This show has a lot of potential. The character development is starting out well. After the first episode I want to know what happened and look forward the journey with these people. I don't understand the bad reviews. It's a crime story with a different twist. Try it.
420 Reviews
It's strength is that it shows weakness
Obkenoby5 April 2019
In the pilot, the main character is a drunk sex addict. It shows her as a real person and tries to delve into why she is rough and not willing to let others get close to her, including her roommate and family. Other reviewers get offended that they dare show her like this, as an addict. They say it's a bad representation of blind people. But she's not meant to be all blind people, she's meant to be her. Why does any disabled person on television have to be a shining example for all people with that disability? Answer: they don't. There are many blind people in the real world that aren't always polite and I'm sure most of them are tired of people asking why they're blind. The show goes to extremes trying to give viewers a glimpse into the life of a blind person without sugar coating it with a world of encouragement and trying so hard. It starts off well letting you know the blind character is a real person and not just included in the show for the sake of inclusion. It lets you know the character sees herself as excluded. The start of the series has a lot of potential specifically because it shows people aren't all perfect, that being blind isn't the only flaw blind people can have, and it shows a desire for change. That's the start of a good story. Identify how things actually are, identify how the character wants to change and how they will try to change. No she's not the Wonder Woman of blind people, but she is not supposed to be either. This isn't a buddy-buddy sitcom, or a teen romance, it's a dark drama.
Surprisingly great.
fahmida-querida5 April 2019
Really like this so far. Main character is likeable and it has an original plotline. Nothing like what you'd expect from CW but I like the refreshingly different outlook. Didn't have to skip any parts which I normally do when a show isn't that great. Deffo recommend checking this out!
Curious. How many negative reviews are from sighted folks?
dgangleton-7057028 August 2019
Murphy, the blind, drunken character, has altered my view of myself, others and the world.
I lost my vision 4 years ago and have struggled to adapt to being ostracized by the general populace. I am often invisible or ignored. Murphy makes a clear and vivid point of not being invisible. I now have the courage to accidentally tap someone, or brush up next to them, without fear of what they think of me. I now go into restaurants and other places with no anxiety. I won't go to the extreme Murphy does, although I find it amusing.
For the concerns in re of blind folks in the positive and negative reviews; There are various degrees of blindness. Some do wear make up which they apply themselves. Some do look at others when conversing, especially if they were once sighted. Some can see contrast, facial features, large objects, etc. There are plenty of blogs and videos online if you're inquisitive.
If your concerns are because you know one blind person one should not base their experience solely on that specific blind person. All women are not the same, all men are not the same, all dogs are not the same, you get the picture?
As for the issue of race. When I 'watch' something I know nothing of race unless it is part of the character's lines. The most wonderful aspect of being blind is I can not judge, or misjudge, others based on their skin, eye or hair color, nor their size, face and clothing.
Unless one is visually impaired one has no experience to express anything negative about Murphy's blindness, and the awkwardness of living in a society of sighted, misunderstanding folks. You're merely expressing an opinion which we all know what that really indicates.
Going blind is a blessing for me.
I lost my vision 4 years ago and have struggled to adapt to being ostracized by the general populace. I am often invisible or ignored. Murphy makes a clear and vivid point of not being invisible. I now have the courage to accidentally tap someone, or brush up next to them, without fear of what they think of me. I now go into restaurants and other places with no anxiety. I won't go to the extreme Murphy does, although I find it amusing.
For the concerns in re of blind folks in the positive and negative reviews; There are various degrees of blindness. Some do wear make up which they apply themselves. Some do look at others when conversing, especially if they were once sighted. Some can see contrast, facial features, large objects, etc. There are plenty of blogs and videos online if you're inquisitive.
If your concerns are because you know one blind person one should not base their experience solely on that specific blind person. All women are not the same, all men are not the same, all dogs are not the same, you get the picture?
As for the issue of race. When I 'watch' something I know nothing of race unless it is part of the character's lines. The most wonderful aspect of being blind is I can not judge, or misjudge, others based on their skin, eye or hair color, nor their size, face and clothing.
