10 Great Horror Anthologies You Need To Watch
2. Black Mirror
In Black Mirror's pilot episode, terrorists order the British Prime minister to have sex with a pig on live television to secure the release of a kidnapped princess. This grotesque premise rattled audiences and instantly set Black Mirror apart as a show unafraid to confront taboo topics.
Rather than relying on shock value, Charlie Brooker's uber-dark drama puts a major emphasis on sharp writing, powerful performances, and inventive dilemmas.
Like a fine wine, Black Mirror gets better with age, due to its almost prophetic take on celebrity worship, online outrage, and media sensationalism. Though the earlier episodes explore ideas that initially sounded far-fetched or outright fantastical, they now seem eerily plausible, especially due to recent advances in technology.
But the main reason why Black Mirror still manages to captivate audiences worldwide is because of its emotional impact. Episodes like Shut Up and Dance, San Junipero, and White Christmas are sure to leave the majority of viewers overwhelmingly uplifted or sick to their stomach for days (or weeks or months).
Even though the best horror anthologies can go downhill, the recent season proves Black Mirror has lost none of its bite.