"Dark Shadows" first aired in 1966 as a gothic soap opera on ABC, quickly gaining popularity for its blend of romance, mystery, and supernatural elements. The series followed the life of Barnabas Collins, a wealthy playboy who is turned into a vampire by his former lover, Angelique. The show's mix of drama, horror, and fantasy captivated audiences, making it a staple of American television for nearly a decade.

The story follows Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp), a wealthy playboy in 1752 who is cursed into becoming a vampire and buried alive by a vengeful witch, Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green). He is accidentally unearthed in 1972 and returns to his ancestral home, Collinwood, to find his dysfunctional descendants and a world he no longer recognizes.