It might be seen as irony that technology is the undoing of Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, given that Black Mirror stories tend to focus on the dangers of relying on technology. Though the 2018 special episode, which allowed viewers to plot their own journeys with the help of an on-screen pop-up menu, initially survived Netflix’s purge of […]
Black Mirror’s Jimmi Simpson Is Totally Up for More ‘USS Callister’
Black Mirror fans felt excitement and joy—unfamiliar emotions to associate with the dystopian series, to be honest—upon learning that the show’s seventh season would include a sequel to season four’s “USS Callister.” Now that “USS Callister: Into Infinity” has hit Netflix, putting its cast of humans and digital-clones-trapped-in-a-video-game through a new high-stakes adventure, the question […]
8 More Black Mirror Episodes That Deserve Sequels
Black Mirror season seven is now streaming on Netflix, and its six-episode drop contains a first for the series in sequel “USS Callister: Into Infinity.” The follow-up to the popular season four episode is the standout of the bunch, and with the knowledge that series creator Charlie Brooker is pondering other sequel ideas for future […]
Black Mirror Standout ‘USS Callister’ Almost Got Its Own Spin-Off Series
On any list of best Black Mirror episodes to date, season four’s “USS Callister” hovers near the top, with many fans and critics calling it their favorite of all time. Part Star Trek homage, part virtual-reality nightmare, part deliciously executed revenge scheme, “USS Callister” also made a mark with its special effects and standout performances. […]