Netflix is going across the pond for their latest original series, withRadio Timesreporting that the streaming service has signed on to air new episodes of the hit U.K. seriesBlack Mirror. While this deal hasn’t been made official yet, the site reports thatNetflixhas come to terms withBlack Mirrorseries creator Charlie Brooker to create “multiple episodes” of the series, but it isn’t known exactly how many episodes were ordered.
Thesci-fianthology series debuted in 2011 on the U.K. network Channel 4, with the first two seasons consisting of three hour-long episodes. Channel 4 also produced aChristmas Specialthat debuted in December 2014, but this is the first we’ve heard about a new season. Series creator Charlie Brooker is currently writing the new episodes, but it isn’t clear yet who may star in the series. Each episode of the first two seasons, and the Christmas Special, featured a different cast, with the Christmas Special starringJon HammandRafe Spall.
The series examined the “dark side” of technology and how it relates to our own humanity. Other actors who have starred in various episodes includeToby Kebbell,Domhnall Gleeson,Jessica Brown Findlay, Rory Kinnear, Michael Smiley andHayley Atwell. If the show follows it’s current format, it could keep bringing in high-caliber stars, who would only be required to shoot one episode, instead of a lengthy arc.
Netflix wouldn’t comment on the story, but a source from Channel 4 revealed the network would have a first look deal with all of the new episodes, meaning they would air on the network first before debuting on the streaming service. Thestreaming serviceaddedBlack Mirrorto its lineup back in December, with some fans even hostingBlack Mirrorviewing parties. The first two seasons are currently available, but the Christmas Special hasn’t been added yet.
If this news is confirmed,Black Mirrorwill join a strong Netflix lineup that includesHouse of Cards,Hemlock Grove,Orange Is the New Black,Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,Bloodlineand the most recent addition,Narcos, just to name a few. Are you looking forward to new episodes ofBlack Mirroron Netflix? Stay tuned for more onBlack Mirror’s transition to Netflix as soon as more official details are released.
