Season 6 of the popular series Black Mirror has finally arrived on Netflix, offering viewers a new series of episodes with a dystopian and evocative tone. However, amid the compelling story and futuristic themes, the series’ creators have inserted a number of Easter eggs that link the episodes to each other and reference previous installments.
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One of the highlights is the episode “Joan is Awful”, which references the Sea of Tranquility franchise, which has already been mentioned in several episodes of the series, such as “Nozzive”, “Smitherens” and “Rachel, Jack and Ashley are “very”. Joan and her boyfriend are considering the possibility of seeing a reboot of Sea of Tranquility, an apparent reference to the continued presence of this fictional universe within the show.
In addition, with the episode “Joan is Awful” on Streamberry’s screen, a platform similar to Netflix, you can see some interesting titles among your favorites, such as “Mad Mind: The Jerome F. Davis Story.” This is a reference to the author of the novel “Bandersnatch”, which is mentioned in the interactive film of the same name. In the context of the series, writer Jerome F. Davis wrote the fantasy and later committed the murder.
Other titles that appear in the favorites are “Smart?” is a documentary about Michael Smart, a conservative politician played by David Shields, who plays the role in the episode “Demon ’79”. Other titles seen on Streamberry include “Space Fleet,” the sci-fi show featured in the Season 4 episode “USS Callister.”
In the episode “Loch Henry: Truth Will Out”, a true crime series of the same title is introduced. This is an apparent reference to the Black Mirror episode of the same name, which forms a link between the two stories.
In “Finding Reitman”, references are made to “Bandersnatch” and the character of Colin Reitman, a popular game developer, plays a key role in the interactive film.
Instead “Hot Shot” is the title of a reality show featured in the first season of Black Mirror, titled “15 Million Merits”. This fictional show is a variant of X-Factor in which participants compete for fame and success.
Other interesting Easter eggs include “Rowdy and the Peanuts”, a project by Charlie Brooker envisioned as an interactive family film, in which the two characters appear. “The Callow Years” refers to the first season and episode “The National Anthem”, in which Rory Kinnear plays Prime Minister Michael Callow. It is also mentioned that there is a six-episode documentary about the Callo available on Streamberry.
While in the episode “Birthgusts”, another show called “15 Million Merits” is mentioned, where overweight people are mocked and tormented for the amusement of others.
In the episode “On a Roll”, “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too” refers to a song called “On a Roll” performed by Miley Cyrus, which also has a music video.
Finally, “Junipero Dreaming” is an obvious reference to the episode “San Junipero”, one of the most beloved of the series.
The sixth season of Black Mirror does not disappoint fans, offering an engrossing story and futuristic food for thought. Easter eggs and references to previous installments add a layer of depth and connection between the episodes, making the viewing experience even more rewarding for fans of the series.
So, as you explore Season 6 of Black Mirror on Netflix, keep your eyes peeled for all the clues and hidden references that enrich this kind of TV experience.