Wikipedia

Black Mirror

(Redirected fromBlack Mirror (TV series))
For other uses, seeBlack Mirror (disambiguation).

Black Mirroris a Britishanthologytelevision series created byCharlie Brooker.The series explores various genres, with most episodes set in near-futuredystopiascontainingsci-fitechnology—a type ofspeculative fiction.The series is inspired byThe Twilight Zoneand uses the themes of technology and media to comment on contemporary social issues. Most episodes are written by Brooker with involvement by the executive producerAnnabel Jones.

Black Mirror
Title card
Genre
Created byCharlie Brooker
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No.of series6
No.of episodes27 (not includingBandersnatch)(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Running time40–89 minutes
Production companies
  • Zeppotron (2011–2013)
  • House of Tomorrow(2014–2019)
  • Broke & Bones (2023–present)
Original release
NetworkChannel 4
Release4 December 2011(2011-12-04)–
16 December 2014(2014-12-16)
NetworkNetflix
Release21 October 2016(2016-10-21)–
present

There are 27 episodes in six series and one special, in addition to theinteractive filmBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch(2018). The first two series aired on the British networkChannel 4in 2011 and 2013, as did the 2014 special "White Christmas".The programme then moved toNetflix,where four further series aired in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2023. A seventh series is set for release in 2025. Two relatedwebisodeseries were produced by Netflix, and a companion book to the first four series,Inside Black Mirror,was published in 2018. Soundtracks to many episodes have been released as albums.

Black Mirroris considered by many reviewers to be one of the best television series of the 2010s, while some critics have found the formulaic morality themes of the series obvious or cite declining quality. The programme won thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Moviethree times consecutively for "San Junipero","USS Callister"andBandersnatch.Black Mirror,along withAmerican Horror StoryandInside No. 9,has been credited with reviving the anthology television format and a number of episodes have been deemed prescient by the media.

Episodes

edit
Main article:List ofBlack Mirrorepisodes

The series was originally commissioned byChannel 4in the United Kingdom and premiered in December 2011. A second series ran during February 2013. In September 2015,Netflixpurchased the programme, commissioning a series of 12 episodes later divided into two series of six episodes.[1]The first six episodes were released simultaneously on Netflix worldwide as the overall third series on 21 October 2016. The fourth series of six episodes was released on 29 December 2017.[2]A fifth series consisting of three episodes was released on 5 June 2019.[3]The first four series, as well as the special "White Christmas",have been released on DVD.[4]A sixth series was commissioned in 2022 and was released on 15 June 2023.[5][6][7]A seventh series was announced in November 2023 with filming expected to start by the end of the year.[8]

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
134 December 2011(2011-12-04)18 December 2011(2011-12-18)Channel 4
2311 February 2013(2013-02-11)25 February 2013(2013-02-25)
Special16 December 2014(2014-12-16)
3621 October 2016(2016-10-21)Netflix
4629 December 2017(2017-12-29)
Interactive film28 December 2018(2018-12-28)
535 June 2019(2019-06-05)
6515 June 2023(2023-06-15)

Premise

edit

Genre and themes

edit

AsBlack Mirroris ananthology series,each episode is standalone and can be watched in any order.[9]The programme is an instance ofspeculative fictionwithin science fiction: the majority of episodes are set indystopiannear-futures with novel technologies that exaggerate a trait from contemporary culture, often the internet.[10][11][12]An example is "Crocodile",where the Recaller device used to view a person's memories is the main difference from the modern world.[10]Many such technologies involve altering the human body orconsciousness,with little in-universe concern for the morality of these actions.[11]They provide convenience or freedom to the user, but exacerbate problematic personality traits.[11][12]Adrian Martin ofScreenwrote that many episodes depict "basic human emotions and desires" that "intersect with, and get twisted by, a technological system that invariably spins out of control and into catastrophe".[10]Retrofuturisticdesigns highlight the theme of each episode, often showing a lack of comfort, emotional connection or personalisation;[13]the settings are generallypatriarchalandcapitalist.[14]Recurring themes throughoutBlack Mirrorincludedata privacyandsurveillance,virtual reality,individualismandconsumerism.[10][11]Many episodes haveplot twists.[15][16]

However, individual episodes explore varying genres.[10]Crime fictionepisodes include thepolice procedurals"Hated in the Nation"and"Smithereens"and theNordic noir"Crocodile".[17][18][19]Horrorandpsychological horrorare features of "Black Museum"and"Playtest",respectively.[20][21]The first episode, "The National Anthem",containsblack comedyandpolitical satire.[22][23]Some episodes employ features of lighter-hearted genres, such as romance in "San Junipero"and"Striking Vipers",romantic comedyin "Hang the DJ",orspace operain "USS Callister".[24][25][26][27]Other genres include drama ( "Fifteen Million Merits"),psychological thriller(Black Mirror: Bandersnatch),post-apocalyptic fiction( "Metalhead"), andwar film( "Men Against Fire").[10][14][28][29]

Black Mirrorcan be seen to demonstrate a negative view of unending pursuit of scientific and technological advancement.[11]The majority of episodes end unhappily.[12]However, characters who carefully consider the risks of technology with which they engage are met with happy endings, as in "San Junipero".[11]Juliana Lopes ofVia Panorâmicaargued that the dystopian settings resemble the French MarxistGuy Debord's concept of thespectacle,wherein mass media createalienationand an unattainableutopiafor individuals to pursue. For instance, in "Nosedive", the protagonist Lacie strives for a utopian life through superficiality and performativity, in a society where social media success contributes to high socioeconomic status.[12]Academics writing inQuarterly Review of Film and Videofound thatBlack Mirrorepisodes fall into a genre of "mind-game films", wherein protagonists are disoriented and narratives are non-linear or fragmented. Films in this genre includeInception(2010) andEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind(2004), and these works often show the unreliability of the state, technology or family.[11]

Some critics believed that episodes produced under Channel 4 had a more British tone or shared aesthetic qualities not found in later series.[10][11]In contrast, Netflix episodes including "Nosedive","San Junipero "," USS Callister "and" Hang the DJ "evidence pastel aesthetics, use of 1980s or 1990s nostalgia and lighter-hearted tones than Channel 4 episodes.[11]The frequency of happy endings and positive uses of technology increase in later series.[30][31][32]With the use of awerewolfin "Mazey Day"and ademonin "Demon 79",the sixth series introducedsupernatural horrorelements toBlack Mirror,and reduced the role of technology.[33][34][35]

Connections between episodes

edit
Irma Thomas,whose 1964 song "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)"recurs throughoutBlack Mirror

Later episodes includeEaster eggallusions—small references to other instalments. For example, the fictional news channel UKN recurs between episodes, and the company Fence's Pizza appears in both "USS Callister" and "Crocodile".[36][37]A large number of Easter eggs are found in news tickers and social media feeds shown in various episodes.[38][39]The main set of the final episode of the fourth series, "Black Museum", included references to every prior episode of the series.[40]The song "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)"(1964) byIrma Thomasappears in six episodes: "Fifteen Million Merits", "White Christmas", "Men Against Fire", "Crocodile", "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too",and" Joan Is Awful ".[41][42]A symbol designed by Brooker and first used in "White Bear" is a symbol of branching paths inBandersnatchand marked on atalismanin "Demon 79", among other uses.[43][44][45]: 84 

Actors rarely appear in more than one episode; those who do have unrelated roles.Aaron Paulstarred in "Beyond the Sea",a space-themed episode, after agreeing to a cameo in" USS Callister "if it did not bar him from appearing in other episodes.[46][47]Hannah John-Kamenplayed the singer Selma ( "Fifteen Million Merits" ) and the journalist Sonja ( "Playtest" );Michaela Coelwas an airline check-in worker ( "Nosedive" ) and the space crew member Shania ( "USS Callister" );Monica Dolanacted as a police officer ( "Smithereens" ) and a protagonist's mother ( "Loch Henry");Daniel Lapaineplayed the minor character Max ( "The Entire History of You") and the doctor Daniel (" Black Museum ").[48][49][50][51]

A glyph recurring throughout the series, designed by Brooker and first used in "White Bear"[45]: 84 

Some writers believe thatBlack Mirrorepisodes are set in a shared universe, due to the abundance of Easter eggs, or tonal and thematic connections across the programme as a whole.[11]Fans and journalists have attempted to establish concrete chronologies between episodes.[52][53]The series creatorCharlie Brooker's comments on this topic changed over time. He initially described the programme's setting as an "artistic universe" or "psychologically shared universe".[39][52]After the release of the third series, he said that a line in "Hated in the Nation" that references the central crime in "White Bear"established a" canonical "connection between them.[38]Brooker said of "Black Museum" that it "does actually now seem to imply that it is all a shared universe".[52]

However, he described the Easter eggs in 2018 as "an extra bit of texture for fans" and not a consideration that limits the design of new episodes.[53]After the sixth series, Brooker commented that the viewer could consider each episode to be a Streamberry show—the Netflix parody featured in "Joan Is Awful" whose titles reference previous instalments.[43]

Production

edit

Conception

edit

The "black mirror" of the title is the one you'll find on every wall, on every desk, in the palm of every hand: the cold, shiny screen of a TV, a monitor, a smartphone.

The series was created by Brooker, who was previously known as a comedy writer.[55]He wrote video game reviews forPC Zonein the late 1990s and began writing television reviews forThe Guardianand working in television in the 2000s.[56]Brooker had completed production ofDead Set(2008), a zombie-based drama series, and while working onNewswipe(2009–2010) and other programmes, decided to make an anthology drama series. It was modelled in the style ofThe Twilight Zone(1959–1964),Tales of the Unexpected(1979–1988) andHammer House of Horror(1980).[54][57]The title was inspired by theArcade Firesongof the same name,with Booker using it to refer to the empty screen of an electronic device once it is turned off.[58]

Brooker recognised thatRod Serlinghad basedThe Twilight Zoneon contemporary issues, often controversial ones such as racism, but placed them in fictional settings to get around television censors at the time. Brooker realised he could comment similarly on modern issues, specifically focusing on technology, a topic he explored in producing the seriesHow TV Ruined Your Life(2011). He aimed to explore "the way we might be living in 10 minutes' time".[54]

Brooker wanted to keep the anthology approach, using new stories, settings, characters, and actors for each episode, as he felt this was a key element of enjoying series likeThe Twilight Zone.This approach would allowBlack Mirrorto contrast with current dramas and serials that had a standard recurring cast.[54]According to Brooker, the production team considered giving the series a linking theme or presenter, but ultimately decided not to.[59]

Writing process

edit
Charlie Brookerwrote the majority of episodes.

Most episodes are credited solely to Brooker. Many originate with him talking to the executive producerAnnabel Jonesor others about a "what-if idea", and considering if it could be the consequence of some new technology.[60]Brooker said that like his previous comedy writing, the premise is a "worst case scenario compounded"; the ideas often make him laugh.[60][61]Episodes generally have only one aspect at a time that requiressuspension of disbelief,and characters' actions are designed to feel authentic even if their predicaments are unusual.[55]Brooker avoided reacting to news events or topical subjects, as there was no guarantee of their continued relevance by the release date.[62]

In the first two series, Brooker would plan less and write the script as he went along, which led to more dropped subplots and several iterations of rewriting "White Bear" in particular.[55][63]He would write with advertisement breaks in mind, as motivation to reach the next break, and so that he could insert somecliffhangerto make the audience return.[64]: 1:21:25 After the first two series, Brooker wrote a full outline preceding each first draft, finding that picturing an ending made the process easier even if the ending later changed. The outline could vary substantially in length, from two to twenty-five pages.[64]: 13:00 

"San Junipero" was the first episode written for Netflix and came from a conscious decision to experiment with the tone of aBlack Mirrorepisode. Following this, episodes became more tonally diverse.[62]Brooker would send a brieftreatmentto Netflix and receive feedback before beginning the first draft.[62]He wrote some material while standing up, as the slight discomfort discouraged time-wasting; he said that the first draft, the "vomit draft", was always terrible, but had to be written.[65]He tried to picture the finished episode while writing and sometimes ran while listening to music as a source of inspiration. Brooker said that emotional speeches were easier to write, while sequences with many parts were harder.[66]Feedback came from Jones and a director or cast member could have a large influence on the script.[62]Additionally, Brooker and Jones were involved in all aspects of production process, observing the filming and participating in the editing room where possible.[66][45]: 308 They pointed out logical inconsistencies and worked on the details of technologicaluser interfaces.[67]Brooker said that the final edit could allow aspects that were not working to be fixed, or for introduction of overlooked ideas.[55]

The episode "The Entire History of You" was written byJesse Armstrong.[45]: 50 William Bridges is co-credited on both "Shut Up and Dance"and" USS Callister "and Brooker's wifeKonnie Huqreceived a co-credit on "Fifteen Million Merits".[45]: 31, 161, 225 For these episodes, Brooker did not write in the same room as his colleagues. One person would write the first draft and they would then iterate between feedback and re-writing.[64]: 1:13:30 On "Nosedive",Michael Schurwrote the first half of the script andRashida Joneswrote the second half, based on ideas and a story outline from Brooker.[68]"Demon 79" was co-written by Brooker andBisha K. Ali.[69]

Series 1

edit
Rory Kinnearstarred as Prime Minister Michael Callow in the first episode, "The National Anthem".