Unless one is visually impaired one has no experience to express anything negative about Murphy's blindness, and the awkwardness of living in a society of sighted, misunderstanding folks. You're merely expressing an opinion which we all know what that really indicates.
Going blind is a blessing for me.
such hate, and guess what, RENEWED for 2nd season
MiketheWhistle5 April 2019
Guess what, disabled people are just like everyone else. They have casual sex, drink, smoke, have messed up lives. The people saying how badly it portrays blind/disabled people, watch Daredevil.
There are also disabled people that have great lives, don't have causal sex, drink, smoke, etc. So to hate this show because it shows the former is ridiculous.
And who can't love a show with a dog??? I have to wonder what the dog, Pretzel, thinks having to be there while she has sex. Is the dog thinking, I wish it were me, or enough already???
The season 1 finale was great and brought so many points together.
Potential!
tragantaba6 April 2019
Yes, she is a mess! She is not perfect! She doesn't represent the "ideal" female role. But she is human, as such, she is not perfect. This show has a lot of potential, hopefully it won't get lost in the middle of all this PC BS!!!
I'm intrigued and want to see more
belicia8086 April 2019
I think this show has lots of potential. As others have said it is going a different route, it's dark and twisty. I am also glad it's not another typical teen drama and it's a refreshing change from superheroes. I hope the story line continues to develop and that I get to see more.
Good start - hope it follows through
trademarcdesigns5 April 2019
I was expecting to hate this show - I wanted to hate it. I fought all my life to be treated as an equal, and then some idiot decides to portray a blind woman as a drunken, self-pitying mess who sleeps with married strangers and exploits her disability to cut the line at the drug store? Gee, thanks...
So I was very surprised to find I didn't hate it - not even a little. Let's start with the things this show does well - it's funny. Not laugh-out-loud funny - because we all know it's rude to laugh at the blind, right? - but quietly funny. Murphy's roommate (Brooke Markham) proves that a woman doesn't have to be tall and skinny to be beautiful. Kudos to Hollywood for finally accepting what the rest of us have known all along. I love the neurotic mom, whose entire identity is wrapped up in being the mother of a disabled child, because even though the non-disabled world may not realize it, that's a thing. And I love that we are finally seeing a blind person who is not a saint, a victim or a superhero.
I've only seen the first episode, so I don't know if Murphy's bereavement will be the catalyst that shocks her back into the real world, but I sure hope so because this could be a good show if it follows a young woman's journey from someone who is defined by her limitations to someone who can see beyond her limits.
So I was very surprised to find I didn't hate it - not even a little. Let's start with the things this show does well - it's funny. Not laugh-out-loud funny - because we all know it's rude to laugh at the blind, right? - but quietly funny. Murphy's roommate (Brooke Markham) proves that a woman doesn't have to be tall and skinny to be beautiful. Kudos to Hollywood for finally accepting what the rest of us have known all along. I love the neurotic mom, whose entire identity is wrapped up in being the mother of a disabled child, because even though the non-disabled world may not realize it, that's a thing. And I love that we are finally seeing a blind person who is not a saint, a victim or a superhero.
I've only seen the first episode, so I don't know if Murphy's bereavement will be the catalyst that shocks her back into the real world, but I sure hope so because this could be a good show if it follows a young woman's journey from someone who is defined by her limitations to someone who can see beyond her limits.
Just now catching onto this show...
douglaswsmith22 July 2020
It's actually pretty decent for a CW show
kirbie-3448120 July 2019
The lead character is likable, as is the rest of the cast. They're adults instead of annoying teenagers, by adults I mean in their 20's, which is refreshing for a CW show. Now that it's on Netflix it will reach a wider audience, and while I admit I gave up on it a few times while attempting to binge watch it, I always managed to come back to see what happened, and i'm Glad I did. Nothing groundbreaking here, but it's a decent mystery, with some twists, while also managing to be comedy/drama with likable characters.
Pretty Good
koreys-0610411 July 2019
I love most things about this show. I usually have it playing while I'm doing other things, because the main character bugs me. She seems cool, but she plays a careless blind person terribly. It's hard to believe her. Other than that, the show is entertaining.
