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I have to say this is one great documentary and 8 episodes is just too few. I'm not one who will easily give a show a 9 on IMDb but this one gets it. The storytelling, the editing, multi angle shots, the map of LA are of really high quality. This together with the enthusiastic stringers makes up for a very engaging documentary. It being on Netflix makes it a great show for binge watching.

Disgusting. There is one scene, a black suv stalls on the freeway, lights still on. All of a sudden, the suv goes completely dark. You know someone is going to smash. One of the cameramen is sitting on the side of the road waiting for the crash. He could have used a flashlight or camera light to illuminate the darkened vehicle. Instead, he just sits there and waits for the crash, which happens. .

Lots of good comments here, expressed better than I could. I enjoy the show, except for one thing. Scott. I get it that TV is more compelling when there's conflict and he fits that bill to a T. Every so often I hurl an epithet at my screen over what he does or says. But tonight did it for me... he claims it's all about family. In this episode he announced that he's having a baby. He was asked how it will affect his life, will he settle down, be a dad, take fewer risks. He said nope. "We have an arrangement. She takes care of everything and I work." When a man chooses work, or anything else, as more important than being a dad he becomes nothing more than just another absent, deadbeat father. No child deserves that, and no wife should be treated that way.

Netflix, yet again, has provided the public a look into a profession many never knew existed, a "Stringer". Ask me yesterday what a "stringer" was, and I'd probably tell you that it was something polar opposite from what it actually is. The members of this profession are on site and are determined to document crime, heartbreak and accidents like nothing else matters, often before law enforcement even arrives. Despite the inside fighting of figures as seen on this show, these stringers are on the front lines to provide the media with the coverage every news watcher relies, all around the world. Their footage is captured in a way to give proof, long before well established media teams and even, in many cases, emergency crews arrive. It is raw footage that helps the public realize how susceptible and vulnerable we all are to crime, violence and heartbreak as humans. This has provided a whole new perspective of what could be perceived as an underground network of professions we might have never given heed to without the documentary professionals of Netflix. I finished the series today, the day it was released. It is enticing. I can't wait for the next series. I wish for all members involved to be safe and to continue doing the brave work of which is helping society realize the truth of our surroundings.

The premise of shot in the dark is following LA stringers as they attempt to get newsworthy footage of car accidents/police chases/shootings to sell to news agencies. The show follows three different groups of stringers as they respond to these police scanner calls and race against each other to sell the news. The cinematography is really impeccable on this show, with map visuals of locations, first hand from the stringers and from their following cameraman, and even news footage if the story was used. I really enjoyed getting to see this as I've never been exposed to it before. My only fault is that they interactions between the different groups felt very staged. After 8 episodes the show does become very repetitive (car on fire, building on fire, etc.).

It's about video journalists that race to emergencies to be the first to get the footage and sell it to TV stations. Very interesting with lots of intense footage. I never knew these guys existed, guess I always assumed it was the TV stations getting the footage.

I hope they add more episodes soon, I'm addicted to this show.

It is interesting to see this media subculture that provides film to the networks. The real Nightcrawlers or the modern day WeeGees but with video cameras. But the whole series could be condensed down to about an hour. Every episode has far too many shots of the main three characters (all real I presume) driving fast in LA. Same three cars flying around the city shown too many times in each episode. All filler instead of showing them at different places working. Also too much of the same scenes - the guys get to a car accident or shooting, run with your tripod and camera, get yelled at by the police, edit and upload your video and send it to some local news station. Over and over and over again. The three characters are somewhat interesting except the Englishman is a serious complainer. Whines about something every episode. Enough of that. Not bad, but way to long.

If Netflix has done anything right, it would be their original documentaries, and this is another fantastic docu-series, about 3 groups of men who work as "stringers", people who film accidents, shootings, and other news worthy stories to be used in the local news. They roam the streets of often dangerous neighborhoods searching for that next big story. These 3 compete for the spotlight of local news, a competition that grabs your attention and never lets go. The job affects and changes each of the subject differently, some much more severely than others.

