Netflix’s horror anthology series Black Mirror is set to return on April 10. The latest season will continue exploring the unsettling intersections of technology and society, with several episodes revisiting and connecting past narratives.

Among the anticipated features is a sequel to the 2018 interactive film, Bandersnatch, which received critical acclaim for its unique storytelling format. The new season will dive back into themes reminiscent of previous episodes, such as the popular USS Callister from Season 4.

New Trailer Insights

In the latest trailer, we see Will Poulter reprising his character from Bandersnatch, engaging in chilling dialogues that hint at the ethical ramifications of technology. He challenges the fundamental purpose of software development, asking:

“We have to create software that elevates us, or else what is the point of the tools at our disposal?”

The return of Bandersnatch is particularly exciting, as the original film allowed viewers to make choices influencing the storyline, an interactive approach that captivated audience engagement.

As the series teases new narratives involving VR and artificial intelligence, the path ahead looks both grim and thought-provoking, staying true to Black Mirror’s reputation for its dark yet insightful commentary on modern society.