The series's inception was in 2010. Brooker and Jones had begun to work together onCharlie Brooker's Screenwipe,a television review programme which aired from 2006 to 2008. The first pitch forBlack Mirror,to the head of comedy at Channel 4, was for eight half-hour episodes by different authors. Technology was a lesser focus, and the worlds were larger and more detailed, which Jones said was not possible to execute properly in the short runtime. The series was then commissioned for three hour-long episodes. The first script was "Fifteen Million Merits".[45]: 6–13 The second was "Inbound", an episode that was never produced: it was a science fiction adaptation of what was revealed at the end to be a true story about a boy in theIraq War.[64]: 1:01:00 Concepts from it were later repurposed for "Men Against Fire". The following script pitched became "The National Anthem", the first episode to air. The third episode is "The Entire History of You".[45]: 6–13 

The programme was produced by Brooker's production company Zeppotron, for the Dutch media companyEndemol.Joel Collins served as production designer, with his company Painting Practice working on visual effects. In the early stages ofBlack Mirror,Jones was keen to avoid casting comedy actors, as Brooker was previously a comedy writer, and they wanted to distance the series from the genre.[45]: 16, 18 The production occurred concurrent to that ofA Touch of Cloth,a satirical police procedural series that Brooker wrote for.[64]: 0:23:00 The series aired weekly from 4 December 2011. "The National Anthem" featuresRory Kinnearas a British prime minister who must have sex with a pig for a kidnapped Princess to be released. In "Fifteen Million Merits",Daniel Kaluuyaplays Bing andJessica Brown Findlayplays Abi, two characters in a society where most people must cycle each day to earn currency. "The Entire History of You" follows the married couple Liam and Ffion, played byToby KebbellandJodie Whittaker,respectively, as Liam becomes suspicious of Ffion's relationship to a friend.[54]

Series 2

edit
Lenora Crichlowstarred as Victoria Skillane in "White Bear".

The first series was expensive for Channel 4, as the anthology format meant there were noeconomies of scale,butBlack Mirrorwas commissioned for a second series of three episodes. Brooker described it as "more epic in scale, but more intimate in scope": the episodes have more understated technologies. Brooker commented that the second series mirrors the first: the former has topics of (in order) "warped political satire", "dystopianhellscape",and" relationship torn apart by technology ", while the latter presents episodes of these forms in reverse. Each episode in the first series had a male protagonist, so Brooker deliberately wrote female protagonists for the first two episodes,"Be Right Back"and" White Bear ".[45]: 59–64 

A trailer for the second series was made byMoving Picture Companyand featured a dream sequence, a factory and a large dust cloud, but no extracts of series two episodes.[70]The series aired weekly from 11 February 2013. "Be Right Back" follows Martha (Hayley Atwell) turning to artificial intelligence for emotional support while grieving over the death of her partner Ash (Domhnall Gleeson).Lenora Crichlowstars as Victoria Skillane, a woman in an apocalypse who has lost her memory, in "White Bear". "The Waldo Moment"is a political satire starringDaniel Rigbyas Jamie Salter, a man who contests a by-election as an animated bear.Black Mirrorwas first made available in the US from November 2013 viaDirecTV,where episodes aired onAudienceand were available online.[71]

"White Christmas"

edit

According to Brooker, the series was still taking its budget from the comedy department of Channel 4, and there was discussion of whether it should fall under the drama department instead. Shane Allen, head of comedy for Channel 4 at the time, stated in 2018 that someone had been taken aback by the budget forBlack Mirror,which was well above the standard for a comedy. The new head of comedy did not have an existing relationship with Brooker and Jones.[45]: 101–103 

Jon Hamm,who played Matt in "White Christmas"

Brooker reported in 2018 that Channel 4 agreed on a third series of four episodes, but requested detailed synopses of the episodes in advance. Brooker came up with an episode "Angel of the Morning", which would later become a story in "White Christmas". He also conceived of an episode based on the earlier script "Inbound" which would have been similar to the later "Men Against Fire". Another episode was named "Crocodile", which overlapped in parts with the series four episode of the same name. After a lengthy wait, Brooker and Jones were told that the ideas "weren't veryBlack Mirror".Though Channel 4 may have suggested making a one-off special, Jones said that she felt a lack of clarity from them.[45]: 101–103 

Jones and Brooker worked on other projects for the next year, such asA Touch of Cloth.[45]: 101–105 They set up House of Tomorrow, a division of Endemol under which laterBlack Mirrorcontent would be produced.[72]After bumping into a Channel 4 staff member, Brooker emailed the channel to ask how to continue withBlack Mirror.Channel 4 had the budget for an hour-long Christmas special, but Jones and Brooker pushed for a 90-minute episode. "White Christmas" was a portmanteau of three stories, inspired by works such as the 1983 science fiction filmTwilight Zone: The Movie.It starredJon Hammas Matt andRafe Spallas Joe throughout. Actors in the individual stories include:Rasmus Hardikeras Harry,Natalia Tenaas Jennifer,Oona Chaplinas Greta,Janet Montgomeryas Beth, and Ken Drury as Beth's father. The episode aired on 16 December 2014.[45]: 101–105 

Move to Netflix

edit

On the day of the press screening for "White Christmas", Brooker and Jones had a meeting with Channel 4 executives, who told them that they wanted to continue the series but due to budget constraints, it would need to be a co-production. The pair had travelled to Los Angeles a few months prior to try to secure co-production funding but were unsuccessful. The channel also suggested that Brooker could write an episode ofElectric Dreams(2017–2018), an adaptation of short stories byPhilip K. Dick.[45]: 123–124 They also considered a five-episode series with an overarching storyline, at the suggestion of a US network, nicknaming the planGame of Drones.[56]

On 1 December 2014, the first two series of the programme were released on Netflix in the United States after they bought exclusive streaming rights, leading to increased audience attention for the programme.[56][73]In a bidding war between channels, which included the American companiesAMC,SyfyandHBO,Netflix led with a commitment of two series of ten episodes each.[56][45]: 125–126 Brooker and Jones reported in 2018 that although they and Netflix were both keen to have Channel 4 as equal partners, Channel 4 were evasive. They eventually got a meeting without discussion of a co-production with Netflix, where the channel suggested a renewal for three episodes. The channel later offered six episodes if full treatments could be given in advance, but Brooker and Jones were concerned due to past rejection of ideas. They had a limited time to reply to US offers and chose to make a deal with Netflix.[45]: 125–126 

In September 2015, Netflix commissioned 12 episodes ofBlack Mirror.[74]By this point, the series was available in around 80 territories.[56]In March 2016, it outbid Channel 4 for the rights to distributing the third series in the UK, with a bid ofUS$40 million.[75]Endemol released a statement saying that Channel 4 had "had the opportunity to recommission [Black Mirror] since 2013 and passed on this and subsequent co-production offers put to them. [...] Further efforts were made to try to reach a settlement regarding a UK window for Channel 4, but these were also sadly to no avail ". In a press release, Channel 4 stated that they" offered to recommissionBlack Mirror".This marked the first time that an online streaming service had gained the rights to a series when the original network had wished to renew it.[76]

Series 3

edit
Gugu Mbatha-Raw(left) andMackenzie Davis(right) starred in "San Junipero",the first episode written forNetflix.

In developing the third series's stories, Brooker had looked at previous episodes and recognised that all of the stories were about characters becoming trapped in a situation from which they could not escape. With the third series, Brooker wanted to explore different formats, adding more conventional stories like a romance and a police procedural.[77]The producer Lucy Dyke commented that Netflix expected the series to become "bigger and better" and "more international", while production designer Joel Collins said that Netflix was happy to support ideas on the same scale or on a larger scale than previous episodes. The first episode that Brooker wrote for the series was "San Junipero", and it was an intentional departure from previous episodes as well as a "deliberate raspberry-blow" at fans who were concerned at the series's potential Americanisation.[45]: 126–127 

The titles of the six episodes that make up series three were announced in July 2016, along with the release date.[78]A trailer was released in October 2016.[79]The series was released on Netflix worldwide on 21 October 2016.[80]"Nosedive" is an episode starringBryce Dallas Howardas Lacie, a woman pursuing social media popularity in a world where individuals assign ratings to every interaction with each other. "Playtest" is a horror story starringWyatt Russellas Cooper, aplaytesterfor a new virtual reality game. "Shut Up and Dance" is about a teenager blackmailed anonymously over the internet, starringAlex Lawtheras Kenny andJerome Flynnas Hector, and written by Brooker and William Bridges. "San Junipero" is a science fiction love story starringGugu Mbatha-Rawas Kelly andMackenzie Davisas Yorkie. "Men Against Fire" is a war story starringMalachi Kirbyas Stripe. "Hated in the Nation" is a police procedural, withKelly Macdonaldas Karin Parke andFaye Marsayas Blue Coulson exploring the role of robot bees in a series of deaths.[45]: 129–219 

Series 4

edit
The magicianPenn Jillette,who contributed to "Black Museum"

Brooker said that the fourth series of six episodes has more variety than the third.[81]He began writing in July 2016 and continued throughout the2016 United States presidential election;he toldDigital Spythat he did not know what demand there would be for "nothing but bleak nihilism" and thus included "more hope" than in previous series.[82]The first episode made was "Arkangel",which was filmed in Canada in November 2016.[45]: 221 [83]The Netflix budget allowed them to set and film "Crocodile" in Iceland and make the special effects-intensive episode "Metalhead".[45]: 221 Filming concluded in June 2017.[84]

In May 2017, aRedditpost unofficially announced the names and directors of the six episodes in series 4 ofBlack Mirror.[85]The first trailer debuted on 25 August 2017 and two promotional photos were released in September.[86][87]Beginning on 24 November, Netflix published a series of posters and trailers for each episode in the fourth series of the programme, referred to as the "13 Days ofBlack Mirror",concluding on 6 December with the announcement of the release date, 29 December 2017.[88][89]

"USS Callister" is a space epic based around a video game company, starringJesse PlemonsasCTORobert Daly andCristin Miliotias the new programmer Nanette Cole. "Arkangel" is an episode about a mother implanting an invasive technology in her daughter, starringRosemarie DeWittas Marie andBrenna Hardingas Sara, and directed byJodie Foster."Crocodile" is about the consequences of ahit-and-run,starringAndrea Riseboroughas Mia. "Hang the DJ"is a love story between Amy, played byGeorgina Campbell,and Frank, played byJoe Cole,centred around an artificial intelligence that selects people's partners for them. "Metalhead" is a black-and-white apocalypse episode starringMaxine Peakeas Bella, a woman trying to escape a robotic "dog", and directed byDavid Slade."Black Museum" is an anthology of three stories, one of which was written by the magicianPenn Jillette.Focused around a crime museum, the episode starsDouglas Hodgeas Rolo Haynes andLetitia Wrightas Nish.[45]: 225–309 

According toEngadgetandGizmodo,as a means ofviral marketingNetflix sent private messages to users of the Turkish websiteEkşi Sözlük.The messages were sent from the account "iamwaldo" and read, "We know what you're up to. Watch and see what we will do." Although the advertising was met with positive reception from some users, others were concerned by distress that the messages may have caused.[90][91]

Bandersnatch

edit
Main article:Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Fionn Whitehead,who starred as Stefan inBandersnatch

