Black Mirror creator refuses to watch Severance for a sad reason

As the highly anticipated Season 7 approaches, Charlie Brooker, the mastermind behind Black Mirror, admitted that he’s yet to watch Severance, despite numerous suggestions being made.

Initially, Black Mirror and Severance were separate projects with distinct origins. Black Mirror started off as a raw, edgy dystopian series that aired modestly on Channel 4. Over time, it has evolved into a big-budget production filled with A-list stars, transforming into a thought-provoking cautionary tale.

Instead of bursting onto the scene, Severance debuted on Apple TV+ with an impressive cast and the full resources that a major streaming platform could provide. However, it’s worth noting that both shows belong to the unsettling, fantastical subgenre, which can be traced back to its origins in 1959.

Charlie Brooker, the mind behind Black Mirror, shared in anticipation of Season 7 that despite Severance being a major television sensation this decade, he has no plans to watch it due to a single reason.

Comparisons have stopped Charlie Brooker watching Severance

According to Brooker, he avoids the Ben Stiller-led show because it typically comes with a subtle insult disguised as a compliment when people suggest it to him.

He confided in The Hollywood Reporter that there’s a TV series he hasn’t seen yet that has left him feeling envious. Everyone seems to be recommending “Severance” to him, but he’s been putting off watching it because they also say, “You’ll adore it. It shares some similarities with ‘Black Mirror,’ but it surpasses it in quality.

Whoa, without a doubt, Black Mirror stands tall among television series that deal with technology-related fears and worst-case scenarios.

Indeed, every season of the Netflix show has a remarkably high rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The debut season, in particular, soared to an impressive 98% score.

The seventh season of “Black Mirror” will be available for streaming starting April 10th. This upcoming season features a star-studded cast like its predecessors, and it also introduces two follow-up tales: ‘Plaything’ and ‘USS Callister: Beyond Infinity’.

Fortunately, the structure of Black Mirror’s anthology differs significantly from Severance’s gradual narrative unfolding. Essentially, you won’t have to choose between them, as they cater to distinct tastes, unlike what Charlie Brooker might face.

To discover even more options, don’t forget to explore the fresh TV series coming in this month. Additionally, you might want to check out the most popular shows for binging, along with any new content available on Netflix.

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2025-04-08 16:48