‘Black Mirror’ creator Charlie Brooker says fans have told him they preferred the series when it “didn’t have Americans in it” | AI News Digest
Charlie Brooker, the creator of 'Black Mirror', revealed that some fans prefer the show's earlier episodes, which featured a predominantly British cast and darker themes. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, he reflected on how the series evolved after moving to Netflix in 2016, introducing American actors and a more varied tone. Brooker emphasized that he writes without focusing too much on audience expectations, aiming to avoid predictability in storytelling. He noted that his first Netflix episode, 'San Junipero', which had a more optimistic ending, became one of the show's most popular installments. The latest series, released in April, featured a diverse cast and continued to explore complex themes.