After much media speculation sparked by social media reports of filming, a quickly-deleted Twitter announcement by Netflix and foreign film board certifications, Netflix announced on 27 December 2018 that the filmBlack Mirror: Bandersnatchwould be released the following day.[92][93][94][95]Set in 1984, the film follows Stefan, portrayed byFionn Whitehead,a young programmer who begins to question reality and experience deteriorating mental health as he adapts a sprawling fantasy novel into a video game.[96][97]Bandersnatchis aninteractive film,regularly prompting the viewer to select one of two choices on screen that affect how the storyline continues; there are over one trillion potential paths to view the work and five distinct endings. Other main cast includeWill Poulter,Craig Parkinson,Alice Lowe,andAsim Chaudhry.[98]

Series 5

edit
Miley Cyrus,who plays a pop star in the final episode of the fifth series, "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too"

Netflix announced the fifth series on 5 March 2018.[99][100]The complexity ofBandersnatch,which was originally part of the fifth series, delayed production, although Netflix still committed to its release in 2019.[101][102]The first episode, "Striking Vipers", had been filmed prior toBandersnatch.[103]On 15 May 2019, a trailer for the fifth series was released, indicating it would comprise three episodes.[3]

On 5 June 2019, the series was released. "Striking Vipers" sees Danny (Anthony Mackie) and Karl (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) exploring a virtual relationship despite Danny's marriage to Theo (Nicole Beharie). "Smithereens" followsAndrew Scottas Chris through his kidnapping of a social media company intern. "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" stars the two titular sisters (Angourie RiceandMadison Davenport) co-operating with a doll cloned from the pop star Ashley O (Miley Cyrus).[103]

Series 6

edit
Anjana Vasanstars as Nida in "Demon 79",the first episode written for the series

Around January 2020, Brooker and Jones announced their departure from House of Tomorrow.Varietyreported that intellectual property issues were at the centre of this change, with the series's rights held by Endemol.[72]By February 2020, Brooker and Jones had established Broke and Bones, a new production company.[104]Netflix had arranged a long-term contract for series and other production rights with the Broke and Bones company by July 2020, although rights forBlack Mirrorstill remained with Endemol. According toVariety,this left Brooker and Jones unable to produce additional series unless new agreements were put in place.[105]In a May 2020 interview withRadio Times,Brooker questioned whether the public mood would suit a sixth series ofBlack Mirrorand said that he had been working on more comedic projects.[106]A sixth series was announced by Netflix in May 2022, to consist of more than three episodes. The series was produced by Broke and Bones, rather than House of Tomorrow. However, House of Tomorrow's new ownersBanijayretained ownership of the programme.[107]

Brooker started writing the sixth series with the idea to "refresh" or "reset" whatBlack Mirrorwas about. He stated that many new dystopian sci-fi programmes had emerged since its 2011 debut, and he now wished to focus on horror and settings in the past.[108]He said thatBlack Mirrorshould continually reinvent itself and display standalone stories; he began the series by "deliberately upending" his "core assumptions" about the programme. Some episodes contain elements he had "previously sworn blind" he would avoid.[5][6]The idea was to preventBlack Mirrorbeing "the show about consciousness being uploaded into a little disc". He began with "Demon 79", a horror story set in the past without technology as a theme.[109][108]

Filming took place in mid-2022.[110]The first teaser trailer was released on 26 April 2023, announcing a June release date;[5][6]the five episode titles followed in May.[111]The series was released on 15 June 2023.[112]"Joan Is Awful"followsAnnie Murphy's character Joan as a Streamberry programme is made about her life usingcomputer-generated imagery(CGI); "Loch Henry" explorestrue crime,as Samuel Blenkin's Davis and Myha'la Herrold's Pia make a documentary about aserial killerin Scotland.[34]Set in 1969, "Beyond the Sea" is about the isolation of the astronauts Cliff (Aaron Paul) and David (Josh Hartnett), despite their ability to inhabit artificial replicas on Earth.[113]"Mazey Day" follows a paparazza (Zazie Beetz) in 2006; the title character Mazey (Clara Rugaard) transforms into a werewolf.[33]"Demon 79" sees Nida (Anjana Vasan) unleashing a demon, Gaap (Paapa Essiedu), who encourages her to kill three humans.[34]

Series 7

edit

A seventh series was announced in November 2023. In March 2024, it was announced that one of its six episodes would be a sequel to "USS Callister" —marking the firstBlack Mirrorstory to receive a continuation.[114][115]Immediately following its release in 2017, the directorToby Hayneshad expressed interest in a television series spin-off and Brooker and Jones did not rule out a sequel.[116][117]On 19 September 2024,Awkwafina,Issa Rae,Paul Giamatti,Billy MagnussenandTracee Ellis Rosswere announced to have joined the cast of Series 7.[118]

Suggested spin-offs

edit

Several sequel episodes or spin-offs have been suggested. In 2013,Robert Downey Jr.optionedthe episode "The Entire History of You" to potentially be made into a film byWarner Bros.and his production companyTeam Downey;in 2018, the episode's writer Jesse Armstrong said that the project was in "development hell".[119][120][121]In 2016, Brooker said that he had ideas for sequels to both "White Bear" and "Be Right Back" that were unlikely to be made.[122]He said in 2017 that there were no plans for a sequel episode to "San Junipero".[123]Brooker has suggested that some characters in "Hated in the Nation" could potentially recur, as could Colin Ritman (Will Poulter), aBandersnatchcharacter with awareness of alternate timelines and realities.[122][124]Additionally, the sixth series episode "Demon 79" is introduced as aRed Mirrorfilm; Brooker said that, if successful, there could be further episodes under this label.[108]

Reception

edit

At some periods of timeBlack Mirrorhas been one of the most-watched programmes worldwide. According to Víctor Cerdán Martínez ofVivat Academiain 2018,Black Mirrorwas one of China's five most-watched Western television series.[125]In 2023, Netflix reported that viewing of the sixth series totalled 60million hours in the week of its release.[126]Nielsen Media Researchreported it as the most-viewed programme on streaming platforms in the United States that week.[127]

Critical response

edit
Critical response ofBlack Mirror
SeasonRotten TomatoesMetacritic
198% (69 reviews)89 (4 reviews)
287% (59 reviews)—
386% (205 reviews)82 (23 reviews)
485% (268 reviews)72 (27 reviews)
566% (151 reviews)66 (13 reviews)
678% (130 reviews)68 (25 reviews)

Black Mirrorhas been met with critical acclaim.[12]OnRotten Tomatoes,the six series received ratings of 98%, 87%, 86%, 85%, 68% and 78%. "White Christmas" received an 89% rating andBandersnatchreceived a 73% rating.Metacritic,assigning scores from series three onwards, gave ratings of 82, 72, 65 and 68.Bandersnatchholds a 61 rating on Metacritic.[128]

Series one garnered praise. David Sims ofThe A.V. Clubgave the first episode— "The National Anthem" —an A rating, viewing each character decision and plot revelation as natural.[129]Jim Goodwin ofBleeding Coolcomplimented the acting.[130]Also, the episode received 145 complaints to the television regulatory bodyOfcom,the eighth-largest figure for the year.[131]Reviewing "Fifteen Million Merits", Ryan Lambie ofDen of Geekextolled the romance between Bing and Abi, as well as the production quality, music and acting.[28]Sam Richards ofThe Telegraphrated it four stars, praising the "acerbic humour".[132]Critical reaction to "The Entire History of You" was more mixed. Sims believed that Liam's actions escalated too quickly, but found the central premise of memory recording plausible.[133]Richards thought that the memory technology was not necessary to the story, butJames HibberdofEntertainment Weeklysaid that the episode's execution was "sophisticated and flawless".[134][135]

The series two opener, "Be Right Back", received critical acclaim. Morgan Jeffery ofDigital Spyrated it four stars, praising the characters and emotionality, but criticising the ending.[136]Flickering Myth's Luke Owen lauded the acting of Hayley Atwell as Martha and Domhnall Gleeson as Ash, as well as the directing.[137]"White Bear" was well-received, with Simon Cocks ofScreen Anarchyand Sims praising the plot twist andTuppence Middleton's role as Jem.[138][139]However, Lambie criticised the passiveness of the main character, Victoria.[140]"The Waldo Moment" was considered the worstBlack Mirrorepisode of the series by a number of reviewers, and criticised for poor writing and characterisation.[141][142][143]"White Christmas" garnered positive reception, including praise of the acting and the connections between narrative threads byThe A.V. Club's Zack Handlen andThe Independent's Ellen Jones.[144][145]

The third series received positive reception. Benjamin Lee ofThe GuardianandEmily St. JamesofVoxrated it four stars.[146][147]Writing inVulture,Jen Chaney analysed that it had an increased variety in setting and tone, as well as longer episodes. Chaney found that four episodes are "very good to great", while the other two are "merely decent".[148]Lee praised "Nosedive" and "San Junipero" for their cinematography, acting, increased budget and narrative ambition.[146]Richard Lawson ofVanity Fairreviewed the episodes as "all engrossing in their way", but thought "Men Against Fire" had the weakest premise and production quality.[149]St. James wrote that the series was, as with previous series, equal parts "brilliant,... pretty good, and... kinda stupid ", praising" San Junipero "but finding that other episodes should have been shorter and were" constrained "in their shared social media theme.[147]

The production and acting in series four were praised, as were some episodes. Writing inVariety,Sonia Saraiya commented that four of the six episodes explore human consciousness inside technology. She viewed "Black Museum" as a demonstration of the series's flaws, with its artificial consciousness technologies, use of violence and storylines that require characters to "be stupid and/or evil". However, Saraiya said that the production and acting was "beautiful" and praised "USS Callister" and "Metalhead" for diverging fromBlack Mirror's "typical austere futurism".[150]Sophie Gilbert ofThe Atlanticidentified the same theme and praised "USS Callister" and "Hang the DJ", but saw the writing as the biggest weakness of the series.[151]Similarly,The Sydney Morning Herald's Brad Newsome praised the series's casting, and highlighted "USS Callister" as well-directed and well-acted.[152]

Reception toBandersnatchand series five was more ambivalent. Linda Holmes ofNPRpraisedBandersnatch's technical design but criticised the narrative and the repetition of scenes. Holmes said that the audience are not given a reason to care about the main character, Stefan.[153]InThe Guardian,Lucy Mangan rated the fifth series four stars, finding that the episodes are disparate in content but share "a new air of calm authority" that could reflect "an increasing confidence" of the producers.[154]Lucy Pavia of theEvening Standardsaid that the episodes "still pack a punch", with "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" as the highlight.[155]However, Hugh Montgomery of theBBCsaid that the programme's "variable quality is more starkly evident than ever" with "one good episode to two middling-to-bad ones". Montgomery praised "Striking Vipers" as "among the finest and most soulful" episodes.[156]Additionally,Vulture's Kathryn VanArendonk reviewed that though they are well-produced and well-acted, the instalments lack suitable premises.[157]

The sixth series received mixed reactions, including for its historical settings and supernatural elements.Time's Judy Berman saw mixed success in the series's experimentation, but improvement over the fifth series.[158]The Guardian's Stuart Heritage lauded the humour of "Joan Is Awful", the "successful experiment" of "Demon 79" and the social commentary of "Loch Henry".[35]However, Leila Jordan ofPastecriticised that it lacked "visions for the future".[34]Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson saw it as "hurried and undercooked", repeating ideas from earlier series and lacking timely messages.[159]

Criticism ofBlack Mirrorhas depicted the show as self-righteous, with obvious morals in its stories, and excessively focused on paranoia and pessimism.[10][160][161][162]Norman WilnerofNowdescribed the first three series are "rigidly formulaic" in its presentation of a worst-case scenario and a "sardonic twist", with "San Junipero" as the exception.[163]Chris Taylor argued forMashablethat the show should be viewed more as satire than prophecy, as it employs "nightmare logic" and concepts that require suspension of disbelief.[164]In a satirical article forThe Toast,Daniel M. Laveryused the phrase "what if phones, but too much" to describe a parody episode plot. Some reviewers found thatBlack Mirrordecreased in quality over time.[160]Vulturesaid the show has had some "fantastically great" episodes but devolved with many "terrible" ones.[165]Rolling Stonefound the series's move to Netflix brought mixed results, with lessening impact from its overuse ofsimulated realityand transfer of consciousness.[166]LaToya Ferguson wrote inPastethat later series saw a "creative downfall" and increasing Americanisation, with their lengthier episodes, higher-profile actors and more "polished" style not compensating for a decline in quality.[167]

Critics' rankings

edit

A number of publications namedBlack Mirroron their lists of the best television programmes of the 2010s:

Den of Geekincluded it as one of the 13 "Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Shows of the 2010s" and thoughVanity Fairdid not include it in their top 10, it listed the episode "White Bear" as one of 15 "honourable mentions".[176][177]At the end of 2019 and 2020, a number of publications also created lists of the best television shows of the 21st century to date: readers ofDigital Spyvoted thatBlack Mirrorwas 13th-best,The Guardianincluded it in 23rd place andDeadline Hollywoodreported that it was one of the 21 "most influential" programmes.[178][179][180]In December 2023,VarietyrankedBlack Mirror95th in its list of the 100 greatest TV shows of all time.[181]

Accolades

edit
Main article:List of awards and nominations received by Black Mirror

In November 2012,Black MirrorwonBest TV Movie/Miniseriesat theInternational Emmy Awards.[182]Bryce Dallas Howard received aScreen Actors Guild Awardnomination for her performance in the episode "Nosedive".[183]At the69th Primetime Emmy Awards,Black Mirrorreceived three nominations with two wins, includingOutstanding Television Moviefor "San Junipero".[184]"USS Callister" received three Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Television Movie, and four Emmy nominations in 2018.[185][186]Bandersnatchwon two Emmys in 2019, including Outstanding Television Movie, making it the third consecutive win forBlack Mirrorin that category.[187][188]

Cultural impact

edit

In fiction

edit
The seriesAmerican Horror Storyhas been credited with repopularising the anthology format, along withBlack Mirror.

