Netflix is set to release the seventh season of the popular series “The Black Mirror” on April 10, and the first trailer has confirmed that the creators are returning to the iconic plots and ideas that made the show a hit. Screenwriter Charlie Brooker has kept his promise to continue one of the most memorable stories from past seasons – the episode “USS Callister.” In this episode, a boss copies the consciousness of his subordinates into a computer game styled after Star Trek, forcing them to fulfill his every whim.
In addition to revisiting familiar stories, the new season will feature unexpected plot twists. One of the six new episodes will take viewers back to the world of the interactive film “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” from 2018, where viewers could choose the direction of the plot. Netflix had previously abandoned interactive storytelling in 2024, but it seems they have made an exception for this season.
The series’ central theme of exploring the similarities between the human brain and a computer will once again run through all the episodes. Viewers will be prompted to consider how consciousness can adapt to a digital environment and how easily the line between reality and virtual spaces can blur.
The new season will feature well-known actors such as Paul Giamatti, Issa Rae, and Peter Capaldi, who can be seen in the trailer. While plot details are still under wraps, it’s clear that the creators are sticking to the show’s signature dark, ironic, and sometimes brutal narrative style that has captivated audiences since its British period.
The previous season, released in 2023, received mixed reviews. Some episodes varied in quality and atmosphere, leading to doubts among fans about the show’s ability to maintain its uniqueness. It remains to be seen whether the team has taken these criticisms into account in the upcoming season.