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In the Dark
Corinne Kingsbury · Series · 2019
What hooked you in In the Dark was the way an unconventional perspective turns a standard murder investigation into a personal crusade.
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Books on the same thread
The Maid: A Novel
Nita Prose · Book · 2022
Shares 2 threads with In the Dark: Found Family, Mystery.
Just as In the Dark centers on an outsider navigating a complex world, this story features a unique protagonist whose specific way of processing reality makes her an unforgettable amateur sleuth.
All the Colors of the Dark
Chris Whitaker · Book · 2024
Explores: Grief, Childhood Trauma, Vigilante Justice.
If you appreciated the grit and small-town stakes of In the Dark, you will find a similar intensity here as the narrative follows an unlikely hero pursuing elusive justice.
The Dark Hours
Michael Connelly · Book · 2021
Explores: systemic corruption, justice vs law, police procedural partnership.
Fans of the investigative drive in In the Dark will recognize the same relentless commitment to uncovering the truth, even when the system seems designed to ignore or silence them.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Mark Haddon · Book · 2003
Explores: Autism, Family Secrets, Problem Solving.
Similar to the way In the Dark features a protagonist with a distinct worldview, this mystery relies on the unique deductive lens of its lead character to solve a neighborhood crime.
Films on the same thread
In Darkness
Film · 2018
Explores: Sensory impairment, Witness protection, Urban crime.
This film mirrors the core premise of In the Dark by placing a blind protagonist at the center of a dangerous criminal underworld where she must navigate a murder investigation.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
Those who enjoyed the irreverent tone and focus on female friendship in In the Dark will appreciate how this podcast blends dark crime storytelling with intimate, conversational humor.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
This podcast captures the same dark comedy spirit found in In the Dark, proving that even the most serious criminal investigations can be explored through a lens of sharp, investigative humor.
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Common questions
Is In the Dark based on the podcast of the same name?
While there is a true-crime podcast titled In the Dark, the 2019 television series starring Murphy is a separate fictional narrative created by Corinne Kingsbury. The show focuses on a blind woman investigating the murder of her friend rather than the investigative journalism featured in the audio series.
What is the premise of the television show In the Dark?
In the Dark follows Murphy, a flawed and irreverent blind woman who witnesses the murder of her friend Tyson. When the police ignore her report, she teams up with her guide dog, Pretzel, to solve the crime while balancing her job at Guiding Hope and her complex personal life.
Who owns the guide-dog school where Murphy works in In the Dark?
In the television series In the Dark, Murphy works at Guiding Hope, a guide-dog school owned and operated by her overprotective parents. This workplace serves as a central setting for her daily life as she navigates her job and her investigation into the death of her friend.
Does Murphy have a sidekick in the television series In the Dark?
Yes, Murphy is accompanied by her guide dog, Pretzel, throughout the television series In the Dark. Pretzel remains by her side as she attempts to find the killer of her friend Tyson after local law enforcement dismisses her initial account of the murder.