Black Mirror Renewed On Netflix Confirms Charlie Brooker

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Black Mirror is officially returning to Netflix.

Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, recently told Netflix’s Tudum that the show will be back. He hinted that the new season will be very much in the spirit of classic Black Mirror episodes.

The announcement comes on the heels of the show scoring its first-ever Golden Globe nominations.

Season 7 was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

Rashida Jones and Paul Giamatti both received praise for their acting in the episodes “Common People” and “Eulogy.”

Season 7 Highlights

Brooker commended Jones’ nuanced performance in “Common People,” noting how she skillfully conveyed advertising messages with a strangely detached quality – he even observed a sense of emptiness in her expression. He also pointed out her history with the show, as she helped write “Nosedive” in Season 3.

Paul Giamatti’s acting in “Eulogy” was particularly memorable. Despite spending most of the episode seemingly stuck in the past and only interacting with one other person, he brought a genuine and moving emotional depth to the role, which has made the episode a personal favorite for creator Charlie Brooker.

Brooker characterized “Eulogy” as both sweet and profoundly sad, and described “Common People” as haunting, even calling it the perfect example of what Black Mirror is all about. He also noted that he appreciates getting strong emotional responses from the audience.

A Return to Form

According to Brooker, Season 7 has really resonated with viewers, with each episode appearing as both a favorite and least favorite among different people – showing just how diverse and thought-provoking the show is.

He described creating something new as similar to making an album with a variety of musical styles – like punk, ballads, and experimental tracks – explaining that each new piece brings its own unique difficulties.

Episodes such as “Hotel Reverie,” “Plaything,” and the unexpected follow-up to “USS Callister” were all groundbreaking, both in how they were made and the stories they told.

Charlie Brooker explained that they intentionally created two different versions of the ‘Bête Noire’ episode using alternate spellings, so viewers might see slightly different things. He was happy the playful trick turned out to be surprisingly effective.

What’s Next?

Besides Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker is working on a new crime thriller for Netflix. He describes this project, which is quite different in style and subject matter, as “the most detective show of all time.” He’s been inspired by shows and films like Columbo, Seven, The Bridge, and Knives Out.

Despite everything, Charlie Brooker is already starting to plan the next season of Black Mirror. He says he’s already begun thinking about it and ideas are forming.

Although he playfully dismisses the idea of a “Black Mirror”-themed country music festival, viewers can look forward to more thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and innovative episodes coming to Netflix.

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2026-01-10 19:31