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Black Mirror Season 7: Mixed Bag of Ideas

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-12T10:30:47.856384+05:30

- Black Mirror season 7 has arrived with six new episodes, but the series seems to be running out of fresh ideas. - The season includes a sequel, a universe tie-in, and familiar narrative beats, raising concerns about originality. - Top episodes like Common People and Hotel Reverie return to the show's roots, exploring tech misuse and emotional impact. - USS Callister: Into Infinity is criticized for being an unnecessary sequel, while other episodes offer thought-provoking content. - Creator Charlie Brooker aims to return to the original Black Mirror formula, focusing on human interactions with technology. Source: [Tech Radar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/i-enjoyed-black-mirror-season-7-but-im-worried-the-anthology-series-is-rapidly-running-out-of-ideas), [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/charlie-brooker-black-mirror-season-7-endings-more-sequels-1236188838/)

Black Mirror season 7 has arrived with six new episodes, but the series seems to be running out of fresh ideas.
The season includes a sequel, a universe tie-in, and familiar narrative beats, raising concerns about originality.
Top episodes like Common People and Hotel Reverie return to the show's roots, exploring tech misuse and emotional impact.
USS Callister: Into Infinity is criticized for being an unnecessary sequel, while other episodes offer thought-provoking content.
Creator Charlie Brooker aims to return to the original Black Mirror formula, focusing on human interactions with technology.

Source: Tech Radar, The Hollywood Reporter