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Black Mirror (2011)

Black Mirror is a sci-fi anthology TV series that shows the dark side of life and technology. The series was created by Charlie Brooker, with the first season premiering on British Channel 4 in 2011. Black Mirror is notable for its dark, satirical edge that provides social commentary, particularly in continuously evolving technology. Each episode has a different cast, location, and even reality as it further explores the themes of technological advancement and its potential positives and repercussions of overreliance on it.

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Black Mirror
Anthology
Drama
Science Fiction
Thriller

Cast
Bryce Dallas Howard , Hayley Atwell , Anthony Mackie
Release Date
December 4, 2011
Seasons
5
Writers
Charlie Brooker , Kanak Huq , Jesse Armstrong , Rashida Jones , Michael Schur , William Bridges
Directors
Charlie Brooker
Showrunner
Charlie Brooker
Story By
Charlie Brooker, Michael schur

Summary

Black Mirror is a sci-fi anthology TV series that shows the dark side of life and technology. The series was created by Charlie Brooker, with the first season premiering on British Channel 4 in 2011. Black Mirror is notable for its dark, satirical edge that provides social commentary, particularly in continuously evolving technology. Each episode has a different cast, location, and even reality as it further explores the themes of technological advancement and its potential positives and repercussions of overreliance on it.

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