It looks like The Simpsons, with its notorious gift of premonition, might be in good company. One of Netflix’s biggest hits, Black Mirror, has proven itself to be an accurate indicator of reality. That’s right — the Netflix hit succeeded in holding up the looking glass once again, although you may wish it hadn’t.
Meanwhile, The Witcher may be enlisting a big name for its fourth season, but fans just can’t seem to get over the departure of series star Henry Cavill. Though the streamer has invested a lot into the franchise, recent developments have turned fans away from the show in droves, despite an active courting from Netflix.
Black Mirror’s creator thinks we’re all living in a simulation
Black Mirror has garnered a reputation for its haunting premises, which often feel a little too real for comfort. In some ways, it might just be easy to see where things are headed. Like it or not, we’re living in the digital age, and the unstoppable march of technological progress might just be our undoing. Still, it’s not every day that a series predicts that a British head of state had intercourse with — actually, maybe you should check out season 1, episode 1, “The National Anthem” (just make sure you’ve got a strong stomach).
As it turns out, the former Prime Minister of the U.K, David Cameron, is rumored to have engaged in similar behavior as part of a hazing ritual in college. Series creator/possible oracle Charlie Booker had a bit to say about that — even going so far as to wonder if we’re living in a simulation after all. Gotta say, it’s not impossible.
The Witcher struggles to retain its fanbase
When The Witcher announced it was parting ways with Henry Cavill, fans were up in arms. Though Liam Hemsworth has been cast to replace Cavill, fans have been skeptical about Hemsworth’s portrayal since the announcement. Season 4 of the hit series has yet to premiere, but it’s clear that Netflix is sweating about the ratings.
According to rumors, Netflix is looking to cast an A-list actor for a pivotal role in season 4. No names have been leaked just yet, but the news has done little to sway fan opinion. Those who are still reeling from Cavill’s departure were especially vocal, with many leaving comments pledging that they would not watch a moment of the next season if Cavill wasn’t in it.
Ed Skrein’s Rebel Moon role channels the Dark Side
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon has drawn comparisons to Star Wars since its inception. In fact, Snyder’s newest project began life as a pitch for a Star Wars film. Lucasfilm ultimately passed on the idea, but Snyder managed to rework the movie into its own independent property.
It’s clear that the Star Wars influences live on, however. In a recent interview, Ed Skrein, who portrays the film’s main villain Admiral Atticus Noble, described his character as a man who has chosen ambition and personal power over morality. Sounds a bit familiar, right? We just need to know Admiral Noble’s opinions on sand.
Manifest is officially the Comeback Kid
It’s not every day that a cancelled series makes its way to the top of the charts. But that’s exactly — OK, maybe “approximately” is more accurate — what Manifest accomplished.
Yes, after being cancelled over at NBC before being brought back for a final season on Netflix, Manifest has managed to climb to the top of the streaming site’s viewing charts. The series, which focuses on survivors of a mysterious incident in which a passenger plane was sent five years into the future, has attracted numerous high profile fans, including horror maestro Stephen King.
The Lincoln Lawyer is back with an annoying release method
The Lincoln Lawyer is probably not one of Netflix’s most well known shows (hey, when you release content in bursts, something’s bound to fall under the radar). The series functions as a remake of the 2011 film starring Matthew McConaughey, and as a second adaptation of the 2005 novel by Michael Connelly.
The series is set to make its return following a one year hiatus. Unfortunately, some are concerned that Netflix’s choice of release, which involves splitting the season in half, may hurt the show’s chances. After all, there’s a reason streamers generally use this model for a series with an already built-in audience: not only does it build up the hype, it’s perfect for giving a release the feeling of a major event.