The interactive episode Bandersnatch is set to be removed from Netflix, with the last opportunity to view it ending on May 12. Originally launched in 2018, Bandersnatch offered a unique, user-directed experience in a narrative set in 1984, where viewers made choices influencing the outcome of the story.

Despite its innovation, Netflix has signaled a move away from interactive content, as highlighted by their spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher stating, “the technology served its purpose” and is seen as limiting in the current landscape of app development.

While Bandersnatch was a standout episode, its removal raises questions about Netflix’s commitment to interactive narratives, as they transition towards more conventional gaming offerings available for download.

As we approach the removal date, fans of Black Mirror and interactive TV are left reflecting on the landmark cultural impact made by Bandersnatch, which blended traditional television with gaming elements to explore deeper narratives about choice and consequence.