Charlie Brooker and his notorious dystopian anthology series, Black Mirror, is coming back with a brand new season on Netflix.
The highly anticipated Netflix series is set to make its long-awaited comeback on June 15, as announced by the streaming site. This week, Netflix revealed not only the release date but also episode descriptions and the complete official trailer. You can watch the trailer here.
Season six promises to serve us “five new films, five new worlds, five new realities,” according to the trailer. Brooker and his team have cooked up some intriguing offerings, including a hilarious spoof of their own platform, Netflix, cleverly named Streamberry. Complete with the iconic ‘tudum’ sound effect, this fictional streaming service. In a brilliant twist, one of Streamberry’s shows, Joan is Awful, takes centre stage. The catch? The titular character, portrayed by Annie Murphy, is watching the show alongside her partner, completely unaware that her own life is being transformed into a sensational hit series starring none other than Salma Hayek. Naturally, chaos ensues.
The star-studded ensemble of season six as it boasts an impressive cast lineup. This extraordinary roster features the talents of Aaron Paul, Anjana Vasan, Annie Murphy, Auden Thornton, Ben Barnes, Clara Rugaard, Daniel Portman, Danny Ramirez, Himesh Patel, John Hannah, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Monica Dolan, Myha’la Herrold, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Delaney, Rory Culkin, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel Blenkin, and Zazie Beetz.
Here are the episodes you can expect from Season 6 of Black Mirror:
Joan Is Awful
An average woman is stunned to discover a global streaming platform has launched a prestige TV drama adaptation of her life — in which she is portrayed by Hollywood A-lister Salma Hayek Pinault.
Directed by: Ally Pankiw
Written by: Charlie Brooker
Starring: Annie Murphy, Salma Hayek Pinault, Michael Cera, Himesh Patel, Rob Delaney, Ben BarnesÂ
Loch Henry
A young couple travel to a sleepy Scottish town to start work on a genteel nature documentary, but find themselves drawn to a juicy local story involving shocking events of the past.
Directed by: Sam Miller
Written by: Charlie Brooker
Starring: Samuel Blenkin, Myha’la Herrold, Daniel Portman, John Hannah, Monica Dolan
Beyond the Sea
In an alternative 1969, two men on a perilous high-tech mission wrestle with the consequences of an unimaginable tragedy.
Directed by: John Crowley
Written by: Charlie Brooker
Starring: Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Auden Thornton, Rory Culkin
Mazey Day
A troubled starlet is dogged by invasive paparazzi while dealing with the consequences of a hit-and-run incident.
Directed by: Uta Briesewitz
Written by: Charlie Brooker
Starring: Zazie Beetz, Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez
Demon 79
Northern England, 1979. A meek sales assistant is told she must commit terrible acts to prevent disaster.
Directed by: Toby Haynes
Written by: Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali
Starring: Anjana Vasan, Paapa Essiedu, Katherine Rose Morley, David Shields
The series counts Brooker, Jessica Rhoades, Annabel Jones and Bisha K. Ali among its executive producers and comes from Brooker and Jones’ production company Broke & Bones.Â
What’s Black Mirror?
In case you’re in need of a refresher or you’re new to the Black Mirror world, Brooker’s sci-fi extravaganza unveils chilling tales set in the not-too-distant future or slightly askew versions of reality, all aimed at leaving you with an unsettling sense of unease. Through its bizarre narratives, the show masterfully weaves sharp social commentary, highlighting the contemporary notions that haunt our society.
Take, for instance, the immensely popular episode titled “Nosedive.” Within its gripping narrative, we’re introduced to a world where a peculiar iteration of social media holds sway, directly impacting one’s social status. We witness how far a woman is willing to go in order to preserve her pristine and socially acceptable image, providing a thought-provoking examination of our obsession with appearances and the lengths we’ll traverse to fit into the mold.
Black Mirror consistently serves up thought-provoking episodes that blur the lines between fiction and reality, leaving us with a lingering sense of dread and introspection. It’s a show that unflinchingly dissects contemporary ideas, reminding us that our seemingly innocuous technological advancements can have profound and often unsettling implications.
