‘Dark Woods’ is a fictional true crime podcast by the creators of ‘Law & Order’
From the creators of Law & Order comes “Dark Woods,” a fiction series by Endeavor Content and Wolf Entertainment. Producer Dick Wolf wanted to create a podcasting world based on real-world mysteries involving true crime in America’s national parks and how cases are handled by federal police.
“Dark Woods” drama deals with fictionalized politics and federal investigations, relationships, and how a community grapples with fear and loss. It’s very similar to a Law & Order episode, and this series would translate very well onto the screen.
The first episode begins with distressing screams from 20-year-old Chelsea, a volunteer park aid in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Chelsea’s body was found by passing hikers in a canyon, and media reported she fell from a 100-ft. cliff. Did she fall or was she pushed? We hear inner conversations from police officials and learn that Chelsea’s autopsy showed signs of struggle before her death, and in the toxicology reports, her body was loaded with rat poison.
In “Dark Woods,” the townsfolk band together, forget their differences, and solve the case while uncovering secrets lurking in the park. The two central characters, the game warden and the councilwoman, were formerly married and are plunged into the investigation. Listeners also hear about their relationship drama. The storyline unveils if Chelsea’s death has anything to do with the recent town hall hearings over the community’s decision on surveying land in preparation for mining company, Petras West, to potentially break ground.
The investigative team tries to figure out if Chelsea was drugged or drank poisoned water from a creek after finding some of her belongings in the woods. The story takes a turn when we learn about a cannabis growing operation and a county report detailing a den of dead animals and their cause of death.
“Dark Woods'” is an awesomely immersive aural experience, complete with top-notch sound design. This series was written by David Pergolini (Only), directed by Takashi Doscher (Only), and produced by Dick Wolf (Law & Order) and Elliot Wolf (Hunted).
This series stars Corey Stoll (House of Cards, Ant-Man), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), and Reid Scott (Veep).
So, if you’re a Law & Order fan, true crime podcast junkie, or enjoy fictional storytelling, add “Dark Woods” to your streaming list. New episodes are posted weekly.
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