomas finally get answers?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dark Woods Season 1 Episode 5 - The Forbidden Room
    7.4/10(108 votes)

    #5 - The Forbidden Room

    S1:E5

    It’s now 15 years later and Thomas is retired. Still unable to shake his sister’s disappearance, he revives the case with the help of Anne and his old colleague Frank. Together they make a breakthrough when they interview Jürgen’s old friend Heiner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dark Woods Season 1 Episode 1 - The Disappearing
    7.3/10(131 votes)

    #6 - The Disappearing

    S1:E1

    In the summer of 1989, four bodies are found in the woods. Shortly after, Barbara Neder, the sister of high-ranking federal officer Thomas Bethge, disappears without a trace. Rookie Anne Bach is assigned to investigate both cases.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Forever and Ever" is the best rated episode of "Dark Woods". It scored 7.7/10 based on 106 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/25/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Dark Force".