The #1 Series on Netflix Today is a Mind-Melting Blend of Horror and Sci-Fi!
The most watched series on Netflix today is a horror-infused science fiction program in the vein of The Twilight Zone. The show in question just released its seventh season on the platform last week, which likely has something to do with its current chart position. If you haven’t pieced it together, I’m talking about the celebrated anthology series Black Mirror.
Each episode of Black Mirror is self-contained. Many of the episodes take inspiration from current events, as well as paralleling themes from celebrated anthology efforts of yesteryear. Many of the series episodes tap into the darker side of technology.
Charlie Brooker created the show for Channel 4 in his native UK. From the third season on, however, the program has been a Netflix original production. The show has been around since 2011. Yet, Brooker and company don’t crank out new seasons with any real urgency. It seems the creative team is more concerned with creating when inspiration strikes, rather than trying to squeeze blood out of a turnip.
What is this Netflix original series about?
A series of stand-alone dramas — sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia — Black Mirror is a contemporary spin on classic series like The Twilight Zone with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world, particularly regarding both intended and unintended consequences of new technologies and the effect they have on society and individuals. Each story features its own cast of unique characters.
The slow and steady approach has worked to remarkable effect. The program is beloved by both critics and viewers. Not to mention, Black Mirror has taken home nine Emmys and four BAFTAs since its inception.
Many credit the series (along with its contemporary American Horror Story) with revitalizing the anthology format. There has been a definite resurgence in the format since the program launched in 2011. Soulmates, Upload, and Humans are three series that critics have pointed out as likely inspired by Black Mirror.
If you’re curious to experience the series and see what all of the fuss is about, head over to Netflix to see what you think. All seven seasons are currently available to stream.
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