We haven’t seen any new “Black Mirror” episodes since the fifth season debut back in June 2019. There had been some doubt that a follow-up would even happen after series creator Charlie Brooker hinted they weren’t rushing to make the next season because reality was too grim. Well, it seems that Netflix and Brooker are getting ready to start shooting again in the near future.
Variety reveals that a sixth season of the landmark show is in development at the streaming giant and is expected to have more episodes than the last season, which only consists of three episodes. Given the long break, they surely have a lot of material waiting to be shot.
For his part, Brooker has continued his relationship with Netflix during the “Black Mirror” hiatus, delivering the satirical mockumentary specials “Death to 2020” and “Death To 2021” along with the interactive animation experiment “Cat Burglar.”
“Black Mirror” mixes social commentary with a heightened sense of satirical humor and setting. It’s arguably one of the best and most complex sci-fi shows around, often exploring ethics through a horrific “what if” future where technological advancements are used for nefarious reasons.
The promise of more episodes in season six leads to more questions–are we only getting four or are they aiming for ten or more? Whatever the count ends up being, it’s great to hear that “Black Mirror” is coming back with Brooker still directly involved.
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