Black mirror withdrawal symptoms?

From returning lost loves to unspeakable acts with pigs, Black Mirror evokes tears, shock, and disgust as we delve into every “morale of the story” episode. Questioning everything from the danger of technology to human nature, each tale haunted and thrilled. A tough act to follow.

I’ve been personally disappointed by the compiled lists of suggested shows to watch after Black Mirror as I think they only look superficially. Black Mirror is not just a dark show, but has a multitude of layers that draw us in. What was it that drew you to Black Mirror? See below for top Netflix recommendations personalised to you.

Unsure, just need more!! – Love, Death, and Robots

Was Black Mirror the perfect show for you, but unsure why? Love Death and Robots is Black Mirror’s little sister – smaller bite sized chunks of individual animated tales exploring human nature, horror, and technological advancements. Don’t let “animated” put you off, the detail is surreal with human characters as real as us. Stories include robots of holiday after the death of all humans, how super intelligent yoghurt ran the world, and teched- up farmers defending their crops from a violent alien invasion. I cannot put into words how much I rate this show!

Dark human nature – American Horror Story. End of the F***ing World

American Horror Story: 9 (more on the way) standalone series of dark tales, with a modern American history twist. Gruesome violence and twisted tales, this show is niche and not for everyone. Murder and bloodshed gush from every episode exploring cults, haunted hotels, killer clowns, circus freaks, witches, and the devil himself. Donald trump’s election, the Zodiac Killer, Roanoke (I had to google that one), and other notable points in American history give the show an air of realism, making it all the more terrifying. Not for the faint hearted!

For those who prefer psychological with mild gore, End of the F***ing world follows teenage psychopath James who after years of killing animals now wants to kill his first human. The opportunity arises when troubled classmate Alyssa suggests they run away together, and across two series we follow their dark adventures.

Artificial Intelligence (Film)

If artificial intelligence stores are what you’re after, then Steve Spielberg’s appropriately titled Artificial Intelligence is for you! Despite the 2001 release date, this film has aged well. Robot child David programmed to love unconditionally clashes with his jealous human brother Martin. We follow David’s journey as he tried to make sense of the world. Like a modern day Pinocchio, he longs to find a way to be a real boy.

Technology – Altered Carbon

In Altered Carbon, human’s memories are automatically stored onto a hard drive device in their neck, and after death they “resleeve” (replace their bodies for younger ones with the device reimplanted). If your hard drive, known as “stack”, is destroyed there is no back up – unless of course you are rich! The wealthy use clones and satellites as back-ups to remain immortal. When the world’s wealthiest man is murdered, his back-up enlists a political prisoner to solve his murder, in exchange for a new chance at life.

Love and Relationships – The One

Reminiscent of Black Mirror’s “Hang the DJ”, The One explores how technology can find your perfect match. Send in a strand of hair, and you’ll be matched with the one – simple enough, right? But can it be trusted? Happy relationships fracture as people question their own judgement – are they already with the right person, or should they use technology to find their real true love? The plot grows sinister as blackmail, a sketchy past, and a discovered body leading to a murder investigation all unfurl as we question all that we know about this cutting-edge app. A must watch for thriller addicts!