Daniel Sloss: Dark

The special features the Scottish comedian delivering brutally honest and darkly humorous observations on taboo subjects like grief, relationships, and tragedy. Sloss uses his signature storytelling format to dissect complex and uncomfortable topics. It is a masterclass in turning bleak premises into massive laughs.

Yes, it premiered globally on Netflix in 2018 as part of a two-special deal alongside Jigsaw. Dark was recorded in London at the Assembly Halls. It helped propel Sloss to massive international fame outside of the UK.

While his other Netflix special, Jigsaw, is famously credited with ending thousands of relationships, Dark focuses more on themes of loss and family. Sloss discusses the death of his sister and how his family processed the tragedy. It remains deeply emotional despite the dark comedic framing.

The special has a runtime of approximately 65 minutes. Sloss prefers to perform long-form storytelling, often avoiding crowd work to maintain the narrative structure. This extended runtime allows him to build to complex, overarching punchlines.