Along withAmerican Horror Story(2011–),Black Mirrorhas been credited with repopularising the anthology format, which was rarely used in the 1990s and 2000s.[189][190][191]This success has been attributed to changing profit incentives from increasedstreaming televisionconsumption.[192][193]A2019 rebootofThe Twilight Zone,the primary show to inspireBlack Mirror,can be seen as an example of this.[194][195][196]It was described by the creatorJordan Peeleas broader thanBlack Mirrorin that its themes do not have to be technological, and Sophie Gilbert ofThe Atlanticsuggested that it may have avoided darker themes or explorations into human nature to avoid overlap.[197][198]Other anthology series that were part of this phenomenon includeRoom 104(2017–2020) andSolos(2021).[199][200]Additionally, Adam White ofThe Independentstated thatBlack Mirrorand Brooker's other works spawned an era of horror and fantasy that explores modern technology.[194]Science-fiction television that critics have compared toBlack MirrorincludesHumans(2015–2018) andUpload(2020–).[201][202]

The anthologyElectric Dreamswas widely compared toBlack Mirror.[194]Reviewers foundElectric Dreamsto be less violent and more understated thanBlack Mirror,but contain some similar plots. For instance, the episode "Real Life" is a story about virtual reality.[189][203]The settings are further in the future and more allegorical.[203]Another example isInside No. 9(2014–), a British anthology series that critics saw as more comedic thanBlack Mirror,and known for intricate plot twists.[204][205]The creatorsReece ShearsmithandSteve Pembertonhave a larger role in the show than Brooker does inBlack Mirror,as they star in most episodes and direct some in addition to writing them.[206]The serialised British dystopiaYears and Years(2019) follows a family from 2019 to 2034, and drew many comparisons toBlack Mirrorin themes and its near-future technology.[194][207]The Verge'sLiz Shannon Miller called it "Black Mirror,but with a full and beating heart ".[208]Simon Cellan Jones,who directed the first four of six episodes, saw it as less dystopian thanBlack Mirror,and with less emphasis on technology.[209]The science fiction filmFriend of the World(2020) was arranged like aBlack Mirrorepisode. The creatorBrian Patrick Butlersaid he wanted a sequence of stories with escalating tension, to create a "creepy and thought-provoking experience".[210]

There was critical consensus that the anthology seriesSoulmates(2020–) is inferior toBlack Mirrordue to its overly ambitious nature and repetitiveness.[211][212]Its central conceit—that a company can determine its customers' perfect partner—is similar to the series four episode "Hang the DJ".Soulmateswas created by William Bridges, a writer for twoBlack Mirrorepisodes, and Georgina Campbell—who has a starring role in "Hang the DJ" —is a main character in one episode.[213]The One,a science-fiction programme with the same premise, was also seen as lesser thanBlack Mirrorby critics, who cited its poor dialogue, storylines and pacing.[214][215]The romantic comedyMade for Love(2021) stars Cristin Milioti of series four episode "USS Callister" and its technological premise of a woman whose ex-husband implanted a monitoring device in her body was compared toBlack Mirror.[216][217]Milioti saw both stories as about "a woman trying to find herself".[218]

Comparisons to reality

edit
Bryce Dallas Howardstarred in "Nosedive",an episode whose social media ratings-obsessed world has been compared to China'sSocial Credit System.

Brooker has often been described by commentators as prescient in his scripts forBlack Mirror.[194]In 2015, G. Clay Whitaker ofThe Daily Beastcalled the show aMagic 8 Ball.[219]The first episode, "The National Anthem", features the UK prime minister blackmailed into having sexual intercourse with a pig. Four years later, theDaily Mailpublishedallegationsthat the then-prime ministerDavid Cameronhad placed a "private part of his anatomy" into the mouth of a dead pig as an initiation rite at university.[220][221]Brooker later said that after hearing the news, he "did genuinely for a moment wonder if reality was a simulation, whether it exists only to trick me".[220]In "The Waldo Moment", a 2013 episode, the animated cartoon Waldo places second in a UK by-election. The 2017–2021 USpresidency of the media personality Donald Trumpand the Ukrainian presidency of the comedianVolodymyr Zelenskyyfrom 2019 onwards were compared by journalists to the platform of Waldo.[222][223][224]Brooker described Trump as "an anti-politics candidate who's raucous and defensive" and "offers nothing", like Waldo.[225]Adrian Karatnycky ofPoliticostated that as with Waldo, Zelenskyy had few clear policy positions prior to his election.[226]

The 2016 episode "Nosedive" presents a society in which citizens rate interactions with each other from one to five stars and receive an overall rating that largely determines theirsocioeconomic status.This has been compared to China'sSocial Credit System,where local governments collect data on citizens to assign them an overall score.[227]Example data points include publicly criticising the government, defaulting on a loan or having high-rated friends.[228][229]Like the system in "Nosedive", a low score can limit a person's access to transport.[230][231]"Be Right Back" shows anartificial intelligencetechnology designed to mimic a deceased loved one.Chatbotswith similar functionality and personalisation have been compared to this premise, as has a 2022 announcement that a futureAmazon Alexafeature will imitate voices of dead loved ones.[232]"Shut Up and Dance" is about a man who is blackmailed after footage of him masturbating is recorded through hiswebcam.Computer virusescan allow for covert recording through an unsuspecting person's webcam, and similar real-life blackmail has been reported.[227]

More minor facets of episodes have also been seen as prescient. Ten days after "Crocodile" depicted a self-driving pizza delivery van,ToyotaandPizza Hutpresented plans for a driverless pizza delivery vehicle at the 2018Consumer Electronics Show.[233][234]"Fifteen Million Merits" features a talent show with a virtual animated audience based onBritain's Got Talent.In 2020, due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,Britain's Got Talenthad a virtual audience, which had an aesthetic resembling that of "Fifteen Million Merits".[235][236]Other real-life technologies have been described as progress towards those seen inBlack Mirror,such as themotion captureanimation of Waldo in "The Waldo Moment", theaugmented realitymilitary system from "Men Against Fire" and the artificial bees in "Hated in the Nation".[221][227]

Spin-off media

edit
AZX Spectrumemulator game,Nohzdyve,was created as a tie-in toBandersnatch.

A number ofBlack Mirrortie-in products have been released. ANosediveboard gamebased on the episode of the same name was produced byAsmodee.Released on 25 November 2018, the game requires between three and six players and is designed to last for roughly 45 minutes.[237]The fictional gameNohzdyve,which is featured inBandersnatchand named after the episode "Nosedive", was created by Netflix for aZX Spectrumemulator and released on aBandersnatchtie-in website.[238]A 2017 museum exhibit at theBarbican Centre,entitledInto the Unknown: A Journey Through Science Fiction,included an installation based on "Fifteen Million Merits".[239]A number of mock "Tucker's Newsagent and Games" storefronts, designed after the fictionalBandersnatchshop of the same name, were erected in Birmingham and London shortly after the film's release in 2018.[240][241]

Soundtracks

edit

Soundtracks to 12 of the 23 instalments have been released on online streaming services: "Be Right Back", "White Bear", "White Christmas", "Nosedive", "San Junipero", "Men Against Fire", "Hated in the Nation", "USS Callister", "Arkangel", "Hang the DJ", "Black Museum" and "Smithereens".[242]Brooker also released a 42-trackSpotifyplaylist of songs that were either featured in "San Junipero" or planned for inclusion at some stage.[243]The "Hang the DJ" soundtrack, credited toAlex Somersand featuringSigur Rós,was additionally released onvinyl.[244]The song "On a Roll"from" Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too "is based on theNine Inch Nailssong "Head Like a Hole".It was released by the performer, Miley Cyrus, under her character's name Ashley O and went on to chart in multiple countries. The B-side" Right Where I Belong "was another Nine Inch Nails adaptation featured in the episode.[245][246]

Webisodes

edit
External videos
Czarne Lusterko
1%
69.90
The Breakup
The Sum of Happiness

A series of webisodes, titledLittle Black Mirror(Polish:Czarne Lusterko), was produced for Netflix Polska by Jacek Ambrosiewicz, in collaboration with PolishYouTubers.Released on 19 January 2018, the four shorts vary between eight and twenty-one minutes in length.69.90explores "loneliness and gaming", according to the creators Huyen Pham and Marcin Nguyen; they discussed 20 different ideas before deciding on a computer simulation which is indistinguishable from real life.The BreakupfeaturesKrzysztof Gonciarzand Kasia Mecinski: it used realism and ordinary technology, such as aPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5that emulatesvlogaesthetics.The Sum of Happinesswas posted on Martin Stankiewicz's YouTube channel and focuses on a neurological implant and a relationship app, previously exploredBlack Mirrortopics.1%,filmed by Groupa Filmowa Darwin, and is about a violent piece ofobstetricstechnology.[247]

External videos
Stories From Our Future
Cure for Loneliness
Getting to Know You
The Healthy Alternative

A second series of webisodes, initially announced asLittle Black Mirrorbut eventually renamedStories From Our Future,was directed for Netflix América Latina by American YouTuberRudy Mancuso.[248][249]Initially planned for release on Netflix América Latina's YouTube channel, as part of promotion for the programme's fifth series, the original trailer for the project was removed by Netflix. The shorts were released on 10 June 2019 on YouTube channels of those involved.[250]Cure for Lonelinesswas released on Mancuso's channel;Getting to Know Youwas released onLele Pons' channel;The Healthy Alternativewas released onJuanpa Zurita's channel.[251]Also featured in the series is Australian actorMaia Mitchell.[250]

Literature

edit

In June 2018, the oral history companion bookInside Black Mirrorwas announced. Brooker, Jones andJason Arnoppare the credited writers. The book features sections on the 19 episodes in the first four series, each consisting of conversational interviews from cast and crew along with stills and behind-the-scenes images.[252][45]The book was released in the UK on 1 November 2018 and in the US on 20 November 2018 fromPenguin Random House.[253][254]Starburstrated the book ten out of ten stars, praising its "wonderfully-comprehensive format" and summarising it as "blunt, brittle, often killingly funny and lavishly-illustrated".[255]

In June 2017, Brooker announced a series of prose stories based onBlack Mirror.The first volume was to be published on 20 February 2018 and scheduled to be edited by Brooker; two further volumes were planned for later in 2018 and in 2019.[256][257]Planned writers included the science fiction authorsCory Doctorow,Sylvain NeuvelandCatherine Webb,under the pseudonym Claire North.[258]The project was postponed indefinitely in 2018 as Brooker and Jones could not dedicate enough time to it, with Brooker saying "I'm not sure when or if [the series] will appear. Probably not".[252]

