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“Black Mirror” Is Back on Netflix With Mixed Reactions

April 26, 2023

“Black Mirror” first came to Netflix in 2014, after a successful run on British television since 2011. The Emmy-winning British anthology series has long tackled themes of the dark underbelly associated with modern technology and politics, cementing its role as the contemporary version of “The Twilight Zone.”

Due to its anthology set up, the popular show introduces new cast members every season. This season features a star studded cast, including Salma Hayek-Pinault, Ben Barnes, Josh Hartnett, Michael Cera, Rory Culkin, Himesh Patel, and more.

‘BLACK MIRROR’ season 6 stars:

Aaron Paul

Anjana Vasan

Annie Murphy

Ben Barnes

Clara Rugaard

Daniel Portman

Danny Ramirez

Himesh Patel

John Hannah

Josh Hartnett

Kate Mara

Michael Cera

Myha'la Herrold

Paapa Essiedu

Rob Delaney

Rory Culkin

Salma Hayek Pinault

Zazie Beetz pic.twitter.com/SjNtB5J8dK

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) April 26, 2023

An eerie trailer packs in all of the trippy gore that has enthralled fans for over a decade. This season appears to delve into the dangers of online relationships, amid other issues.

The first trailer for ‘BLACK MIRROR’ Season 6 has been released.

The series releases in June on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/FlazysuUus

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 26, 2023

Reactions From Viewers

While fans are excited to see the show return, some are not loving the big budget makeover. The show began as a lower budget production with British television newcomers in starring roles. The show also oscillates between being a thriller, horror, and science-fiction, and the trailer hints that the show will dip primarily into horror this season.

https://twitter.com/mcstardently/status/1651241875653664770?s=20

Others argue that the realism of the show is what contributed to the overall eeriness, and that the big-name Hollywood revamp takes away from the show’s original point.

https://twitter.com/mcstardently/status/1651241784930979845?s=20

Meanwhile, some Twitter users are cracking jokes about how the reality of the past few years has been crazier than the show.

I thought we were living in season 6 of Black Mirror pic.twitter.com/wVR9hWF4fz

— Shaheed Rajab (@_sketedavidson) April 26, 2023

On the contrary, some were excited to see some of their favorite actors back on screen for the new season. Michael Cera was also recently announced to appear in Greta Gerwig’s much anticipated “Barbie” film.

barbie AND black mirror?!? the michael cera renaissance is here pic.twitter.com/fABD2ZOqBX https://t.co/qBWJoAPHhA

— film struggles (@fionappledylan) April 26, 2023

AARON PAUL IN THE NEW BLACK MIRROR pic.twitter.com/mJfRLhKqxK

— nat (@cinerhea) April 26, 2023

In anticipation for the new season, viewers are sharing their favorite episodes from previous seasons.

The show’s creator, Charlie Brooker, reportedly departed the series due to intellectual property issues between his production company and Netflix.  “Black Mirror” returns to Netflix in June.