Black Mirror is ready to show us something real and free and beautiful.
Six months after confirming the Charlie Brooker-created series would be returning for season seven in 2025, Netflix announced a slew of stars who will be joining the mind-bending anthology series.
Nineteen cast members were revealed in a cryptic video posted by the Black Mirror account to X, formerly Twitter, Sept. 19 and include Awkwafina, Chris O'Dowd, Emma Corrin, Issa Rae, Paul Giamatti, Rashida Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross and more.
In keeping with the show's mysterious vibes, the short video featured a vintage computer screen with the caption, "TCKR_Confidential_NotForDistribution.mp4." The announcement featured plenty of Easter Eggs for fans to dig into, starting out by saying "An error has occurred," and asking them to "Press any key to continue."
The video then begins to reboot before showcasing all the new actors joining this season, with cryptic quotes mixed in including: "Lonely old place isn't it?" "Oh dear—is the entire internet wrong?" "Who drank my almond milk?" and "I'll be yours forever more."
When the new season was first announced in March, Netflix also gave a few clues as to what fans could expect of the upcoming six episodes, teasing, "Six new stories, but one looks a little familiar."
During the Next on Netflix event in London, it was confirmed the next installment would include a continuation of the season four episode "USS Callister," which starred Jesse Plemons as a reclusive video game executive who creates his own simulation to terrorize his subordinates.
The episode costarred Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, Osy Ikhile and Milanka Brooks—all of whom are set to return for the new season.
Over its long run, which started on Netflix in 2011, the anthology series has picked up six Emmy wins, including two for "USS Callister."
And Brooker is thrilled for fans to see what else he and the show have brewing for season seven.
"I'm really excited," he told The Hollywood Reporter in May. "I'm always excited about all of them, but I think we have a really good mix."
He also teased, "We are doing something really cool right now that we've never done before—but I can't say what it is."
While you wait for Black Mirror to hit your small screen in 2025, keep reading to find out what other shows will be premiering through the rest of the year.
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.