Black Mirror

BY: Matt Elisofon

After two years of slugging it out with themes surrounding the power of technology in the Internet Age, Black Mirror, in a poetic twist, has emerged from relative obscurity, thanks to Netflix’s acquisition of their third season. That’s right, folks, one of the biggest tech giants on the internet is now the distributor of TV’s most techno-wary show. Like the previous two seasons, Mirror, which often draws comparisons to The Twilight Zone for its episodic nature, will once again revolve around our obsession with technology. The only difference now, aside from a bigger platform and budget, is that it will be instantly binge-able and, according to creator Charlie Brooker, more “tonally varied,” in an attempt to placate viewers who tackle the season in one sitting. If the trailer is any indication, Mirror’s allegiance with the enemy not only looks promising, but lends credence to the old adage, “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.”