We are sad and disappointed to say that The WB Network has passed on Dark Shadows, and it is unlikely that the series itself will see the light of day. This website will continue to exist in the event there are any updates to share; fans are invited to post in the Message Forum. In the meantime, since there won't be any new Shadows this year, you may want to check out the Original Series and see why people really fell in love with the Dark Shadows concept in the first place.

If any references below talk about the series as if it is still happening, it is because the articles were written prior to The WB's announcement. If you have any news regarding the Dark Shadows pilot, please e-mail us.

The Show


Dark Shadows
Produced by Dan Curtis (The Original Dark Shadows, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, War and Remembrance) and John Wells (Third Watch, ER, The West Wing)
Pilot written by Mark Verheiden (Smallville, Timecop)
The Concept
On the surface, a Gothic drama with a vampire. Romance, mystery, intrigue, and tales of science fiction all are added bonuses. Click here for some spoilery details about the show's characters.
Premiere Date
Dark Shadows is now being edited together and the WB will soon make their decision on if they're going ahead with a series. If the show is picked up, it could air in Fall 2004.
Merchandise

The "Columns" section of Barnabas Undead invites fans to offer their opinions on the show, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious. Either way, the opinions inside belong solely to the writer, and are not necessarily the feelings of Barnabas Undead as a whole in any way.

Would you like to write a column? Send them in! By writing, know that you are giving us permission to post and edit the editorial if necessary, but of course if there are ever any changes, we WILL let you know, and we will give final approval to the original authors.
POSTED MAY 6, 2004

Why The WB Should Pick Up Dark Shadows
Written by Craig Byrne - BarnabasUndead.com Webmaster

Less than two weeks are left before the WB makes their decision about whether or not Dark Shadows will land on their Fall 2004 schedule. Here are some reasons why they should consider it.

Click here to read it!
POSTED MARCH 19, 2004

A New Column! "Think Positive!"
Written by Stuart Manning

Stuart Manning has been no stranger to Dark Shadows fandom for nearly ten years. He maintains The Dark Shadows Journal Online, a website that can tell someone anything they want to know about Dark Shadows, new or old.

Stuart was kind enough to share with Barnabas Undead a column about the fan reactions to the new series so far, and what a Dark Shadows means to him...

Click here to read the column!
POSTED FEBRUARY 21, 2004

Shadows Casting Over Collinwood
Written by Craig Byrne - BarnabasUndead.com Webmaster

At the time of this writing, the new Dark Shadows has not yet been cast. Who does this site's webmaster want to see?

Click here to read it!
POSTED FEBRUARY 6, 2004

A New Column! "What I'd Like To See"
Written by Craig Byrne - BarnabasUndead.com Webmaster

BarnabasUndead.com webmaster Craig Byrne lays out his wish list for a new Dark Shadows...

Click here to read it!

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