Netflix’s beloved dark anthology, “Black Mirror,” is ready to impress once more with news of its seventh season set to debut in 2025.
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Fans are really excited because the season will bring back the highly praised “USS Callister” episode from Season 4. The update came out during Netflix’s Next on Netflix event in London via The Hollywood Reporter.
USS Callister” grabbed viewers with its deep dive into a “Star Trek”-esque universe, showing off stars like Jesse Plemons, Cristin Milioti, and Jimmi Simpson.
The episode skillfully tells the tale of Captain Robert Daly, who is first seen as a wise and courageous leader, only to reveal that he is the complete opposite. The story ends with Daly’s grim fate, teasing, “Robert Daly is dead, but for the crew of the USS Callister, their problems are just beginning.”
Six new stories, but one looks a little familiar. Black Mirror returns 2025. pic.twitter.com/uJmpxEhZH4
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Besides the return to the “USS Callister” world, Season 7 is showing we’ll get more with five fresh stories, despite mixed reviews for Season 6 after a long break. IGN’s take on Season 6 was a mixed bag, saying, “…but only two of five episodes are bright spots.”
Season 7’s connection to “USS Callister” and the chance for the series to get back its reputation for making you think with dystopian tales has everyone excited.
Charlie Brooker and the team aren’t saying much, but just knowing we’re heading back to “USS Callister” has got both fans and critics buzzing.
As “Black Mirror” heads into its seventh season, the “USS Callister” sequel is a big draw, mixing familiar with new. Known for its sharp look at human psychology and technology’s effects on society, the show promises to keep offering deep insights. S
