The three-year drought of new Black Mirror episodes has finally ended with newly released episodes. Season 6 of the thrilling, science fiction series is out now and people can’t get enough of it. If you are yet to dive into the world of Black Mirror, here is everything you need to know.
What Is Black Mirror?
Black Mirror is a British science fiction series that sees each episode in a whole different place and time with a new plot. The show was created by Charlie Brooker and is said to have been inspired by The Twilight Zone franchise.
Many episodes are dystopian, with a futuristic edge. There have been several episodes that explore advanced technology, causing people to wonder if these episodes could become a reality one day.
The series originally aired on Channel 4. However, by season three, Black Mirror could be found on Netflix; a platform it has stayed on ever since.
How Many Episodes Are There in Black Mirror Season 6?
Spanning across all six series, there is a total of 27 episodes. One of these episodes, Bandersnatch, is interactive, allowing viewers to decide what the protagonists next move is.
Season 6 of Black Mirror has a total of five newly released episodes, all differing in plot, time periods and themes, just as we like it.
The opening episodes, Joan is Awful, follows a regular woman who realises that a global streaming service has created a TV adaptation of her life, starring A-list actor Salma Hayek.
Loch Henry is set in a quiet Scottish town that is hoping to change its horrible history when two youngsters begin creating a documentary to set the record straight. But once they start digging, they reveal something much worse.
Set in an alternative 1969, Beyond the Sea sees two men on a high-tech space craft who frequently head back to Earth, zapping into a computerised body so they can continue to see their family and enjoy Earth’s pleasures. After a tragedy occurs, one man makes an honourable gesture that will ruin things for everyone.
Mazey Day follows a troubled actor who is being relentlessly chased by paparazzi while also trying to come to terms with a hit-and-run she was involved in.
Finally, set in 1979, Northern England, Demon 79 sees a shy sales assistant being forced to commit awful acts in order to avoid disasters.
Star-Studded Casting In New Black Mirror Episodes
Black Mirror has always starred big name actors, however season 6 is a whole other ballgame. We have been blessed with an array of Hollywood A-listers throughout this season, such as:
- Salma Hayek
- Rob Delaney
- Annie Murphy
- Aaron Paul
- Kate Mara
- Michael Cera
- Anjana Vasan
- Hamish Patel
- Myha’la Herrold
- Ben Barnes
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