Jamie Broadnax is the creator of the online publication and…
Last week when it was announced that season 5 of Black Mirror would only contain three episodes, many fans on social media thought they were being trolled.
However, Charlie Brooker, the mastermind behind the classic Netflix anthology series, has presented us with movies within the series for season 5. Each episode contains a trailer and Netflix also released the cover art for each episode.
So let’s take a look at the descriptions for each Black Mirror featurette:
“SMITHEREENS”
A cab driver with an agenda becomes the center of attention on a day that rapidly spirals out of control.
Cast: Andrew Scott, Damson Idris, Topher Grace
“RACHEL, JACK AND ASHLEY, TOO”
A lonely teenager yearns to connect with her favorite pop star – whose charmed existence isn’t quite as rosy it appears…
Cast: Miley Cyrus, Angourie Rice, Madison Davenport
“STRIKING VIPERS”
Two estranged college friends reunite in later life, triggering a series of events that could alter their lives forever.
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Pom Klementieff, Ludi Lin
Black Mirror launches Wednesday, June 5th, exclusively on Netflix.
Jamie Broadnax is the creator of the online publication and multimedia space for Black women called Black Girl Nerds. Jamie has appeared on MSNBC's The Melissa Harris-Perry Show and The Grio's Top 100. Her Twitter personality has been recognized by Shonda Rhimes as one of her favorites to follow. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and executive producer of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast.