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Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Netflix has renewed 'Black Mirror' for a eighth season, with creator Charlie Brooker already working on new ideas, comparing the process to making an album and hinting at exploring new tones and themes. The series remains popular, earning Golden Globe nominations, and Brooker has also teased a new, unrelated crime thriller series.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Deadline
Netflix has renewed 'Black Mirror' for an eighth season, with creator Charlie Brooker working on new episodes that will continue the show's exploration of dystopian themes. The series remains one of Netflix's longest-running shows, with no details yet on cast or tone for the new season. Brooker is also developing a serious detective series for Netflix.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Variety
Netflix has renewed 'Black Mirror' for an eighth season, with creator Charlie Brooker expressing excitement about returning to explore new themes, as the series continues to predict and critique technological advancements. The show is also nominated for Golden Globes, highlighting its critical acclaim.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Charlie Brooker, creator of Black Mirror, is developing a four-part detective crime series for Netflix, featuring a tormented detective in Bleakford hunting a ritualistic serial killer, starring Paddy Considine, Georgina Campbell, and Lena Headey.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
Charlie Brooker is developing an untitled four-part detective series for Netflix starring Paddy Considine, Lena Headey, and Georgina Campbell, described as a serious crime thriller about a detective hunting a ritualistic serial killer in the UK. The show is produced by Netflix and marks Brooker's latest project after Black Mirror Season 7.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
Charlie Brooker, creator of 'Black Mirror,' is developing a four-part crime thriller series for Netflix, featuring stars like Paddy Considine, Georgina Campbell, and Lena Headey, about a detective hunting a ritualistic serial killer in the UK.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
Charlie Brooker, creator of "Black Mirror," discusses the timely relevance of the season 6 premiere episode "Joan Is Awful," which explores the impact of generative AI on personal privacy and the entertainment industry. Released during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the episode resonated with concerns about AI's role in creative fields, a topic that stars Annie Murphy and Salma Hayek were already worried about. Brooker reflects on the surreal timing of the episode's release and its contribution to the ongoing conversation about AI and data privacy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Charlie Brooker discusses the eerie timeliness of the "Joan Is Awful" episode from Black Mirror's sixth season, which coincided with the rise of AI technology and the 2023 Hollywood strikes. He reflects on the episode's impact, the challenges of writing it, and the broader implications of AI in the entertainment industry. Brooker also teases the upcoming seventh season of Black Mirror, including a sequel to the popular "USS Callister" episode, and shares his thoughts on the future of the series.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IndieWire
"Black Mirror" is set to return to Netflix in 2025 with a six-episode seventh season, including a sequel to the popular "USS Callister" episode. The original cast members have not been officially announced for the sequel, but the logline suggests their return. Little else is known about the upcoming season, but creator Charlie Brooker will be an executive producer alongside Jessica Rhoades and Annabel Jones. The original "USS Callister" episode is highly regarded and won several Emmys.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
The hit sci-fi show "Black Mirror" has been renewed for a seventh season, with production set to begin later this year. No casting or plot details have been confirmed yet. The show, created by Charlie Brooker, returned earlier this year after a four-year hiatus and achieved record viewing numbers on Netflix. "Black Mirror" has been praised for its ability to predict the future in a dystopian manner, and the most recent season featured an episode about a streaming service that co-opts people's lives using AI.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Charlie Brooker, creator of the hit TV series Black Mirror, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) will never match the depth of human creativity because it is not "messy" enough. Brooker expressed initial panic and despair when he instructed an AI chatbot to write an episode of Black Mirror, but quickly realized that the AI's output was derivative and lacked imagination. While acknowledging the power of AI as a tool, Brooker believes that it cannot replace the creativity of human beings. He also addressed criticisms that the show has become less bleak and more commercial since moving to Netflix, and expressed his love for technology despite the show's dark themes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Digital Spy
Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker revealed that the upcoming season 6 episode 'Beyond the Sea' was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and the experience of working from home. The episode features two astronauts who have the ability to occupy a terrestrial 'replica' during hyper-sleep. Brooker made sure to avoid explicitly referencing the pandemic in the episode, but acknowledged the similarities in the isolation felt by the characters and the social distancing experienced during the pandemic. The new season of Black Mirror will feature several episodes set in the past to shake up the show's formula.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Decider
Black Mirror Season 6, released on Netflix, features five new episodes that showcase the growing threats of advanced technology and cynical interests. The latest installment feels more grounded than ever, with some episodes being better than others. The top-ranked episode, "Joan Is Awful," offers smart commentary on artificial intelligence and the ingrained evilness of capitalism, while being laugh-out-loud hilarious. The season was penned during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have influenced its darker tone.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The latest season of Black Mirror features an episode titled "Beyond the Sea," which takes place in an alternate 1969 where astronauts can beam their consciousness back to Earth via a space-travel link. The episode explores themes of love, connection, and isolation, as well as the consequences of making flawed choices amid emerging science. The episode's Manson-esque murder scene was difficult for the actors to film, and the love triangle between the characters adds a complicated layer to the story.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WIRED
Charlie Brooker, creator of the Netflix series Black Mirror, returns with the sixth season after a four-year break. The new season turns the camera on itself and the content machine, exploring the uncomfortable nature of turning atrocities into entertainment. Brooker discusses his worries about disinformation, misinformation, and the unfunny end of AI-generated images. He also talks about his pro-technology stance and how he uses worst-case scenarios to explore the potential misuse of technology.