Not only do we get to see amazing footage of fires and car crashes, but we get to hear the inner workings of the men who film it. Some question the ethical implications of filming death and destruction, some see it as a mechanical and precise job that puts food on the table, and some just done give a f***. The men also each have their own way of approaching the job, and how those ways clash and work against each other is fascinating, so fascinating that you won't be able to stop watching this program, you will binge it.

Only problem is there are only 8 episode and you will find yourself utterly yearning for more, but thankfully the final scene sets things up for a sequel, so we might be getting more.

Highly recommended to viewers of all kinds

Shot in the Dark is an intriguing look into the work life of stringers, late night freelance cameramen. As a Netflix series, this 8-episode inside-look is well produced and a lot more engaging than one would expect. Between unexpected danger and impressive response time, Shot in the Dark provides you with a close up experience of some of the more intense things that happen after dark.

Great show. I love Scott's drive and passion. No doubt it's all about looking out for #1 and Family. You're badass! Much respect. Would love to shoot a round and have a few Tecate's with him! A lot to be said about someone who is honest and hustles. It's not reckless, that's passion! Rock that camera, bro!

Red- God bless him and his family. Respect for you and your brothers. Hearts of gold. Struggling as much as the next small business. It's like mom and pop shops vs. Wal*Mart. Damn Wal*Mart to hell! I wish your brother could have pulled through after his blessed act of heroism. A lot of respect for the BS you push through. Drive and passion makes it tough when it's upcurrent and nothing but hills to climb. Wish yall the best.

Zac? Eff you.... kiss ass... everything you do is how Scott defines you. Watch the little things... moving the fireman's line for him when he didn't ask or need it. Pulling up to the meeting and looping the parking lot with your lights off just as a cop would. All your cop lingo in your calls to base. "Oh did I give you my card?" "Yeah, we met, I have it (I don't want another f'ing card)"...Reeks of wannabe poser wanting to suck off authority. I respect respect. You take it so far it works against you. The people you do that to actually respect you less for it. I seriously cringe and wanna puke. You always apologize to cops and fire for the actions of the other stringers.. "we're the good guys" you say. You double talk. You talk garbage about Scott and when he confronts you, it's denial and lies. That's no integrity. You should admit to what you say and even defend why, weather right or wrong, and you would be more respected for it..... your analogies negate one another depending on the call. You're a faux candy ass. I'm suddenly feeling sorry for you. I'm somewhat feeling bad for writing this; realization hitting me you probably were picked on or some traumatic family incident when you were young. Damn, dude.... sorry about whatever happened to you. I know you really do mean well. Yeah- I'm almost sorry I wrote this. It's all true, but now I feel bad.

Scott is a bottom dwelling egomaniac! The way he aggressively drives through traffic, screaming at cars is unhinged. All of them are similar in this regard, Scott is just over the top (not in a good way). I forgot his name, there was a disabled vehicle in a lane on the interstate. He literally sat and filmed it until a horrible accident occurred. He should have been charged with failure to assist. As soon as the car got demolished and was a blaze, he then decided to get out and assist. Then act traumatized afterwards. He's a bottom feeder too. The whole show is interesting, in a disgusting, lowest rung of humanity type way. These vectors get in the way of first responders, put other citizens at risk with their insane driving, all to film someone's son, daughter, cousin bleeding out for a buck. They are all gross and should be arrested for their driving.

This is an exceptional fly-on-the wall documentary series. Extremely fast-paced and exciting, beautifully crafted with a perfect mix of stylish, smooth camera work intercut with frenetic handheld shots of close-up action, skilfully edited, compelling edge-of-your-seat storytelling, and neat graphical maps to help orient the viewer.

All in all this is a very high-end production, and one of the best of its type that I've seen.

I love shows like this, usually following cops, firefighters, paramedics etc, all of whom are life-savers and heroes, but this is the first show I've seen that follows journalists as they race to the action, and I was initially sceptical.