Black Mirror Labyrinth

edit

In mid-2019,Thorpe Park ResortinChertsey,United Kingdom, announced that it was to open a walkthrough maze, the "Black Mirror Labyrinth".[259]The maze was scheduled to open in March 2020,[260][261]but this was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[262]It opened on 21 May 2021 and is themed around artificial intelligence. The subject's name and a photo taken of them are used to personalise the maze.[263]It closed at the end of 2023.[264]

References

edit
  1. ^"Netflix will bring viewers twelve new episodes of the critically-acclaimed Black Mirror".Netflix.24 September 2015. Archived fromthe originalon 21 June 2018.Retrieved8 November2016.
  2. ^Turchiano, Danielle (6 December 2017)."Netflix Announces 'Black Mirror' Season 4 Release Date (Watch)".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 7 December 2017.Retrieved6 December2017.
  3. ^abStrause, Jackie (15 May 2019)."'Black Mirror' Reveals Cast, Premiere Date for Season 5 ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 15 May 2019.Retrieved15 May2019.
  4. ^DVD releases:
  5. ^abcStrause, Jackie (26 April 2023)."'Black Mirror' Sets Season 6 Return, Reveals Cast and Teaser Trailer ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 15 May 2023.Retrieved27 April2023.
  6. ^abcRavindran, Manori (26 April 2023)."'Black Mirror' Season 6 Teaser Confirms June Release; First Looks at Salma Hayek Pinault, Aaron Paul and More Revealed ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 16 June 2023.Retrieved27 April2023.
  7. ^Strause, Jackie (31 May 2023)."'Black Mirror' Season 6 Reveals Release Date, Episode Descriptions ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 22 June 2023.Retrieved31 May2023.
  8. ^Yossman, K.J. (21 November 2023)."'Black Mirror' Renewed for Season 7 (Exclusive) ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 21 November 2023.Retrieved21 November2023.
  9. ^Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (4 June 2019)."Do You Have to Watch 'Black Mirror' Episodes In Order?".Heavy.Archivedfrom the original on 25 February 2021.Retrieved5 June2021.
  10. ^abcdefghMartin, Adrian(2018). "Cautionary Reflections: Looking into Black Mirror".Screen(90).
  11. ^abcdefghijSorolla-Romero, Teresa; Antonio Palao-Errando, José; Marzal-Felici, Javier (2020). "Unreliable Narrators for Troubled Times: The Menacing" Digitalisation of Subjectivity "in Black Mirror".Quarterly Review of Film and Video.38(2):147–169.doi:10.1080/10509208.2020.1764322.hdl:10234/188514.S2CID219412386.
  12. ^abcdeLopes, Juliana (2018). "Is there any way out? Black Mirror as a critical dystopia of the society of the spectacle".Via Panorâmica.7(2).
  13. ^Nicole, Shelli (16 June 2023)."Black MirrorHas Always Excelled at Dystopian Design—Here Are 5 Examples ".Architectural Digest.Archivedfrom the original on 19 July 2023.Retrieved2 January2024.
  14. ^abMartin, Corey; McIntyre, Joanna (2019)."The Cyborg Re-Manifested: Black Mirror, Cyberfeminism, and Genre Hybridity"(PDF).Outskirts.39.Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 2 March 2023.Retrieved1 July2021.
  15. ^"Black Mirror".The New Zealand Herald.20 October 2016. p. C.19.
  16. ^Nussbaum, Emily (January 2015)."Button-Pusher: The seductive dystopia of 'Black Mirror'".The New Yorker.Archivedfrom the original on 8 March 2021.Retrieved19 June2021.
  17. ^Handlen, Zack (26 October 2016)."Black Mirrorends its season with a solid but unremarkable thriller ".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 10 December 2020.Retrieved18 June2021.
  18. ^Turk, Victoria; Reynolds, Matt (7 June 2019)."Review: 'Smithereens' is the least 'Black Mirror' episode ever".Wired.Archivedfrom the original on 9 February 2021.Retrieved18 June2021.
  19. ^Mellor, Louisa (29 December 2017)."Black Mirror season 4: Crocodile review".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 18 March 2021.Retrieved18 June2021.
  20. ^Robinson, Tasha (3 January 2018)."In Black Museum, Black Mirror finally finds a single person to blame for technology".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on 24 January 2018.Retrieved18 June2021.
  21. ^Sims, David (21 October 2016)."Black Mirror's 'Playtest' Brings Fear to Life".The Atlantic.Archivedfrom the original on 30 September 2020.Retrieved18 June2021.
  22. ^Sims, David (12 November 2013)."Black Mirror:"The National Anthem"".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 28 January 2021.Retrieved18 June2021.
  23. ^Crace, John (4 December 2011)."TV review: Black Mirror; Mark Zuckerberg: Inside Facebook; and The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 8 December 2015.Retrieved18 June2021.
  24. ^David, Adam (24 October 2016)."How to watch all 'Black Mirror' episodes, from worst to best".CNN Philippines.Archived fromthe originalon 28 September 2017.Retrieved18 June2021.
  25. ^Sims, David (5 June 2019)."Black Mirror: The Weird, Intriguing Intimacy of 'Striking Vipers'".The Atlantic.Archivedfrom the original on 4 December 2020.Retrieved18 June2021.
  26. ^Chaney, Jen (21 December 2017)."Black Mirror's New Season Is a Little Light, Until It Gets Darker Than Ever ".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on 9 November 2020.Retrieved18 June2021.
  27. ^Franich, Derren (29 December 2017)."In praise of 'USS Callister,' the Black Mirror space opera to end all space operas".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 10 August 2018.Retrieved18 June2021.
  28. ^abLambie, Ryan (11 December 2011)."Black Mirror episode two spoiler-filled review: Fifteen Million Merits".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 16 August 2014.Retrieved18 June2021.
  29. ^Lowry, Brian (28 December 2018)."'Black Mirror' plays gimmicky game with 'Bandersnatch'".CNN.Archivedfrom the original on 14 May 2020.Retrieved18 June2021.
  30. ^Alexander, Julia (28 October 2016)."Black Mirror got its first hopeful, happy ending and some refuse to believe it".Polygon.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved19 June2021.
  31. ^Stefansky, Emma (29 December 2017)."Black MirrorSeason 4 Has a New Twist: The Possibility of a Happy Ending ".Vanity Fair.Archivedfrom the original on 25 February 2021.Retrieved19 June2021.
  32. ^Britt, Ryan (7 June 2019)."Black Mirror Season 5 Is Surprisingly Optimistic About Technology".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved19 June2021.
  33. ^abRosenstock, Ben (15 June 2023)."Black MirrorRecap: Shoot for the Moon ".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on 29 June 2023.Retrieved3 August2023.
  34. ^abcdJordan, Leila (16 June 2023)."Black MirrorStruggles to Imagine the Future in an Uneven Season 6 ".Paste.Archivedfrom the original on 24 July 2023.Retrieved27 August2023.
  35. ^abHeritage, Stuart (19 June 2023)."Bite the hand that streams! Charlie Brooker is trolling Netflix – and it's breathtaking".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 15 July 2023.Retrieved24 July2023.
  36. ^Fitz-Gerald, Sean (23 October 2016)."'Black Mirror' Creator Charlie Brooker Explains Season 3 and Reveals Easter Eggs ".Thrillist.Archivedfrom the original on 30 December 2017.Retrieved11 January2018.
  37. ^Hibbard, James (2 January 2018)."Black Mirror season 4, your burning questions answered".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 2 January 2018.Retrieved2 January2018.
  38. ^abStrause, Jackie (3 September 2017)."'Black Mirror' Bosses on "San Junipero" Sequel and an Unpredictable Season 4 ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 14 June 2021.Retrieved29 June2021.
  39. ^abLing, Thomas (25 June 2019)."Black Mirror season five's Easter eggs show how every series is connected in one shared universe".Radio Times.Archivedfrom the original on 10 May 2021.Retrieved29 June2021.
  40. ^Turchiano, Danielle (29 December 2017)."'Black Mirror' Director on 'Black Museum': 'I Think There's Something Quite Spiritual About It'".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 11 January 2018.Retrieved31 December2017.
  41. ^Moore, Sam (5 June 2019)."'Black Mirror' season 5 – did you spot these Easter Eggs? ".NME.Archivedfrom the original on 29 June 2021.Retrieved29 June2021.
  42. ^Arens, Bryanna (16 June 2023)."Black Mirror Season 6 Soundtrack: Songs Call Back to the Series' Past".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 28 June 2023.Retrieved16 June2023.
  43. ^abBojalad, Alec; Mellor, Louisa (16 June 2023)."Black Mirror Season 6 Easter Eggs Upend the Show's Shared Universe".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 20 July 2023.Retrieved17 June2023.
  44. ^Maas, Jennifer (27 December 2018)."'Bandersnatch' Trailer Sneaks in Shout-Outs to Past 'Black Mirror' Favorites (Video) ".The Wrap.Archivedfrom the original on 28 December 2018.Retrieved28 December2018.
  45. ^abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvBrooker, Charlie; Jones, Annabel; Arnopp, Jason (November 2018).Inside Black Mirror.New York City:Crown Publishing Group.ISBN9781984823489.
  46. ^Strause, Jackie (2 January 2018)."'Black Mirror' Director Explains Hidden "USS Callister" Cameos ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 2 January 2018.Retrieved3 January2018.
  47. ^Hamadeh, Yasmeen (15 June 2023)."How does Aaron Paul tie the 'Black Mirror' universe together?".Mashable.Archivedfrom the original on 16 June 2023.Retrieved16 June2023.
  48. ^Brown, Emma (20 January 2017)."Discovery: Hannah John-Kamen".Interview.Archivedfrom the original on 23 September 2020.Retrieved29 June2021.
  49. ^"7 Michaela Coel Roles to Check Out: From 'Black Mirror' to 'Chewing Gum'".BBC America.10 June 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved29 June2021.
  50. ^Arens, Brynna (15 June 2023)."Black Mirror Season 6 Cast: Who Aaron Paul, Annie Murphy, and More Are Playing".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 21 June 2023.Retrieved25 August2023.
  51. ^Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (29 December 2017)."Black Museum: Meet the Cast from the Black Mirror Episode".Heavy.Archivedfrom the original on 31 December 2017.Retrieved29 June2021.
  52. ^abcBojalad, Alec (5 June 2019)."Black Mirror Shared Universe Confirmed – Here Is What It Looks Like".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 29 April 2021.Retrieved29 June2021.
  53. ^abStrause, Jackie (31 December 2018)."How 'Bandersnatch' Fits Into the 'Black Mirror' Universe".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 2 January 2019.Retrieved2 January2019.
  54. ^abcde"Charlie Brooker: the dark side of our gadget addiction".The Guardian.London. 1 December 2011.Archivedfrom the original on 5 October 2013.Retrieved17 December2011.
  55. ^abcdAugust, John(21 June 2019)."Scriptnotes Ep, 404: The One with Charlie Brooker, Transcript".Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved30 June2021.
  56. ^abcdeReynolds, Matt (11 April 2019)."Inside the prophetic, angry mind of Black Mirror's Charlie Brooker".Wired.Archivedfrom the original on 26 January 2021.Retrieved14 June2021.
  57. ^Lamble, Ryan (12 February 2012)."Charlie Brooker interview: Black Mirror, videogames, Gameswipe and A Touch Of Cloth".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 8 December 2017.Retrieved7 December2017.
  58. ^Harris, Sophie (5 March 2017)."Arcade Fire's 'Neon Bible': 10 Things You Didn't Know".Rolling Stone.Retrieved17 January2025.
  59. ^"Charlie Brooker Talks The Twilight Zone And Technology".SFX.1 February 2013.Archivedfrom the original on 5 February 2013.Retrieved4 February2013.
  60. ^ab"'Black Mirror' Creator Dramatizes Our Worst Nightmares About Technology ".Fresh Air.20 October 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 5 September 2020.Retrieved30 June2021.
  61. ^"Why Black Mirror is like Fawlty Towers..."Chortle.7 October 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 30 October 2016.Retrieved30 June2021.
  62. ^abcdBrooker, Charlie(2 January 2018)."Writer's room: Charlie Brooker on designing a Black Mirror".Television Business International.Archivedfrom the original on 29 June 2021.Retrieved30 June2021.
  63. ^Hattie Crisell (24 January 2020)."In Writing with Hattie Crisell: Charlie Brooker, screenwriter".Podcasts(Podcast).Apple Inc.Event occurs at 7:30–7:45.Archivedfrom the original on 24 January 2021.Retrieved1 July2021.
  64. ^abcde"Charlie Brooker: Virtual Masterclass".Screen and Film School. 16 April 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved1 July2021.
  65. ^Fullerton, Huw (19 April 2017)."Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker gives his two top tips for writers".Radio Times.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved30 June2021.
