The Only Black Mirror Episode to Get a Sequel Is Still One of Its All-Time Best

Somehow it’s been eight years since we saw the crew of the USS Callister rebel against their cruel captain, liberate themselves from his tightly controlled pocket universe, and set out into the wider galaxy. What happens next will be explored when Black Mirror returns April 10 with “USS Callister: Into Infinity,” the dystopian series’ first sequel episode. But before the Callister‘s next chapter arrives, a re-watch of the original episode—which explicitly riffs on Star Trek but also explores workplace culture, toxic masculinity, and ideas about divided consciousnesses that pre-date Severance—seemed to be in order. No surprise: the season four entry is still one of Black Mirror‘s best ever, owing to its blend of outstanding storytelling, performances, and special effects. It also completely nails that signature quality that nearly all Black Mirror episodes seek to incorporate, exploring a technological innovation that sounds absolutely fantastic and wonderful until its dark side is ex ... Read full article.