Black Mirror Timeline ( Real )

tv_show
December 4, 2011

Black Mirror Series 1 Premiere

The first season of the British TV show 'Black Mirror' premiered on Channel 4, introducing viewers to a dystopian vision of technology and society.

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February 11, 2013

Black Mirror Series 2 Release

The second season of 'Black Mirror' was released, continuing the anthology's exploration of near-future scenarios impacted by technology.

business
December 21, 2015

Netflix Acquires Black Mirror

Netflix acquired the rights to 'Black Mirror' and produced a third season, significantly increasing the show's global reach and popularity.

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October 21, 2016

Black Mirror Series 3 Release on Netflix

The third season of 'Black Mirror,' produced by Netflix, was released, featuring critically acclaimed episodes and higher production values.

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December 28, 2018

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Interactive Film Released

Netflix released 'Bandersnatch,' an interactive film episode of 'Black Mirror' allowing viewers to choose the storyline, pioneering interactive TV experiences.

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June 5, 2019

Black Mirror Series 5 Released

The fifth season of 'Black Mirror' was released on Netflix, continuing to explore dark and thought-provoking technological themes.

Black Mirror Timeline ( Fictional )

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2020-2040

Emergence of Mass Surveillance Technologies

Governments and corporations worldwide begin deploying advanced mass surveillance technologies, increasing data collection on citizens.

technology_development
2040

Introduction of Personalized Advertising via Neural Interfaces

Neural interface devices capable of directly linking to human cognition start being used for real-time personalized advertising.

technology_development
2045

Innovations in Virtual Reality Social Platforms

Advanced VR platforms allow users to interact in fully immersive digital environments.

technology_development
2050

Development of Autonomous Law Enforcement Systems

Automated drones and AI entities begin policing public spaces with minimal human intervention.

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2051

Release of 'Playtest' Augmented Reality Gaming Experience

Corporation launches a revolutionary AR gaming experience that manipulates player perception with psychological effects.

technology_development
2055

Creation of 'White Christmas' Consciousness Blocks

Consciousness blocks are developed to simulate human behavior and memories for interrogation and privacy control.

social_development
2060

Emergence of Social Scoring Systems

Governments implement systems where every citizen’s social behavior impacts their social credit score, affecting their everyday privileges.

technology_development
2065

Development of 'San Junipero' Simulated Afterlife

Technology is developed that allows human consciousness to be uploaded into a simulated digital reality resembling an afterlife scenario.

social_development
2070

Mass Adoption of 'Nosedive' Reputation Validation Technology

The use of social rating apps becomes integral to all personal and professional interactions, dictating societal status.

technology_development
2075

Personal Digital Clone Integration

Individuals can create digital copies of themselves to interact online or perform tasks autonomously.

technology_development
2080

Breakthrough in Memory Recording and Playback Devices

Devices that record and playback human memories become common, sparking new norms and ethical debates.

social_development
2085

Launch of 'Black Museum' Consciousness Storage Facility

A controversial institution opens, storing and exhibiting digital consciousness artifacts including those involved in crimes.