A new episode of Charlie Brooker’s "Black Mirror" went live on Netflix earlier today, sending the internet into mass hysteria.
"Black Mirror" has become a favourite with audiences due to its reality bending and often sinister interpretations of contemporary culture and where it could be heading.
Here's some advice, take it or leave it. https://t.co/BTWO45OgzM— Black Mirror (@Black Mirror) 1545984000
The latest episode, which is actually more of a movie, is entitled "Bandersnatch". It's generated an even bigger reaction because, in a first for the franchise, it is interactive, meaning that viewers can actually choose what happens next. When you have made your decision, the film continues uninterrupted, creating a seamless transition effect. If viewers don't choose, it will make a choice at random.
In an interview with Variety, "Black Mirror" executive producers Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones said that "Bandersnatch" has five possible endings. It can be as short as 40 minutes or as long as 90, depending on your choices.
Naturally, given the interactive element, the internet is abuzz with reaction.
Oh holy hell it is a Choose Your Own Adventure, they’ve actually done it. https://t.co/H35r0uKYRT— Scott Bryan (@Scott Bryan) 1545984052
“‘Bandersnatch’ comes with 5 possible endings. Viewers who choose the quickest path, and decide against any do-over… https://t.co/yymOVtIszC— Scott Bryan (@Scott Bryan) 1545985404
Omg. This interactive shit is stressing me out. I don’t know what I’m doing. Black mirror is scaring me lmao #Bandersnatch— Kelli ⚔️ (@Kelli ⚔️) 1545984245
I don't know about yall, but I'm now terrified of what happens if I don't make my choice on time. #blackmirror #bandersnatch #netflix— Ta'Vi (@Ta'Vi) 1545984699
Black Mirror is always living in 2089 but they have come to snatch us hard with this interactive Netflix episode.— .:RiotGrl:. (@.:RiotGrl:.) 1545984547
me trying to make a choice on what cereal stefan should eat for breakfast #BlackMirror #Bandersnatch https://t.co/5tW09vlV9J— diego (@diego) 1545984980
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