I enjoyed season 1 &2
knedb30 September 2021
I like the premise of the show. In season 3, however, Murphy is just extremely obnoxious and stubborn. I mean she's annoying in the first 2 seasons, but in season 3 she is at a whole new level. She's so stupid to treat other people like crap when she needs their help throughout the show. It makes it very frustrating to watch at times. Other than that, the show is fun to watch.
Only saw the Pilot so far
lvvvlylisa5 April 2019
Good Lord! What idiot would think that this depicts ALL blind people as alcoholics, desperate and willing to crawl into bed with anyone? Ugh. In the same vein, I guess Elementary depicts ALL private detectives as narcissists, users of women and yes...alcoholics.
I like the first show so far. I like the star. Love the dog (even if we don't know yet if the dog is neurotic). I thought the pilot was great.
I like the first show so far. I like the star. Love the dog (even if we don't know yet if the dog is neurotic). I thought the pilot was great.
Looking forward to more episodes!
Sarahmeakin6 April 2019
I thought the pilot was inspiring to be given a chance...I like the main character very much, which usually doesn't happen for me in the pilot most times. I have to search way more than I did for this one. I've already become attached to her and the supporting characters. And, I appreciate the no nonsense approach to people with special needs as well as other marginalized demographics. I saw authentic and good expression of humanity and love. I'll be watching this series.
Glad i gave it a chance
AdrienneGrayceMusic6 August 2019
It took me awhile to start watching this show but so glad I did. I think its the most undiscovered and underrated show. Glad its finally on netflix for more people to discover. The show is very intreguing and different. Excellent casting and storyline. Its got comedy, drama a a tad bit of suspense. A great mixture. Great show, highly recommended.
Great new show
longislandgirl-744256 April 2019
Good first season, but don't dare watch season 2
Tenagon24 April 2020
Warning: Spoilers
No spoiler in this part :
I watched the first season and rated it 7.5 to myself. pretty decent.
It's not a masterpiece but something different then the usual shows,
but then, oh then, came the first episode of the 2nd season, and made such an unbelievable, unrealistic, naive and annoying plot "twists" that practically made the whole first season seem like a waste of time. one week later I still can't believe they did this to the plot.
Here is the spoiler : Well the first season ended when it's revealed the cop, her friend (and semi lover) is the killer she was looking for. he is corrupt, he work for the bad guys. and she recorded him admitting it. then in the 2nd season first episode, his captain comes and in a stupid 90 second scene just says "hey so you didn't do it right?" and the cop says "no off course I didn't" and the captain says "oh ok, then here is the phone (that recorded the confession), now delete this from the cloud, and come back to work".
Holy s#@&, what???
Seen some plot twists in movies and shows, but this is plain and simple dumb and made me not wanne watch this show any farther.
Here is the spoiler : Well the first season ended when it's revealed the cop, her friend (and semi lover) is the killer she was looking for. he is corrupt, he work for the bad guys. and she recorded him admitting it. then in the 2nd season first episode, his captain comes and in a stupid 90 second scene just says "hey so you didn't do it right?" and the cop says "no off course I didn't" and the captain says "oh ok, then here is the phone (that recorded the confession), now delete this from the cloud, and come back to work".
Holy s#@&, what???
Seen some plot twists in movies and shows, but this is plain and simple dumb and made me not wanne watch this show any farther.
Excellent format for crime drama, even giggle fits!
lauramenzies27 June 2019
I am completely invested and have watched all episodes so far. Every time you think you have a idea what's happened a twist is afoot. Loads of shock moments and lots of actual side splitting scenes too. Great storyline and love the characters, good and bad!
disappointing
KoalaMug22 April 2019
I was looking forward to this show, I imagined a slightly edgier Veronica Mars. And edgier this character is. What puts me off this, is that the actress gives away that she isn't blind in almost every scene she's in. Neither the way she walks is believable nor the way she almost makes eye contact. I don't understand why no one made sure she took acting cues from the blind actress she had scenes with. t's hard to dispense disbelief, when the acting is so unbelievable.
