Dark Season is a British science-fiction television serial for adolescents, screened on BBC1 in late 1991. Comprising six twenty-five minute episodes, the two linked three-part stories tell the adventures of three teenagers and their battle to save their school and their classmates from the actions of the sinister Mr Eldritch. It was the first television drama to be written by Russell T Davies, and is also noteworthy for co-starring a young Kate Winslet in her first major television role.
Dark Season (Season 1)
Episode One (Episode 1)
Writer: Russell T Davies
Air date: 1991-11-14
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: A secondary school receives the gift of personal computers for every student from mysterious entrepreneur Mr Eldritch. However, Marcie Hatter is suspicious of Eldritch's generosity, especially after one of her friends starts acting strange.
Episode Two (Episode 2)
Writer: Russell T Davies
Air date: 1991-11-21
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Marcie and her friends continue investigating Eldrich after their friend Olivia appears to be hypnotised. Meanwhile, Eldrich and his associate search for Professor Becjinski, a disappeared scientist whose work they're continuing.
Episode Three (Episode 3)
Writer: Russell T Davies
Air date: 1991-12-05
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: After Reet is kidnapped, Olivia and Thomas break into Eldritch's castle to save her and stop his evil plan.
Episode Four (Episode 4)
Writer: Russell T Davies
Air date: 1991-12-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In the aftermath of Mr Eldritch's failed plot, the school is beset by a militaristic group of blonde archaeologists led by the terrifying Inga, seeking an ancient being called the Behemoth and bring about the end of the century.
Episode Five (Episode 5)
Writer: Russell T Davies
Air date: 1991-12-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The true nature of the Behemoth is revealed but to be reborn, it needs a perfect human vessel. After the Chosen One breaks his arm, the archaeologists kidnap Thomas to take his place.
Episode Six (Episode 6)
Writer: Russell T Davies
Air date: 1991-12-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The Behemoth rises, tearing through the school but it refuses to blindly follow the villains' orders, and must choose between Marcie and them. What ensues is the debate for the end of the world.
Seasons
Episodes 6