The seventh season of Black Mirror has just dropped on Netflix, and fans are already devouring the series.
The popular show is back with more gripping narratives exploring weighty themes like nostalgia, loneliness, and even revisiting beloved episodes.
The sixth episode of the new season acts as a sequel to the season four premiere, USS Callister, which has garnered a loyal fan base over time. The fourth episode also revisits characters from the standalone interactive episode, Bandersnatch.
Showrunner Charlie Brooker has filled the new season with themes that have become synonymous with the dystopian series. But what can viewers watch once they've finished all six episodes?
We've put together a list of shows similar to Black Mirror available for streaming on Netflix, reports the Mirror.
Love, Death and Robots
For those in search of an ongoing series, Love, Death and Robots is set to release a new season on May 15. Much like Black Mirror, this anthology series presents a fresh story with each episode.
However, unlike the popular Brooker show, this three-season series is entirely animated, with bite-sized episodes as short as eight minutes. Despite its brief format, the animated series has bagged 13 Emmy Awards, thanks to its skilled artists and producers.
The show was created by Tim Miller, renowned for directing the Marvel hit film Deadpool. The rest of the crew is equally impressive, with Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Fincher (Fight Club) serving as one of the executive producers.
Love, Death and Robots is currently streaming on Netflix.
Dark
Dark is another series that blends various genres familiar to Black Mirror fans. This thrilling three-season drama doubles as a science fiction show.
Its captivating plot follows four families in a fictional German town who, while searching for a missing child, stumble upon a time-travel conspiracy that connects them.
The thriller, which premiered in 2017, was Netflix's first German-language show. Currently, it holds an impressive 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the second season boasting a perfect 100 percent approval score.
A gripping series to binge-watch after Black Mirror, the entire Dark boxset is ready for viewing.
Dark is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Oats Studios
Another anthology series, Oats Studios is often regarded as a hidden treasure on the streaming platform.
Similar to Black Mirror, each episode explores different and sometimes nightmarish stories, often with dystopian themes. The show, which currently has ten episodes ranging from four to 25-minutes, is the brainchild of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Neill Blomkamp (District 9).
The short film collection has featured A-list actors including Sigourney Weaver and Dakota Fanning.
Viewers are frequently surprised when they come across this anthology. One X (formerly Twitter) user recently discovered the show and shared: "Oats Studios on Netflix is such a hidden gem idk why I've never heard of it."
Oats Studios is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Alice in Borderland
While Alice in Borderland is not exactly a hidden gem, it is a must-see for Black Mirror fans. The series follows Arisu, a video-game enthusiast, who finds himself trapped in an alternate version of Tokyo, where he and his friends must participate in dangerous games to survive.
The series, inspired by Haro Asō's manga, tackles political issues including social disparity.
A fan gushed on Rotten Tomatoes: "Literally the best show I've ever seen. The plot twist is very intriguing and I loved to see all the character development."
Catch Alice in Borderland now on Netflix.
Altered Carbon
Drawing from Richard K. Morgan's book, Altered Carbon unfolds in a future where minds can be saved and swapped between bodies.
Ex-soldier Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman), after 250 years locked away, is resurrected in a fresh body and has to crack a murder case for his liberty.
While the show spins a singular narrative, it delves into Black Mirror-esque topics like societal divides and immortality.
Despite high praise from audiences, the show was axed post two seasons. It boasts a stellar 95 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a viewer calling it "a masterpiece."
Stream Altered Carbon now on Netflix.
Black Mirror Season 7 is streaming now on Netflix.
