Ep 3. Ghosts

In Dark season 2 episode 3, titled "Ghosts," the tension in Winden continues to escalate as the mystery surrounding the disappearances and murders grow more complicated. In this episode, we see the passage of time accelerate as the characters explore different eras in Winden's history, revealing shocking truths and unearthing long-buried secrets.

Events pick up from the previous episode which ended with the grim discovery of a child's body in the woods. In this episode, the community attempts to come to terms with the tragedy and speculate on what could have happened. Meanwhile, Jonas, still struggling to come to terms with his father's suicide and his mother's absence, seeks refuge in his grandmother's home. As he tries to unravel the secrets of his family's past, he discovers a mysterious letter that could hold the key to unlocking the truth behind the strange occurrences in the town.

Martha, Jonas's love interest, is also grappling with her own family's secrets. Her father, Ulrich, is locked up in a psychiatric facility after confessing to the murder of two young boys back in 1986 - but Martha believes he is innocent. As she investigates the events of that fateful day, she finds herself drawn into a web of lies and deceit that may be too dangerous for her to handle.

The episode also explores the complicated relationship between Charlotte and her estranged father. She is still reeling from the revelation that her husband Peter is having an affair with a male escort, but her concerns are distracted by her ongoing investigation into the mysterious disappearances in Winden. As she digs deeper, she discovers that her father, who disappeared decades ago under mysterious circumstances, may have connections to the missing children. And as if that weren't enough, she also begins to receive strange and threatening messages that hint at the larger scope of the conspiracy.

Throughout the episode, we see the characters exploring different time periods in Winden's history, including the years immediately following the nuclear disaster in 1986 and a period in the 1920s. These time jumps add to the overall feeling of disorientation and unease, and help to build the tension leading up to the season's shocking conclusion.

Overall, "Ghosts" is a gripping and suspenseful episode that delves deeper into the complex conspiracy at the heart of Dark's intricate narrative. As we get closer to the truth, the stakes grow higher and the danger more intense, leaving us on the edge of our seats and eager to see what happens next.