The Fate of Black Mirror Revealed

Only months after Black Mirror season six debuted, it’s been confirmed that another installment of the Netflix dystopian series is on the way.

By Hayley Santaflorentina Nov 21, 2023 9:05 PM
| Updated Nov 21, 2023 9:15 PM
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If you've been worried your future TV plans won't include enough dystopia—never fear.

Black Mirror is returning for another installment, per multiple outlets. The news comes only a few months after season six of the science-fiction inspired anthology series premiered on Netflix in June. 

Many details surround season seven of the series—which is executive produced by Charlie BrookerAnnabel Jones and Jessica Rhoades—have not been released at this time, such as casting and a premiere date.

E! News has reached out to Netflix for comment but has not heard back. 

Season six of the series, which debuted a whopping four years after season five, included five episodes and featured actors such as Salma HayekAnnie Murphy, Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, Paapa EssieduMichael Cera and Rory Culkin among its ensemble. 

Filming the sixth season, however, was especially memorable for one of the show's actors. 

After all, Kate Mara, who starred in the season's third episode "Beyond the Sea," was expecting her second child with husband Jamie Bell during filming.

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The couple—who are also parents to a 4-year-old daughterwelcomed their son in Nov. 2022.

"I was very pregnant while we were filming this episode with my little boy," Kate told E! News in June of filming the Netflix show. "So, it's cool to watch 'cause in every scene I think to myself, 'Oh, there's at least two of us in this scene.'"

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While you wait for another season of Black Mirror, keep reading for everything we know about your favorite shows returning in 2024.

Virgin River (Netflix) - Dec. 19

This sixth season promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, delightful wedding drama, as well as uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.

Laid (Peacock) - Dec. 19

In the new series, a woman finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward. Laid is a f--ked up rom-com where the answer to “why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding “Yes. There is. The problem is definitely you.”

Ilana Glazer: Human Magic (Hulu) - Dec. 20

The Broad City alum tackles everything from motherhood to being a stoner in her new stand-up special.

Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays (CBS) - Dec. 20

Hosted and executive produced by Josh Groban, the special features a new format combining compelling stories, music, comedy and a live adoption on stage, celebrating the creation of a new family. Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases and original duets with Groban and his guests, including James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War And Treaty.

2024 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson (Peacock) - Dec. 23

2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson returns for a third annual special highlighting the biggest moments of the year. The comedic duo will close out the year with their unfiltered humor as they recap the past year of pop culture, sports, social media and politics. The special will feature guest appearances from the year’s most talked about celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, Mookie Betts, Kenny G, Blake Griffin, Jon Hamm, Jonquel Jones, Seth Meyers, mgk and Rashida ‘Sheedz’ Olayiwola

The Flipping El Moussas (HGTV) - Dec. 26

Real estate power couple Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa will continue to grow their working relationship while juggling the addition of a rambunctious toddler to their busy family life in the newest season of their follow-doc series.

The season will kick off in Hawthorne, California, where Tarek and Heather Rae tackle their most extreme flip project to date.

Squid Game 2 (Netfix) - Dec. 26

Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won. 

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