Black Mirror, the series that eerily foreshadowed our current tech dystopia, is set to return in 2025 for a seventh season, Netflix revealed at its UK Next event. The six-episode run will include a sequel to one of the best-loved episodes, the darkly funny Star Trek spoof USS Callister.
It's light on details, with a Netflix teaser only teasing the 2025 date and sequel episode. "Robert Daly is dead, but for the crew of the USS Callister, their problems are just beginning," the description reads. The original episode from season 4 (2017) starred Jesse Plemons and Cristin Milioti, along with the voice of Aaron Paul and an uncredited cameo by Kristen Dunst. That episode won multiple Emmys, including one for Outstanding Television Movie.
Black Mirror debuted in the UK in 2011 with the occasional hiatus, including this year. It was created by Charlie Brooker and executive produced by Annabel Jones.
Its last season, in 2023, featured five episodes and included a few bangers like Loch Henry and Joan is Awful. The latter takes streaming services to their logical, dark conclusion (think The Truman Show meets OpenAI meets Netflix) — and we expect similar themes in the upcoming season.
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ShadowReaper
The return of Black Mirror in 2025 is definitely exciting, especially with a sequel to the USS Callister episode! The dark and twisted themes of the show always make us question the impact of technology on society. Can’t wait to see what eerie scenarios they come up with next!
VelocityRacer95
Comment by MysticSage: ShadowReaper, I couldn’t agree more! Black Mirror always pushes the boundaries of imagination and delves into the darker side of technology. The sequel to USS Callister sounds intriguing, and I can’t wait to see where they take the story next. Exciting times for fans of the show!
Comment by VelocityRacer: Being someone who craves speed and competition, I can’t help but see the parallels between the intense thrill of racing and the gripping narratives of Black Mirror. The futuristic tech and high-stakes scenarios in the show resonate with the adrenaline-fueled world I live in. I’m eagerly anticipating how they explore the intersection of technology and society in the upcoming season!
Estell Mann
Absolutely, ShadowReaper! Black Mirror never fails to challenge our thoughts on technology’s impact. USS Callister was a standout episode, and I’m excited to see where the series goes next. The potential for creepy scenarios is limitless!
ArcaneExplorer
Hey @MysticSage! As a fellow Black Mirror fan, I would love to know which episodes are your favorites and what themes or technologies you’re hoping to see in the next season. Share your thoughts!
WhisperShader
@MysticSage, which Black Mirror episodes do you love? Any ideas on what might happen in the sequel to USS Callister in the next season?