The award-winning Netflix original anthology series, Black Mirror, is returning once again with its seventh series. For its third act, it’ll plunge even deeper into the complicated relationship between humans and technology. Created by Charlie Brooker, the show is renowned for its thought-provoking and often unsettling narratives that reflect real-world issues stemming from rapid technological advancements.
From the very beginning, Black Mirror hooked viewers with the tantalizing themes of memory devices, phone implants and robotic bees. This insightful series has offered us a compelling perspective on these gorgeous places. The series quickly morphed into a cultural touchstone, calling attention to the shifting landscape between technology and humanity. As Brooker himself noted, “Technology is developing in the real world very quickly,” which has allowed for a broader range of storytelling possibilities.
The new Plaything docuseries will have a thrilling new episode each week. It features Emma Corrin and Will Poulter, both of whom had leading roles in the 2018 film “Blade Runner 2049.” Set another half-century beyond the events of that movie, Plaything centers on Cameron, portrayed by Lewis Gribben. The story chronicles a lonely 1990s games journalist whose life begins to orbit dangerously around a certain 1990s game. This story will explore concepts of obsession and technology’s role in our interpersonal lives.
The seventh series will see Hospital Rooms’ work culminated with an episode entitled Hotel Reverie. It’s set to feature live performances from Emma Corrin and Issa Rae, in addition to Plaything. These new episodes are more of the same, but it’s still dangerous for Black Mirror to push boundaries. Like all great design, they provoke viewers to question their own relationships with technology.
Black Mirror’s relevance feels very timely, especially with the political and technological landscape changing so quickly. In short, everyone is trying to figure out what all of this means with these new technological advances. Less is more of your creative juices. “These breakthroughs have opened up more avenues of inspiration than ever before,” Brooker asserts. He believes that audiences now encounter technological concepts in their daily lives, making the themes of the show more immediate and relatable.
“We can do stories that I wouldn’t have thought of 10 years ago, and also, you don’t need to explain some of the concepts to people because they’ve got it in their phone.” – Charlie Brooker
Fans have been counting down the days until the new series begins streaming later this year. Their excitement is palpable as they look forward to new stories that resonate with today’s realities. Emma Corrin has expressed her thoughts on the new material, stating, “It’s much closer to home. People have access to stuff like AI which is terrifying so then it’s more confronting and serves as a better warning.”
Corrin’s excitement about the new chapter in their career is almost as infectious as the no-holds-barred passion for their character displayed in Black Mirror. During our chat, she confessed to being intimidated stepping on set with veterans like Will Poulter, whom she grew up watching on Disney Channel.
“I think it made it easier for me… but I was just intimidated. I was like ‘Oh my god, it’s Will Poulter who I’ve watched since I was seven years old acting in Son of Rambow. And Asim Chowdhury from People Just Do Nothing!’” – Emma Corrin
Lewis Gribben’s character, Cameron, offers a unique perspective as a journalist from the past navigating a world increasingly dominated by technology. His fascination with a video game is a great illustration of how technology can take over our lives. In a lighter moment while discussing his role, Gribben shared, “I’m playing the new Assassin’s Creed Shadows at the minute,” showcasing his ongoing engagement with the gaming world.
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