I sure hope the acting improves
In the Dark is really quite brilliant!
LuvBren8056 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I was expecting something full of fluff - when in actuality it is not a fluffy depiction at all! I really enjoyed the character with all her quirks- I wont call them flaws because I was a twenty-something who drank alot and had my fair share of coyote ugly moments- I am really looking forward to seeing how this show continues through the season - and I am so happy that I gave it a view! Hope everyone gives it a chance to grow!
Entertaining, a show with an unusual main character
fciocca14 June 2020
I discovered the trailer of "In the Dark" on YouTube randomly and it hooked me immediately. I watched the first season in just a couple of weeks, and I was hooked since episode one.
Murphy is a blind girl with no plan in life, she is very often drunk, she does not want to bound with anyone and she is cynical and pessimistic. Her only important friendship is with a young drug dealer. The two are really great, but one day the guy is killed and Murphy starts to investigate, in order to discover who is the killer. Murphy from a simple girl becomes a detective.
The show deepen very well all the relations between different character, but never loses the main focus: Murphy's investigation. The series is well written, there are many plot twists along the entire first season. I am not an expert, but in my opinion, Parry Mattfeld managed to portray Murphy really well and as blind girl, for me is believable. The series is made to be binge watched: almost every episode ends up with a climax, so you want to watch the next episode to see what it will happen. There are some scenes that are really intense, and because it is easy to bound with almost every character, some scenes may be a little bit difficult to watch, but don't worry: there is not much violence on the show.
If you like to watch an unconventional detective story, I definitely recommend this show.
Murphy is a blind girl with no plan in life, she is very often drunk, she does not want to bound with anyone and she is cynical and pessimistic. Her only important friendship is with a young drug dealer. The two are really great, but one day the guy is killed and Murphy starts to investigate, in order to discover who is the killer. Murphy from a simple girl becomes a detective.
The show deepen very well all the relations between different character, but never loses the main focus: Murphy's investigation. The series is well written, there are many plot twists along the entire first season. I am not an expert, but in my opinion, Parry Mattfeld managed to portray Murphy really well and as blind girl, for me is believable. The series is made to be binge watched: almost every episode ends up with a climax, so you want to watch the next episode to see what it will happen. There are some scenes that are really intense, and because it is easy to bound with almost every character, some scenes may be a little bit difficult to watch, but don't worry: there is not much violence on the show.
If you like to watch an unconventional detective story, I definitely recommend this show.
First season drew me in, 3rd is killing me.
catrin550716 September 2021
Yes, I got over the fact that Murphy is a horrible, no-good person. Yes, I got over the fact that half the time it's unbelievable that she is even blind. Yes, I enjoyed Season 1-mostly for Pretzel and Max.
Season 2 was too much. Seriously, I understand that it's a TV show and drama and whathaveyou are necessary, but there's a point where it just becomes too much. Toning it down a bit would have made just as much drama without the eye rolls.
Season 3 is just so bad, for me. I'm sticking with it, because I'm invested and I'm hardheaded.
If there's ever a survey on who the most unlikeable characters in television history are and Murphy is not one of them, then I'm calling bull.
Obviously this is just my opinion.
Season 2 was too much. Seriously, I understand that it's a TV show and drama and whathaveyou are necessary, but there's a point where it just becomes too much. Toning it down a bit would have made just as much drama without the eye rolls.
Season 3 is just so bad, for me. I'm sticking with it, because I'm invested and I'm hardheaded.
If there's ever a survey on who the most unlikeable characters in television history are and Murphy is not one of them, then I'm calling bull.
Obviously this is just my opinion.
Unique and Original
lorchilds17 June 2019
If you're bored with the formulaic, cookie-cutter writing that passes for entertainment these days, may I suggest the new tv series, "In the Dark". The central theme is about a blind woman determined to solve the murder of a dear friend. There's enough action in each episode to keep the viewer interested in returning for the next episode; and each deliciously imperfect character has his/her own unique and compelling story to reveal. Our household enjoys this show so much that we certainly hope for a second season.
I might get canceled for this
jovand-6951422 September 2021
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