I generally consider stringers (freelance video journalists who chase ambulances in the hope of catching a sellable moment of human tragedy) as the lowest of the low - worse even than paparazzi - but within 10 minutes I had overcome my natural aversion to these guys, and got caught up in the action. By the end of episode one I was hooked.

When the journalist becomes part of the story, setting his camera down to save the life of a crash victim, that makes great viewing and puts a whole new twist on things. That incident gave me newfound (though possibly short-lived) respect for the stringers as worthwhile human beings. Although I am well aware of how lucky the guy was to get such a great story, he risked his life without thought or hesitation to save another. It was a lucky break for the series too, as it shut down my instinctive dislike for the central characters and instantly addicted me to the show.

I hope it continues to maintain such high standards throughout this and future seasons.

I have liked Nightcrawler. I like it better than Shot in the Dark. After all it is a finished script and this is reality TV. Yet I strongly disliked the preaching writer voice and the cheap moralistic take. And here that aspect is missing. I am aware that the temptation is strong so that makes this series quite valuable. Another strong point is that the production team was able to make every team have a personality and not treat them all as one faceless group. The downside is the perceived repetition. I know the cases were hand picked to avoid having two of the same, yet by the 5th or 6th episode I was feeling I am watching the old pieces. By the 8th episode the dullness was toned down by the conflict between the teams. So overall, it was a good TV experience.

Loved it! Mainly for how completely different it is from anything I've seen. We watch the news with such detachment, from this perspective you realize what drives (literally and figuratively) demand and interest. At first I thought it was a story acting like a documentary then realized these characters are REAL. Wow, what a great depiction of 'stringer' life - I never even heard of! Exciting and different, poignant, and eye opening. I want to see more - I am hooked.

An interesting film. Definitely worth the watch

From a foreigner point of view at least

Howard - 'bloke' from england trying to make living but getting crushed by growing competition amongs the other two stringers

Zak - the guy that at least exist in this world. the one that going to make your blood boiled

Scott - the one guy that knows what to do and willing to go on extra measures to get the job done

Well execute cinematography and music Overall good documentary

The first thing that captured me was the way this show is shot. The camera angles, the color, the way it is edited all gives it a really captivating texture. Not to mention it makes Los Angeles look incredible at night. It's exciting to see how these guys work, and how they handle each situation. The dedication these guys have to their craft is obvious, and the race to each story is impressive. I really enjoyed this show, it feels so real, you feel these guys emotions. Season 2? Please?

It's a decent watch. Not terribly interesting ofr engaging though. Good ahow to have on in the background.

Zak, the giy that runs On Scene is a super annoying nerd with a superiority complex. He seems like the type that flunked out of the police academy but wants to be a cop sooo bad. He sucks uo to first responders in a pretty pathetic way. And he runs down the competition wjrn talking to the first responders. Can't stand that guy. All the other "stringers" are alright though.

This one of the best docu-series for Netflix, it is up there with Making a Murderer and Chef's Table. I really recommend it. It is very well shot, very well executed, perfect editing, and really addicting binge-worthy show. It is like its own competition show sometimes too. I hope it gets renewed for a lot of seasons to come.

I just can't get enough of this show. I started watching it one day and finished the whole season that day. I really hope they make more.

Yes. Yes, he did. He said his job is LITERALLY THE SAME THING. Sorry, but what? You're LITERALLY no better than the paparazzi, endangering others lives (erratic, dangerous driving) to get a story. And then...........he gets PISSED when there's not actually anyone that has fallen IN the ocean after a brawl. I mean...really?

This show is one of the best things of Netflix and let's face it, Netflix churns out some real rubbish.

I have watched the entire season over and over, it's that good.

The way the story of the different characters is told is great. The direction, visuals and action is enthralling.

The music is top notch and I have been frantically trying to find the soundtrack without success, I might have to contact Netflix about that.

The only negative aspect of the show is that there are only 8 episodes (1 season) which leaves you crying out for more, more, MORE!!

I really hope they make another season if not several more, as I'm sure those will be just as good as this single season. Netflix I hope you are listening.

Amazing! Captivating. Hope they come back with a Season 2.