  66. ^abWatson, Alex (24 September 2020)."'I was really worried about San Junipero' – Charlie Brooker on pushing the Black Mirror envelope ".i.Archivedfrom the original on 22 August 2020.Retrieved30 June2021.
  67. ^Harvey, Giles (28 November 2016)."The Speculative Dread of" Black Mirror "".The New Yorker.Archivedfrom the original on 22 December 2017.Retrieved16 December2017.
  68. ^Zuckerman, Esther (22 October 2016)."Rashida Jones and Michael Schur talk about bringing funny toBlack Mirror".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 25 November 2020.Retrieved1 September2017.
  69. ^Perine, Aaron (13 May 2023)."Black Mirror Season 6 Includes Episode by Ms. Marvel Head Writer".ComicBook.Archivedfrom the original on 18 June 2023.Retrieved18 June2023.
  70. ^"MPC creates darkly compelling ads for Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror".Digital Arts.29 January 2013.Archivedfrom the original on 22 December 2017.Retrieved16 December2017.
  71. ^Yoshida, Emily (14 November 2013)."Black Mirror Episode 1, 'The National Anthem': Pig Bang Theory".Grantland.Archivedfrom the original on 30 June 2020.Retrieved20 March2020.
  72. ^abRavindran, Manori (24 January 2020)."'Black Mirror' Creators Quit Endemol Shine-Owned Label While Navigating IP Headaches With Netflix ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 24 January 2020.Retrieved25 January2020.
  73. ^Spangler, Todd (18 December 2014)."Netflix Run Brings U.K.'s 'Black Mirror' Into Light for U.S. Auds".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 27 December 2018.Retrieved26 December2018.
  74. ^Birnbaum, Debra (25 September 2015)."'Black Mirror' Lands at Netflix ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 12 June 2018.Retrieved26 December2018.
  75. ^Plunkett, John (29 March 2016)."Netflix deals Channel 4 knockout blow over Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 30 December 2017.Retrieved11 December2016.
  76. ^Ritman, Alex; Roxborough, Scott (7 April 2016)."MIPTV: Why the 'Black Mirror' Deal Marks a Turning Point for Netflix".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 13 December 2017.Retrieved12 December2017.
  77. ^Bien-Kahn, Joseph (21 October 2016)."What Happens When Black Mirror Moves Beyond Traps? It Gets Even Better".Wired.Archivedfrom the original on 16 December 2017.Retrieved15 December2017.
  78. ^Lutes, Alicia (27 July 2016)."Black Mirror's New Episodes Will Hit Us In October".Nerdist.Archived fromthe originalon 13 December 2017.Retrieved12 December2017.
  79. ^"'Black Mirror' Season 3 Trailer: 'No One Is This Happy'".Deadline Hollywood.7 October 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 8 October 2016.Retrieved7 October2016.
  80. ^Schwindt, Oriana (27 July 2016)."Netflix Original Series Premiere Dates: 'Black Mirror,' 'Gilmore Girls' and More to Drop in 2016".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 13 December 2017.Retrieved11 December2017.
  81. ^"Black Mirror season 4: when is it on Netflix? Plus, Charlie Brooker hints about Jodie Foster's episode".The Daily Telegraph.20 February 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 3 May 2018.Retrieved3 April2018.
  82. ^Jeffery, Morgan (13 December 2017)."Charlie Brooker: Black Mirror is more hopeful now because the world is more depressing".Digital Spy.Archivedfrom the original on 15 December 2017.Retrieved14 December2017.
  83. ^Strauss, Jackie (29 December 2017)."'Black Mirror': How Jodie Foster and Rosemarie DeWitt Made Their Story Personal ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 5 January 2018.Retrieved4 January2018.
  84. ^Wickline, Dan (6 December 2017)."Black Mirror Season 4: Finally Gets a Release Date... in 2017".Bleeding Cool.Archivedfrom the original on 13 December 2017.Retrieved12 December2017.
  85. ^Stolworthy, Jacob (27 May 2017)."Black Mirror season 4 episode titles and directors revealed".The Independent.Archivedfrom the original on 7 December 2017.Retrieved10 December2017.
  86. ^Hooton, Christopher (25 August 2017)."Black Mirror season 4 Netflix trailer teases all six episodes and their titles".The Independent.Archivedfrom the original on 10 December 2017.Retrieved10 December2017.
  87. ^Velocci, Carli (7 September 2017)."New 'Black Mirror' Season 4 Images Tease 'USS Callister's' Retro Goodness (Photos)".TheWrap.Archivedfrom the original on 10 December 2017.Retrieved10 December2017.
  88. ^Strause, Jackie (27 November 2017)."'Black Mirror': All the Season 4 Details ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 10 December 2017.Retrieved10 December2017.
  89. ^White, Peter (6 December 2017)."Netflix Reveals 'Black Mirror' Season 4 Release Date In New Trailer".Decider.Archivedfrom the original on 10 December 2017.Retrieved10 December2017.
  90. ^Fingas, Jon (29 December 2017)."Maybe private 'Black Mirror' messages weren't a good idea, Netflix".Engadget.Archivedfrom the original on 9 September 2018.Retrieved8 September2018.
  91. ^Jones, Rhett (29 December 2017)."Netflix Freaks Out Users with CreepyBlack MirrorMarketing Stunt ".Gizmodo.Archivedfrom the original on 9 September 2018.Retrieved8 September2018.
  92. ^Anderton, Joe (24 April 2018)."Black Mirror season 5 is heading back to the '80s in new set photos".Digital Spy.Archivedfrom the original on 29 December 2018.Retrieved25 December2018.
  93. ^Hibberd, James (3 December 2018)."Black Mirrorreturn date reportedly leaks from deleted Netflix tweet ".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 28 December 2018.Retrieved25 December2018.
  94. ^Vincent, Alice (20 December 2018)."What is Bandersnatch? Solving the riddle of Black Mirror's secret Christmas episode".The Daily Telegraph.Archivedfrom the original on 24 December 2018.Retrieved25 December2018.
  95. ^Vincent, James (27 December 2018)."Watch the trailer for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, releasing Friday 28th on Netflix".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on 29 December 2018.Retrieved27 December2018.
  96. ^Tartaglione, Nancy (27 December 2018)."'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Trailer: Netflix Teases Event Film, Confirms Date ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 27 December 2018.Retrieved27 December2018.
  97. ^Schwartz, Ryan (27 December 2018)."Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Movie to Be Released on Friday — Watch Trailer".TVLine.Archivedfrom the original on 27 December 2018.Retrieved27 December2018.
  98. ^Strause, Jackie (27 December 2018)."Netflix Drops Trailer, Date for 'Black Mirror' Stand-Alone Film".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 27 December 2018.Retrieved27 December2018.
  99. ^Andreeva, Nellie (5 March 2018)."'Black Mirror' Renewed For Season 5 By Netflix ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 5 March 2018.Retrieved5 March2018.
  100. ^Hibberd, James (5 March 2018)."Black Mirrorrenewed for season 5 by Netflix ".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 5 March 2018.Retrieved5 March2018.
  101. ^Strause, Jackie (24 May 2019)."'Black Mirror' Duo on the Challenges of Netflix's First Interactive Movie — and Why They Would Do It Again ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 24 May 2019.Retrieved24 May2019.
  102. ^Makekovech, Sam (28 December 2018)."Not Bander-snatched: Black Mirror confirms fifth season plans".Ars Technica.Archivedfrom the original on 28 December 2018.Retrieved28 December2018.
  103. ^abStrause, Jackie (10 June 2019)."'Black Mirror' Bosses on Social Media, VR Porn and That "F*** You" Ending With Miley Cyrus in Season 5 ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 3 January 2021.Retrieved5 April2021.
  104. ^Kanter, Jake (10 February 2020)."'Black Mirror' Creators Charlie Brooker & Annabel Jones Waste Little Time In Launching New Production Outfit ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 10 February 2020.Retrieved10 February2020.
  105. ^Ramachandran, Naman (30 July 2020)."Netflix Makes Long-Term Investment in 'Black Mirror' Creators' New Production Company".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 30 July 2020.Retrieved30 July2020.
  106. ^Morris, Lauren (4 May 2020)."Charlie Brooker gives Black Mirror season 6 update:" I don't know what stomach there would be for stories about societies falling apart "".Radio Times.Archivedfrom the original on 10 May 2020.Retrieved10 May2020.
  107. ^Ravindran, Manori (16 May 2022)."'Black Mirror' Returns: New Series In the Works at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 15 June 2023.Retrieved16 May2022.
  108. ^abcGriffin, Louise; Cormack, Morgan (15 June 2023)."Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker explains 'Red Mirror' label".Radio Times.Archivedfrom the original on 16 June 2023.Retrieved17 June2023.
  109. ^Stefansky, Emma (15 June 2023)."Black MirrorSeason 6: Charlie Brooker Breaks Down Every Episode ".Esquire.Archivedfrom the original on 16 June 2023.Retrieved17 June2023.
  110. ^Ravindran, Manori (13 July 2022)."'Black Mirror' Cast Revealed: Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, Paapa Essiedu, Kate Mara and Zazie Beetz Join New Season (EXCLUSIVE) ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 15 June 2023.Retrieved13 July2022.
  111. ^Holub, Christian (11 May 2023)."Black Mirrorseason 6 reveals episode details, new photos ".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 14 October 2023.Retrieved11 May2023.
  112. ^Strause, Jackie (31 May 2023)."'Black Mirror' Season 6 Reveals Release Date, Episode Descriptions ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 22 June 2023.Retrieved31 May2023.
  113. ^Robertson, Adi (15 June 2023)."Black Mirror's 'Beyond the Sea' is a slow-motion tragedy in the depths of space".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2023.Retrieved11 August2023.
  114. ^Szalai, George (14 March 2024)."'Black Mirror' Season 7 to Hit Netflix in 2025, Including 'USS Callister' Sequel ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 14 March 2024.Retrieved17 March2024.
  115. ^Craig, David (15 March 2024)."Black Mirror confirms season 7 for 2025 – including sequel episode".Radio Times.Archivedfrom the original on 17 March 2024.Retrieved17 March2024.
  116. ^Ling, Thomas (2 January 2018)."Black Mirror director says he wants to do a spin-off of USS Callister".Radio Times.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved17 March2024.
  117. ^Huff, Lauren (3 August 2018)."'Black Mirror' Showrunners Reveal Surprising Link Between 'Toy Story' and "USS Callister"".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 3 August 2018.Retrieved17 March2024.
  118. ^Cordero, Rosy (19 September 2024)."'Netflix's 'Black Mirror' Sets Season 7 Cast With 19 Including Issa Rae, Paul Giamatti, Harriet Walter & Awkwafina ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 19 September 2024.Retrieved19 September2024.
  119. ^Child, Ben (12 February 2013)."Robert Downey Jr to turn episode of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror into film".The Guardian.London.Archivedfrom the original on 3 November 2015.Retrieved11 December2016.
  120. ^Flint, Hanna (3 August 2018)."Film based on 'Black Mirror' episode 'in development hell' after Robert Downey Jr's option runs out (exclusive)".Yahoo! Movies.Archivedfrom the original on 9 August 2020.Retrieved17 May2020.
  121. ^Jackson, Matthew (6 August 2018)."Black Mirror Writer Says Film Version Of His Episode In 'Development Hell' After Being Optioned By Robert Downey Jr".Syfy.Archivedfrom the original on 28 August 2020.Retrieved17 May2020.
  122. ^ab"Black Mirror's Charlie Brooker interview: 'I'm loathe to say this is the worst year ever because the next is coming'".The Independent.21 October 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 22 October 2016.Retrieved21 October2016.
  123. ^Press, Joy (17 August 2017)."'Black Mirror's' rare glimpse of technology as a means to joy earns an Emmy nod ".Los Angeles Times.Archivedfrom the original on 12 September 2017.Retrieved13 September2017.
  124. ^Strause, Jackie (2 January 2019)."'Black Mirror' Creator Charlie Brooker Shares Season 5 Update ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 2 January 2019.Retrieved2 January2019.
  125. ^Cerdán Martínez, Victor (2018)."Un método didáctico de empoderamiento a partir de la serie de tv:" Black Mirror ""[A Didactic Method of Empowerment from the TV Series "Black Mirror" ].Vivat Academia(in Spanish).22(144):37–49.doi:10.15178/va.2018.144.37-49.S2CID240226834.
