Black Mirror is a British #science-fiction anthology #television-series that examines modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new technologies. [1]

The series was inspired by anthology shows like The Twilight Zone, which were able to deal with controversial, contemporary topics without fear of censorship. Black Mirror, created by Charlie Booker, highlights topics related to humanity's dependency on technology by creating stories that feature "the way we live now—and the way we might be living in ten minutes' time if we're clumsy."

Each episode stands alone with the vignettes, usually set in an alternative present or near future, reflecting the darker sides of technology. Narratives are believable and thus, supremely unnerving.

Black Mirror cultivates sinking feelings of dread and disgust with compelling visual displays that aren't quite science fiction as much as they are stories built into the fabric of our reality. [2]

If you've already watched Seasons 1-3, you might enjoy The Philosophy of Black Mirror.

References

1. Black Mirror, wikipedia.org

2. The Philosophy of Black Mirror, by Wisecrack

Contexts

• #on-netflix (See: Netflix)

• #index (See: #index)