Why is it called Black Mirror?

The Netflix original series Black Mirror, created by Charlie Brooker, was named after the ominous reflection that peers back at an individual from a blank screen.
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Why is the title Black Mirror?

The name "Black Mirror" refers to a blank video screen.

"Any TV, any LCD, any iPhone, any iPad — something like that — if you just stare at it, it looks like a 'Black Mirror,' and there's something cold and horrifying about that, and it was such a fitting title for the show," Brooker told The Guardian in 2011.
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What does going Black Mirror mean?

Metaphorically, the Black Mirror is what's in front of us after technology stops working. It's the emptiness where we see our person, deformed in black, excluding the light of our rationality. It's the dark side of progress, in a very successful metaphor.
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What is Black Mirror based on?

The series is based on The Twilight Zone and uses technology to comment on contemporary social issues. Most episodes are written by Brooker, with heavy involvement by the executive producer Annabel Jones.
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Who coined the term Black Mirror?

If you didn't already know, the title of Black Mirror is referring to the reflective black screen when your phone or computer is out of use. The show's creator, Charlie Brooker, confirmed the meaning behind the title to The Guardian back in 2014.
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What Is A Black Mirror? What Is It Used For?



Is Black Mirror Based on a true story?

It's wholly original, instead using details that are just real enough so that it can leave viewers feeling deeply disconcerted. However, just because nothing on the show is technically true, that doesn't mean it hasn't appeared to predict actual events.
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What is the scariest episode of Black Mirror?

Most Terrifying Black Mirror Episodes, Ranked
  • 1) Season 4, Episode 3: 'Crocodile' ...
  • 2) Season 1, Episode 3: 'The Entire History of You' ...
  • 3) Season 3, Episode 2: 'Playtest' ...
  • Season 2, Episode 1: 'Be Right Back' ...
  • Season 4, Episode 6: Black Museum.
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How is Black Mirror like real life?

While storylines in some episodes seem far-fetched (e.g., being trapped in a time loop as punishment), the premises in other episodes are eerily realistic. Some more realistic episodes include technologies or dystopian futures that are either already in existence or currently in the works.
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Is all of Black Mirror connected?

Charlie Brooker's dystopian series Black Mirror has an expansive multiverse that intertwines each episode with overt and covert references from previous or future seasons. There are possibly hundreds of connections between all twenty-two episodes and the feature-length film, Bandersnatch (2018).
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Can I watch Black Mirror in any order?

One of the best parts about the anthology series is that because episodes aren't connected, you can watch them in any order you please. To help you get through your impending Black Mirror binge, I've created a viewing guide that should make the most out of your binging experience.
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Was Black Mirror Cancelled?

Black Mirror has not been canceled.
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What is yellow mirror show?

The Yellow Mirror. Party Entertainment Service. ? MIRROR BOOTH & MIRROR MINI ? Philadelphia's coolest photo booth entertainment for events. theyellowmirror.com.
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Why is Black Mirror so good?

People like Black Mirror so much because it's an extremely well-written, well made show. Most episodes have highly original “high concepts”. It plays much like a technology-centric Twilight Zone. The technology is very well handled.
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What is the point of the first episode of Black Mirror?

This episode shows how politicians are so desperate to keep public opinion on their side, that they can be influenced to do the unthinkable. The revolting nature of this episode is undeniable, as the Prime Minister is forced to humiliate himself in front of the whole population in a live broadcast.
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Why was the Black Mirror episode called Crocodile?

The Black Mirror creator implies that the "Crocodile" is actually a life event—in this case, the accident that caused Mia to go through life fearful and unable to fully appreciate what she has. This concept is teased early on, during a flash forward sequence, when Mia prepares to speak about her vision of the future.
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Why is every episode different in Black Mirror?

To look at it plainly, every episode is different in Black Mirror and each of the stories has a new topic, some even really possible to happen shortly. As an anthology series, it is the nature of the show to have new characters and new plots for every appearance. It is different from each other, to say the least.
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Is Black Mirror worth watching?

Black Mirror is one of the most original and best Mini-Series ever created! Each episode tells a different story and while not all, most of them are fascinating. There are a few that are not so good when compared to the others but most of them are fantastic!
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Which Black Mirror episode is best?

10 Best Black Mirror Episodes, Ranked According To Letterboxd
  1. 1 "San Junipero" - 4.1/5.
  2. 2 "White Christmas" - 4.1/5. ...
  3. 3 "Shut Up And Dance" - 4/5. ...
  4. 4 "Hang The DJ" - 3.9/5. ...
  5. 5 "Black Museum" - 3.8/5. ...
  6. 6 "Nosedive" - 3.8/5. ...
  7. 7 "White Bear" - 3.7/5. ...
  8. 8 "USS Callister" - 3.7/5. ...
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Is Black Mirror about technology?

Black Mirror's main theme throughout its run has always been about the consequences of the advancement of technology. But that doesn't mean that it is all bad news. There were some inventions highlighted in the show that, with a few constructive tweaks, could prove to be useful.
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What is an obsidian mirror?

The obsidian mirror was the primary accessory of the supreme Aztec deity Tezcatlipoca, whose name means "smoking mirror." He is often depicted with an obsidian mirror on his chest, in his headdress, or replacing his right foot.
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Can a 14 year old watch Black Mirror?

Older teens may be able to appreciate the provocative messages, but it's not meant for younger kids. Since it's an anthology series, much like The Twilight Zone, content differs drastically episode by episode, so some are more teen-friendly than others.
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What is the weirdest episode of Black Mirror?

Black Mirror Episodes With the Most Shocking Twists
  • 7 Crocodile.
  • 6 Shut Up And Dance.
  • 5 White Bear.
  • 4 White Christmas.
  • 3 Black Museum.
  • 2 Hated In The Nation.
  • 1 The National Anthem.
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How creepy is Black Mirror?

While some of the scenarios are totally far-fetched, others aren't entirely out of the realm of possibility, which makes them even more frightening. As a sci-fi series, Black Mirror is scary more so in the way that it makes you cringe as you think about what society could be like if technology took over.
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Why did they stop making Black Mirror?

Yet, for three years fans wondered whether the show had been cancelled. But the reason for Black Mirror's hiatus, had to do with money and copyright, as is often the case.
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