Netflix Plans Live Fan Event for New Season of Black Mirror

LOS GATOS, Calif. — Netflix is inviting fans to delve back into its popular series “Black Mirror” with a virtual live event featuring a rewatch of the acclaimed Season 4 premiere, “USS Callister,” followed by a Q&A with key creatives on April 8, just days ahead of the highly anticipated Season 7 premiere on April 10.

Starting at 9:30 a.m. PST (12:30 p.m. EST; 5:30 p.m. BST), fans will experience a curated rewatch of the episode, which explores themes of technology and reality, including Easter eggs and surprise elements. This will be followed by a live interactive Q&A session moderated by Netflix.

Creator and executive producer Charlie Brooker, along with executive producer Jessica Rhoades, will participate in the post-show discussion, offering insights into their creative process and hints about the new season. Brooker described Season 7 as “reflective and contemplative,” revealing that while technology remains a central theme, the narratives will engage with emotional depth, unlike some of the more rule-breaking narratives of previous seasons.

“Last season, we ripped up the rulebook with episodes like ‘Beyond the Sea,’ which was set in an alternative 1969,” Brooker stated. “This season, we revisit the past but in a different way. There are quite a few emotional episodes this time.”

Rhoades echoed Brooker’s sentiments, calling Season 7 a “beautifully reflective season,” which invites viewers to contemplate their own lives alongside the characters.

Fans can look forward to a special sneak peek of the sequel episode, “USS Callister: Into Infinity,” providing a first glimpse of what’s to come after the long wait for a new installment of the beloved anthology series.

The virtual event serves not only as a chance to engage with fellow fans but also as an opportunity to celebrate the unique storytelling that has made “Black Mirror” a flagship series for Netflix. As anticipation builds for the new season, viewers are encouraged to sign up via TCKR Systems or Streamberry to participate in this exclusive experience.