  126. ^Hailu, Selome (20 June 2023)."Netflix Top 10: 'Never Have I Ever' Final Season Jumps to First Place, 'Black Mirror' Season 6 Debuts at No. 2".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 10 March 2024.Retrieved10 March2024.
  127. ^Porter, Rick (13 July 2023)."'Black Mirror' Leaps to Top of Streaming Charts ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 10 March 2024.Retrieved10 March2024.
  128. ^Rotten Tomatoes: Metacritic:
  129. ^Sims, David (12 November 2013)."Black Mirror:"The National Anthem"".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 20 March 2020.Retrieved20 March2020.
  130. ^Goodwin, Jim (4 December 2011)."Review – Black Mirror Episode One: The National Anthem".Bleeding Cool.Archivedfrom the original on 20 March 2020.Retrieved20 March2020.
  131. ^"Top 100 most complained-about TV shows of 2011".The Guardian.16 December 2011.Archivedfrom the original on 20 March 2020.Retrieved20 March2020.
  132. ^Richards, Sam (11 December 2011)."Black Mirror: 15 Million Merits, Channel 4, review".The Daily Telegraph.Archivedfrom the original on 23 October 2014.Retrieved17 October2014.
  133. ^Sims, David (26 November 2013)."Review: Black Mirror:" The Entire History Of You'".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 23 August 2017.Retrieved17 May2020.
  134. ^Richards, Sam (18 December 2011)."Black Mirror: The Entire History of You, Channel 4, review".The Daily Telegraph.Archivedfrom the original on 6 December 2019.Retrieved17 May2020.
  135. ^Hibberd, James(23 October 2016)."EveryBlack MirrorEpisode Ranked (including season 5) ".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved17 May2020.
  136. ^Jeffery, Morgan (11 February 2013)."'Black Mirror' series two 'Be Right Back' review: "Creepy and moving"".Digital Spy.Archivedfrom the original on 21 June 2013.Retrieved17 October2014.
  137. ^Owen, Luke (12 February 2013)."Black Mirror Season 2 – Episode 1 Review".Flickering Myth.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved17 December2017.
  138. ^Sims, David (10 December 2013)."Black Mirror:"White Bear"".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  139. ^Cocks, Simon (19 February 2013)."Review: Black Mirror S2E02: White Bear: WHITE BEAR (Or, Technology Leaves Us Disconnected In This Tale Of Memory Loss, Isolation And Horror)".Screen Anarchy.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  140. ^Lambie, Ryan (19 February 2013)."Black Mirror series 2 episode 2: White Bear spoiler-filled review".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  141. ^Parker, Sam (28 April 2013)."Black Mirror: 'The Waldo Moment' (review)".HuffPost.Archivedfrom the original on 14 January 2018.Retrieved21 September2019.
  142. ^Yoshida, Emily (18 December 2013)."Black Mirror Episode 6, 'The Waldo Moment': Vote for Stupid".Grantland.Archivedfrom the original on 21 September 2019.Retrieved21 September2019.
  143. ^Edwards, Richard (26 February 2013)."Black Mirror 2.03" The Waldo Moment "Review".GamesRadar+.Archivedfrom the original on 21 September 2019.Retrieved22 September2019.
  144. ^Handlen, Zack (25 December 2014)."Black Mirror:"White Christmas"".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 6 January 2021.Retrieved25 December2020.
  145. ^Jones, Ellen (17 December 2014)."Black Mirror: White Christmas, Channel 4 – TV review: Charlie Brooker's dystopian sci-fi casts a chill over festivities".The Independent.Archivedfrom the original on 6 January 2021.Retrieved25 December2020.
  146. ^abLee, Benjamin (16 September 2016)."Black Mirror review – Charlie Brooker's splashy new series is still a sinister marvel".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 20 September 2016.Retrieved21 June2021.
  147. ^abSt. James, Emily(20 October 2016)."Black Mirror season 3 review: the new episodes want you to know Twitter is bad".Vox.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  148. ^Chaney, Jen (20 October 2016)."Black MirrorIs Mostly Still Great in Its Third Season ".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  149. ^Lawson, Richard (20 October 2016)."When Black Mirror Is Good, It's Very, Very Good".Vanity Fair.Archivedfrom the original on 28 November 2020.Retrieved21 June2021.
  150. ^Saraiya, Sonia (23 December 2017)."TV Review: 'Black Mirror' Season 4 on Netflix".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 3 February 2020.Retrieved21 June2021.
  151. ^Gilbert, Sophie (25 December 2017)."Black Mirror's Universe Coalesces ".The Atlantic.Archivedfrom the original on 27 June 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  152. ^Newsome, Brad (21 December 2017)."The struggle between humanity and pitiless technology continues in Black Mirror".The Sydney Morning Herald.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  153. ^Holmes, Linda (28 December 2018)."'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Makes You Choose Your Own Adventure ".NPR.Archivedfrom the original on 14 May 2020.Retrieved2 June2020.
  154. ^Mangan, Lucy (5 June 2019)."Black Mirror season five review – sweet, sadistic and hugely impressive".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 9 February 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  155. ^Pavia, Lucy (5 June 2019)."Black Mirror season 5 review: Even squeaky-clean Miley Cyrus couldn't resist the lure of Charlie Brooker's dystopian vision".Evening Standard.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  156. ^Montgomery, Hugh (5 June 2019)."Black Mirror series 5 review".BBC.Archivedfrom the original on 9 February 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  157. ^VanArendonk, Kathryn (5 June 2019)."Black Mirror Season Five Is Exquisitely Dumb".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on 28 April 2021.Retrieved21 June2021.
  158. ^Berman, Judy (16 June 2023)."What Even IsBlack MirrorAnymore? ".Time.Archivedfrom the original on 15 July 2023.Retrieved23 August2023.
  159. ^Lawson, Richard (15 June 2023)."Black Mirror's Odd Future Feels Stuck in the Past ".Vanity Fair.Archivedfrom the original on 20 June 2023.Retrieved23 August2023.
  160. ^abMaloney, Devon (31 January 2018)."To stay relevant, Black Mirror has to change how dystopian fiction works".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on 28 June 2021.Retrieved19 June2021.
  161. ^Handlen, Zack (6 May 2019)."Black Mirrorsteers into a skid, with mixed results ".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved20 June2021.
  162. ^Robinson, Tasha (24 October 2016)."Black Mirror's third season opens with a vicious take on social media".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on 18 December 2020.Retrieved20 June2021.
  163. ^Wilner, Norman(23 December 2017)."TV review: Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams offers more optimism than Black Mirror".Now.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved20 June2021.
  164. ^Taylor, Chris (11 January 2018)."Hey you, stop taking 'Black Mirror' so seriously".Mashable.Archivedfrom the original on 4 May 2019.Retrieved20 June2021.
  165. ^"What Did We Just Watch?".Vulture.18 December 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 31 May 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  166. ^Sepinwall, Alan(15 June 2023)."'Black Mirror' Season Six Takes Aim at Netflix But Feels Stuck in the Past ".Rolling Stone.Archivedfrom the original on 30 June 2023.Retrieved23 August2023.
  167. ^Ferguson, LaToya (7 June 2019)."Falling Out of Love withBlack Mirror".Paste.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved19 June2021.
  168. ^"The Best TV of the Decade: the 2010s".NME.6 December 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 4 October 2020.Retrieved16 June2021.
  169. ^"The Best TV Shows of the 2010s Manage to Stand Out in the Greatest Decade of Television".Esquire.26 November 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 18 December 2019.Retrieved16 June2021.
  170. ^Cumming, Ed; Sturges, Fiona (18 December 2019)."The 30 best TV shows of the last decade, from This Is England to Chernobyl".The Independent.Archivedfrom the original on 7 May 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  171. ^Franich, Darren; Baldwin, Kristen (5 December 2019)."The best TV shows of the decade".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 21 February 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  172. ^"Top 100 TV Shows of the 2010s".Consequence of Sound.30 December 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  173. ^"The 100 best TV shows of the 2010s".The A.V. Club.11 November 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  174. ^"The 100 Best TV Shows of the 2010s".Paste.1 January 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  175. ^"The Best TV Shows of the Decade".IGN.6 January 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  176. ^"The Best TV Shows of the Decade".Den of Geek.31 December 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  177. ^Saraiya, Sonia (26 November 2019)."The 10 Best TV Shows of the 2010s".Vanity Fair.Archivedfrom the original on 27 November 2019.Retrieved16 June2021.
  178. ^"The 100 best TV shows of the 21st century".The Guardian.16 September 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 1 November 2019.Retrieved16 June2021.
  179. ^"The 100 greatest TV shows of the 21st century".Digital Spy.1 October 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  180. ^"The 21 Most Influential TV Series Of The 21st Century, So Far".Deadline Hollywood.30 December 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 25 January 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  181. ^"The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time".Variety.20 December 2023.Archivedfrom the original on 20 December 2023.Retrieved22 December2023.
  182. ^"Black Mirror and Pratchett film win International Emmys".BBC News.20 November 2012.Archivedfrom the original on 11 October 2018.Retrieved21 July2018.
  183. ^Nolfi, Joey (14 December 2016)."SAG Awards nominations 2017: See the full list".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 11 January 2017.Retrieved15 December2016.
  184. ^Amatulli, Jenna (13 July 2017)."Black Mirror's 'San Junipero' Nominated For Two Emmys And We're Crying".HuffPost.Archivedfrom the original on 16 July 2017.Retrieved17 July2017.
  185. ^"USS Callister (Black Mirror)".Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.Archivedfrom the original on 12 July 2018.Retrieved13 July2018.
  186. ^"Black Museum (Black Mirror)".Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.Archivedfrom the original on 12 July 2018.Retrieved13 July2018.
  187. ^Hussey, Allison (23 September 2019)."Emmys 2019:Black Mirror: BandersnatchWins Outstanding TV Movie ".Pitchfork.Archivedfrom the original on 23 September 2019.Retrieved23 September2019.
  188. ^Travers, Ben (22 September 2019)."'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Wins Emmy for Outstanding TV Movie, Topping 'Deadwood'".IndieWire.Archivedfrom the original on 9 July 2021.Retrieved1 July2021.
  189. ^abChaney, Jen (11 January 2018)."IsPhilip K. Dick's Electric Dreamsthe NewBlack Mirror?".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved19 June2021.
  190. ^Seale, Jack (12 March 2020)."Lame, lazy, lifeless: have TV anthologies lost their way?".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  191. ^Chilton, Louis (5 February 2021)."From Black Mirror to Inside No 9: The maverick appeal of anthology series".The Independent.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  192. ^Adalian, Josef (3 August 2017)."The Return of the Episodic Anthology Series".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on 1 March 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  193. ^Heritage, Stuart (29 November 2018)."Spoilt for choice: how anthologies became the 'Tinder of television'".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  194. ^abcdeWhite, Adam (27 March 2020)."The Charlie Brooker effect: How everything went all Black Mirror".The Independent.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  195. ^Naahar, Rohan (25 June 2020)."The Twilight Zone season 2 review: Jordan Peele's reboot has neither the wit nor wisdom of Netflix's Black Mirror".Hindustan Times.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  196. ^Lowry, Brian (1 April 2019)."'The Twilight Zone' gets a makeover for the 'Black Mirror' age ".CNN.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  197. ^Hibberd, James(28 March 2019)."Inside Jordan Peele's boldTwilight Zonereboot: What's new, what's the same ".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  198. ^Gilbert, Sophie (3 April 2019)."What theTwilight ZoneReboot Is Missing ".The Atlantic.Archivedfrom the original on 19 November 2020.Retrieved16 June2021.
