Guests AcornBandit, Mirggles, and Pumpkinberry discuss the three models of time travel in Dark, the origin of Tannhaus's name, and the unanswered questions in the show. They delve into the concepts of paradoxes, loss, occult symbolism, and plot holes, sparking intrigue for listeners.
The show's three models of time travel are discussed, suggesting that everything in the series is predetermined and serves the purpose of bringing back Tanhaus' family.
The symbolic meaning behind character names is explored, with Tiedemann relating to time travel and the connection between the writer's family name and a character representing a cultural region.
Deep dives
The Tragic Theory of the Series
The listener proposes a theory that the entire series is a calculation or change made by Tanhaus' time machine to undo the car crash that resulted in the death of his family. According to this theory, everything that happens in the show is predetermined, and all the characters and events serve the purpose of bringing back Tanhaus' family.
Symbolism and Connections in Character Names
The listener points out the symbolic meaning behind certain character names in the show. They mention that the name Tiedemann refers to "time man" in German, which relates to the show's theme of time travel. They also note the connection between writer Jantje Friese's family name, Friese, and the character Yassen Friese, and how it represents the cultural region of Friese.
Thought-Provoking Questions
The listener raises several thought-provoking questions about the show, such as the whereabouts of Trump during the apocalypse and his ability to move through time without devices. They also question how Hannah and Noah traveled to different time periods without a cave passage or a functioning time machine. Additionally, they inquire about the significance of certain details, like the name Talbar and Regina wearing glasses.
What began as the last Radio Winden turned into part one of two and includes a discussion about the show’s three models of time travel, the origin of Tannhaus’s name, and some very interesting questions the show leaves unanswered.