- The highly anticipated sixth season of “Black Mirror” finally premiered on June 15, ending a four-year wait for fans.
- However, some fans have expressed their disappointment with the latest season, feeling that it lacks the quintessential “Black Mirror” essence.
- Creator Charlie Brooker has clarified that the show was never solely about portraying technology as bad; rather, it focuses on the flawed nature of humanity.
Following a four-year hiatus, the latest season of “Black Mirror” arrived to mixed reviews from fans. Many expressed disappointment despite the high expectations set by Netflix, claiming that the season lacks the distinctive “Black Mirror” essence.
Despite being promoted as the “most unpredictable season yet,” the premiere on June 15 failed to generate significant social media buzz.
Fans specifically feel that the absence of the iconic “tech is bad” theme is what the season lacks.
—Layah Heilpern (@LayahHeilpern) June 18, 2023
For example, one disappointed fan expressed their opinion on Twitter, stating, “Black Mirror was supposed to be about the dystopian potential of tomorrow’s technology. Now it’s turned into an adult’s modern-day Goosebumps. Disappointing.” This tweet has gained nearly 1,000 likes as of June 21.
—Ryan (@RyydeOrDie) June 19, 2023
Another Twitter user echoed a similar sentiment, saying, “Black Mirror is not Black Mirroring like Black Mirror has Black Mirrored before.” This tweet has garnered close to 11,000 likes as of June 21, with many others sharing a similar opinion.
However, Charlie Brooker, the creator of “Black Mirror,” has clarified that the show was never solely focused on illustrating the negative aspects of technology. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Brooker expressed his frustration with the misconception that the show is solely about demonizing tech. He emphasized that the series is actually about the flaws and complexities of human nature.
According to Brooker, the new season still contains elements of media commentary and satire, similar to previous seasons. These aspects inevitably relate to one’s image and perception in society.
The sixth season of “Black Mirror” consists of five episodes, each offering a unique storyline. The season includes themes such as AI dystopia, a Scottish thriller, space horror, paparazzi gone wrong, and a dark comedy set in the late ’70s.
Within a week of its release, “Black Mirror” season six has achieved significant success, ranking second on Netflix’s Top 10 Global TV shows in the English chart with 11.3 million views. It follows closely behind season four of “Never Have I Ever” with 11.5 million views.
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