  199. ^Fallon, Kevin (28 July 2017)."Inside HBO's 'Room 104,' a New 'Twilight Zone' from the Duplass Brothers".The Daily Beast.Archivedfrom the original on 9 November 2020.Retrieved16 June2021.
  200. ^Seale, Jack (21 May 2021)."Solos review – a dystopian dud even Anne Hathaway can't rescue".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 11 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  201. ^Lyons, Margaret (1 July 2015)."Humans,and Why Robots on TV Are Just Like Us ".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  202. ^Nelson, Samantha (30 April 2020)."Amazon's science-fiction series Upload merges Black Mirror with The Good Place".Polygon.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  203. ^abStein, Scott (8 February 2018)."'Electric Dreams': Like 'Black Mirror,' but a slower burn ".CNET.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  204. ^Travis, Ben (21 February 2017)."Inside No 9, Series 3: guest stars, settings, and three other things to know as the BBC2 comedy drama returns".Evening Standard.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  205. ^Petty, Amber (30 April 2021)."Comfort Viewing: 3 Reasons I Love 'Inside No. 9'".The New York Times.Archivedfrom the original on 23 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  206. ^Hogan, Michael (10 March 2020)."Inside No 9: every episode ranked, from worst to best".The Daily Telegraph.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  207. ^Gitlin, Jonathan (8 August 2019)."Years and Years:Dystopian sci-fi that makesBlack Mirrorfeel bubbly ".Ars Technica.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  208. ^Miller, Liz Shannon (24 June 2019)."Russell T. Davies' miniseries Years and Years is Black Mirror with a heart".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  209. ^Ling, Thomas (14 May 2019)."The Years and Years cast explain why the series is like Black Mirror but" less dystopian "".Radio Times.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  210. ^Stone, Ken (24 July 2020)."San Diego's Spielberg? Q&A With Director Brian Butler Near Sci-Fi Film Premiere".Times of San Diego.Archivedfrom the original on 10 August 2020.Retrieved3 January2022.
  211. ^Kang, Inkoo (5 October 2020)."'Soulmates': TV Review ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  212. ^Framke, Caroline (2 October 2020)."AMC's 'Soulmates' Is Smartest When Not Trying to Be 'Black Mirror': TV Review".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 10 March 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  213. ^Giorgis, Hannah (15 October 2020)."Would a Soul Mate Fix Your Anxiety Right Now?".The Atlantic.Archivedfrom the original on 7 November 2020.Retrieved16 June2021.
  214. ^Jones, Ralph (12 March 2021)."'The One' review: dating app thriller targets 'Black Mirror' fans but fails to match ".NME.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  215. ^Baker, Emily (12 March 2021)."The One, Netflix, review: This Black Mirror wannabe is far too ambitious".i.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  216. ^Kreps, Daniel (4 March 2021)."'Made for Love': Rom-Com Meets 'Black Mirror' in Trailer for HBO Max Series ".Rolling Stone.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  217. ^Lee, Benjamin (31 March 2021)."Made for Love review – Black Mirror-esque comedy needs an upgrade".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  218. ^Prakash, Neha (5 April 2021)."Happily (N)ever After With Cristin Milioti".Marie Claire.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved16 June2021.
  219. ^Whitaker, G. Clay (14 September 2015)."'Black Mirror' Is TV's Magic 8-Ball ".The Daily Beast.Archivedfrom the original on 20 August 2017.Retrieved15 December2017.
  220. ^abBenedictus, Leo (21 September 2015)."Charlie Brooker on Cameron and #piggate: 'I'd have been screaming it into traffic if I'd known'".The Guardian.Archivedfrom the original on 23 September 2015.Retrieved7 September2017.
  221. ^abWhite, Catriona (14 December 2017)."Seven creepy Black Mirror predictions that actually came true".BBC Three.Archivedfrom the original on 23 December 2017.Retrieved15 December2017.
  222. ^Singal, Jesse (16 October 2016)."Black MirrorCreator Charlie Brooker on Predicting Trump, Brexit, and How the Internet Is Making Us Crazy ".Vulture.Archivedfrom the original on 21 September 2019.Retrieved21 September2019.
  223. ^Morris, Brogan (20 January 2017)."Black Mirror: the unexpected prescience of its least-loved episode".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 1 July 2021.Retrieved21 September2019.
  224. ^"Ukraine election: What a TV box set may tell us about the future".BBC.19 April 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 19 April 2019.Retrieved21 September2019.
  225. ^Ritman, Alex (21 October 2016)."'Black Mirror' Creator on How He (Unknowingly) Predicted the Rise of Donald Trump, Season 3 ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on 16 December 2017.Retrieved15 December2017.
  226. ^Karatnycky, Adrian (24 April 2019)."The World Just Witnessed the First Entirely Virtual Presidential Campaign".Politico.Archivedfrom the original on 25 April 2019.Retrieved21 September2019.
  227. ^abcLeane, Rob (3 November 2016)."How Black Mirror Season 3 Is Eerily Coming True".Den of Geek.Archivedfrom the original on 31 October 2020.Retrieved20 June2021.
  228. ^Vincent, Alice (15 December 2017)."Black Mirror is coming true in China, where your 'rating' affects your home, transport and social circle".The Daily Telegraph.Archivedfrom the original on 15 December 2017.Retrieved19 March2018.
  229. ^Denyer, Simon (22 October 2016)."China's plan to organize its society relies on 'big data' to rate everyone".The Washington Post.Archived fromthe originalon 11 February 2019.Retrieved19 March2018.
  230. ^Hughes, William (15 December 2017)."At least one Black Mirror episode is already coming true in China".The A.V. Club.Archivedfrom the original on 27 July 2020.Retrieved15 December2017.
  231. ^Bruney, Gabrielle (17 March 2018)."A 'Black Mirror' Episode Is Coming to Life in China".Esquire.Archivedfrom the original on 16 December 2020.Retrieved19 March2018.
  232. ^Chatbots: PlannedAmazon Alexafeature:
  233. ^Anderton, Joe (8 January 2018)."Pizza Hut is making Black Mirror's self-driving pizza van a reality".Digital Spy.Archivedfrom the original on 9 January 2018.Retrieved8 January2018.
  234. ^Fitz-Gerald, Sean (9 January 2018)."The 'Black Mirror' Killer Pizza Truck Is Real Now, Thanks to Pizza Hut".Thrillist.Archivedfrom the original on 8 August 2018.Retrieved8 August2018.
  235. ^Gilbert, Gerard (12 September 2020)."What's on TV tonight: BBC's Last Night of the Proms will see singers perform Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope And Glory".i.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved20 June2021.
  236. ^Fitzpatrick, Katie (6 September 2020)."Britain's Got Talent viewers 'uncomfortable' at how much the show now resembles Black Mirror".Manchester Evening News.Archivedfrom the original on 24 June 2021.Retrieved20 June2021.
  237. ^McWhertor, Michael (15 November 2018)."Black Mirror's nightmarish social media episode is now a board game".Polygon.Archivedfrom the original on 11 August 2019.Retrieved1 July2019.
  238. ^Alexander, Julia (28 December 2018)."One of Black Mirror: Bandersnatch's games is available to play right now".The Verge.Archivedfrom the original on 11 June 2019.Retrieved19 June2021.
  239. ^Renshaw, David (12 April 2017)."A New Sci-Fi Exhibition Will Offer An ImmersiveBlack MirrorExperience ".The Fader.Archivedfrom the original on 23 September 2017.Retrieved22 September2017.
  240. ^Bell, Amanda (6 January 2019)."Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Takes Meta to the Next Level With Pop-Up Stores".TV Guide.Archivedfrom the original on 6 January 2019.Retrieved6 January2019.
  241. ^Reilly, Nick (3 January 2019)."'Black Mirror' comes to life as 'Bandersnatch' pop-up appears at London's Old Street station ".NME.Archivedfrom the original on 21 April 2021.Retrieved20 June2020.
  242. ^Soundtracks:
  243. ^Trendell, Andrew (23 November 2016)."'Black Mirror' soundtrack for 'San Junipero' episode set for release ".NME.Archivedfrom the original on 17 June 2021.Retrieved19 June2021.
  244. ^Yoo, Noah (12 February 2018)."Sigur Rós and Alex Somers'" Black Mirror "Songs Coming to Vinyl".Pitchfork.Archivedfrom the original on 29 September 2020.Retrieved20 February2021.
  245. ^"NZ Hot Singles Chart".Recorded Music NZ.24 June 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 21 June 2019.Retrieved3 June2021.
  246. ^"Official Singles Chart Top 100".Official Charts Company.13 July 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 12 January 2021.Retrieved3 June2021.
  247. ^Greenhill, Richard (2 April 2018)."The Polish version of Black Mirror might be the best thing on the internet".Vice.Archived fromthe originalon 26 May 2019.Retrieved1 July2019.
  248. ^Muncy, Julie (26 May 2019)."Little Black Mirror Is a Series of Black Mirror Webisodes Coming to Netflix's Latin American YouTube Channel".io9.Archivedfrom the original on 25 May 2019.Retrieved26 May2019.
  249. ^Otterson, Joe (2 June 2019)."'Little Black Mirror' Renamed 'Stories From Our Future' By Netflix ".Decider.Archivedfrom the original on 13 June 2019.Retrieved27 June2019.
  250. ^abJeffery, Morgan (4 June 2019)."Here's why you probably won't see Black Mirror's first spin-off".Digital Spy.Archivedfrom the original on 8 June 2019.Retrieved1 July2019.
  251. ^Dwilson, Stephanie Dube (12 June 2019)."Watch 'Little Black Mirror' Short Films: Stories From Our Future".Heavy.Archived fromthe originalon 1 July 2019.Retrieved1 July2019.
  252. ^abJeffery, Morgan (29 October 2018)."Charlie Brooker reveals why planned Black Mirror spin-offs novels have been shelved".Digital Spy.Archivedfrom the original on 28 August 2020.Retrieved1 November2018.
  253. ^Baxter, Dusty (17 September 2018)."If you're obsessed with Black Mirror, you need the new Inside Black Mirror book".Cosmopolitan.Archivedfrom the original on 27 November 2018.Retrieved1 November2018.
  254. ^"Inside Black Mirror by Charlie Brooker, Annabel Jones, Jason Arnopp | PenguinRandomHouse".Penguin Random House.Archivedfrom the original on 20 August 2018.Retrieved1 November2018.
  255. ^"Inside Black Mirror".Starburst.17 October 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 17 July 2019.Retrieved17 July2019.
  256. ^"'Black Mirror' to Be Adapted Into a Book Series ".TheWrap.13 June 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 13 June 2017.Retrieved14 June2017.
  257. ^Barnett, David (14 June 2017)."Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror to spin off into books – but who should write them?".The Guardian.ISSN0261-3077.Archivedfrom the original on 25 September 2017.Retrieved28 September2017.
  258. ^van Koeverden, Jane (21 September 2017)."Emmy winner Charlie Brooker taps Canadians Cory Doctorow & Sylvain Neuvel for 1st Black Mirror collection".Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.Archivedfrom the original on 12 November 2020.Retrieved18 June2021.
  259. ^"Black Mirror Live Experience | Thorpe Park Resort".Merlin Entertainments.Archivedfrom the original on 12 August 2020.Retrieved24 October2020.
  260. ^Kemp, Ella (26 February 2020)."Thorpe Park unveils new 'Black Mirror Labyrinth' experience".NME.Archivedfrom the original on 1 October 2020.Retrieved24 October2020.
  261. ^West, Amy (25 February 2020)."Black Mirror experience announced at Thorpe Park".Digital Spy.Archivedfrom the original on 28 August 2020.Retrieved24 October2020.
  262. ^Stubbs, Dan (14 May 2020)."Charlie Brooker:" When toilet roll ran out, people started taking it seriously. It doesn't get more real than wiping your arse "".NME.Archivedfrom the original on 22 September 2020.Retrieved24 October2020.
  263. ^Drew, Sophie (21 May 2021)."Thorpe Park: 'I tried the new Black Mirror maze and I thought I was having a heart attack'".Reading Post.Archivedfrom the original on 21 May 2021.Retrieved21 May2021.
  264. ^"Thorpe Park closes Black Mirror Labyrinth".Ride Rater.15 February 2024.Archivedfrom the original on 2 April 2024.Retrieved3 April2024.
edit
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Black_Mirror&oldid=1276351341"