Netflix’s hit sci-fi anthology series, “Black Mirror,” is coming back for season six after a four-year hiatus with a promised twist (Variety). On Wednesday, Netflix released a trailer featuring the cast of the long-awaited series, including Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Salma Hayek Pinault, Annie Murphy, and Zazie Beetz. (Deadline, Polygon) The teaser indicates that the upcoming season will be the “most unpredictable season yet.” (Engadget)
Created by Charlie Brooker, “Black Mirror” explores the dark side of modern technology through stand-alone cautionary tales featuring an all-star cast that often leaves avid fans guessing what twist will come next. (Collider) The previous five seasons aired episodically, with each episode feeling like an experimental mini-film with its characters, setting, and plot. (IGN)
While it has yet to be announced how many episodes we’ll see in the upcoming season, fans can expect to see Salma Hayek Pinault and Aaron Paul among the guest stars. (CNN) Fans of the series have been eagerly waiting for this news, with the last episodes of Black Mirror released in 2019. (USA Today)
With the trailer’s release, fans are already speculating what the upcoming season six will offer. Supporters of the show will remember how themes of social media, body image, and government control have been explored in previous seasons. (IGN) But the unpredictable nature of the show leaves the possibilities wide open.
While we patiently wait for the new season to drop in June, avid fans can revisit their favorite episodes from the previous seasons. IGN broke down the top “Black Mirror” episodes that audiences should watch ahead of season six’s release. (IGN)
Overall, “Black Mirror” is a groundbreaking series that tackles the ethical dilemmas that come with modern technology while satisfying viewers’ need for a good plot twist. Fans of the show can finally breathe a sigh of relief as they eagerly wait for its return. (ELLE)
