After four long years, “Black Mirror” is finally set to make its return to the small screen with a new season — and it’s sooner than you think.
Just this week, Netflix unveiled a new teaser for the show’s sixth season that featured what seems to be a more sinister and more violent version of the unsettling dystopian world of “Black Mirror.” The minute-long clip also boasts an incredible roster of awfully brilliant actors, including Aaron Paul, Salma Hayek, and Michael Cera.
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What Is Black Mirror About?
“Black Mirror” is a sci-fi anthology that explores the dark side of technology and its catastrophic effects on society. Each episode features a standalone story that highlights the perils of social media, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. Among the most notable episodes in the series are:
- “Shut Up and Dance” (Season 3, Episode 3): This episode explores the pros and cons of online surveillance and the power it holds to expose the darkest secrets of the people around us.
- “Nosedive” (Season 3, Episode 1): This episode is a terrifyingly realistic depiction of people’s obsession with their social media image and its tragic consequences.
- “The Entire History of You” (Season 1, Episode 3): A world where all our memories can be stored and erased on a chip implant, leading to questions about privacy and trust, is featured in this episode.
“Black Mirror” aired on the British network, Channel 4, in 2011 and has run for five seasons. The much-awaited sixth season of the series will reportedly premiere in June on Netflix.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of Black Mirror?
British writer-producer Charles Brooker created “Black Mirror.” The cast of “Black Mirror” changes every episode and has featured unforgettable performances from several talented actors, such as:
- Bryce Dallas Howard as Lacie Pound in “Nosedive”: A woman who’s extremely obsessed with her social media merits in a world where social interactions are rated on a five-star scale.
- Miley Cyrus as Ashley O in “Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too”: An unhappy pop star whose entire consciousness, voice, and personality are transferred to a mass-marketed robot doll called AshleyToo.
- Jon Hamm as Matt Trent in “White Christmas”: A man who is blocked in real life by his ex-girlfriend: he only appears as a blurry and pixelated figure to society and to those who blocked him.
Meanwhile, the newest season will feature a long list of Hollywood favorites, including Aaron Paul, Salma Hayek, Michael Cera, Kate Mara, and Rory Culkin, among others.
What is the Rating for Black Mirror?
“Black Mirror” is rated TV-MA in Canada which means that the show is intended for mature audiences only and is the most restrictive rating due to extreme depictions of violence, gore, language, nudity, and graphic sexual content.
How Are the Reviews for Black Mirror?
Through its innovative storytelling and thought-provoking narratives, “Black Mirror” has bagged a total of nine Emmy Awards in the past few years. See what the critics love about “Black Mirror”:
- “Each episode is designed not just to entertain but to provoke conversation. Where are we going and will we be happy when we get there? This is risky, unique television, the kind you don’t see on every network, although don’t be surprised if they don’t all try to copy it soon,” RogerEbert.com shared.
- The Hollywood Reporter also wrote, “Black Mirror continues to be as bracingly original and thought-provoking as ever, a Twilight Zone-influenced gem for the technology age that Brooker only seems to get more creative at fleshing out.”
How to Watch Black Mirror in Canada
“Black Mirror” is available to stream in Canada, so make sure to binge-watch all seasons before the new one drops in June!
Is Black Mirror Available on Streaming?
Netflix
“Black Mirror” is available on Netflix. The show was acquired by Netflix from Channel 4, the British channel that originally aired the series, making its availability exclusive only to the streaming platform.
To stream “Black Mirror” on Netflix, subscribe to any of its monthly plans:
- Basic with ads: CAD$5.99
- Basic: CAD$9.99
- Standard: CAD$16.49
- Premium: CAD$20.99
The platform supports a variety of devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, PCs, smart TVs, and even game consoles like the Sony Playstation and Xbox. You can also download your favorite shows or movies on any device if you wish to stream them offline.
Other Netflix originals, such as “The Crown,” “Bridgerton,” “Emily in Paris,” and “Stranger Things,” are available on the platform as well.
Is Black Mirror Available for Rent (VOD)?
Unfortunately, “Black Mirror” is not available on any video-on-demand platforms in Canada, but Blu-ray DVDs of the series are available on Amazon and other online stores. You can also opt to buy from DVD retailers near you.
Is Black Mirror Available on Cable or Free TV?
“Black Mirror” hasn’t aired on any cable channel in Canada. Meanwhile, the first two seasons of the show were originally aired on the UK-based network Channel 4, before being acquired by Netflix to stream exclusively on its platform.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch Black Mirror?
No, “Black Mirror” is readily available to stream on Netflix Canada.
A Vision of the Horrors of the Future
“Black Mirror” is a cautionary tale about what lies ahead for society if we turn a blind eye to the potential dangers of our rapidly advancing technology. Each story forces its viewers to assess the ethical implications of extreme dependency on technology and challenges us to make better choices about its use to create a better future for ourselves.
Whether you watch it on Netflix or via DVD, “Black Mirror” will surely get you hooked with its messed-up yet riveting tales of technology.