Home Before Dark — 2020-2021 · 2 seasons · 20 eps

★ 7.4

Home Before Dark

Name: Home Before Dark
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2020
Rating: 7.4

2020-2021 2 seasons 20 episodes

★ 7.4 (13,188 votes) Bottom 46%

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Young investigative journalist Hilde Lisko moves with her family to the small town her father left behind, only to unearth shocking secrets in her pursuit of the truth.

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.3

S2E9 The Biggest Life

Tragedy strikes the Lisko family. Hilde loses her paper. Izzy takes a stand.

S2E10 8.2

The Smoking Gun

Matt and Hilde finally get answers. The Liskos struggle to convince the town to join their fight.

S1E3 7.8

Sting Like a Bee

Chasing down a dangerous lead brings Hilde face-to-face with a potential suspect. Matt's run-in with an old friend spirals out of control.

4. S1E10 "Bigger Than All of Us" 7.8
5. S1E4 "The Bird, Man" 7.7
6. S1E5 "The Green Bike" 7.6
7. S1E9 "Superhero Monster Slayer" 7.6
8. S2E5 "The Black Box" 7.6
9. S1E1 "Magic Hour" 7.5
10. S1E2 "Never Be the Same" 7.5

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S2E3 7.2

Fighting His Ghost

Hilde follows a lead in hopes of saving her grandfather. Matt and Bridget struggle with parenting a newly rebellious Izzy.

19. S2E2 "I Believe You" 7.2
18. S2E4 "Dark Rooms" 7.3
17. S2E1 "Not Giving Up" 7.3
16. S2E6 "What's Out There" 7.4

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Top Standout: S1E1 Magic Hour

Most Infamous: S1E7 Search Party

Best Hidden Gem: S2E9 The Biggest Life

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