The Creators of Netflix’s Cult 83% Rotten Tomatoes Sci-Fi Series Just Left Their Streamer-Owned Production Company

Since its release in 2011, Black Mirror has become a streaming hit. Created by Charlie Brooker, he and co-executive producer Annabel Jones were given a $100 million investment deal with the streaming giant, as Netflix was committed to working with the British creators. However, after the five-year deal had lapsed, Deadline reported that the duo had left their Netflix-owned production company, Broke & Bones.

Broke & Bones was first founded in 2020, and Netflix invested in the production company in a first-of-its-kind deal. Deadline reported back in 2020 that Netflix’s investment in Broke & Bones would give the streamer exclusivity over the Brooker and Jones’ projects. Additionally, Netflix’s former CEO, Reed Hastings, commented on this deal, stating that this investment would enable Netflix to develop content outside the U.S.

Aside from Black Mirror, Broke & Bones has produced numerous TV shows for the streaming giant, including Cunk on Life and Cunk on Earth, Death to 2020 and 2021, and, most recently, Toxic Town. Now that the duo have left the production company, what would this mean for the future of Black Mirror? As of writing, Season 8 has yet to be greenlit, but it was reported that Netflix remains committed to producing more of this hit science fiction anthology series, and that Brooker and Jones’ exit will not affect this.

What Is ‘Black Mirror’ About?

Black Mirror is an award-winning sci-fi anthology series, where each episode speculates how far technology could go, with some of them already appearing in real life. The series was initially commissioned by the UK broadcaster Channel 4, before being acquired by Netflix in 2016 with the release of Season 3. There are currently seven seasons, spanning over 30 episodes, and an interactive film that has now been pulled from the streaming giant.

Since its release, Black Mirror has been highly praised by fans and critics alike, generating an average critics’ score of 83% and an average audience score of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, the series received numerous accolades, including three “Outstanding Television Movie” wins from the Emmy Awards, “Best TV Movie/Miniseries” from the International Emmy Awards, and multiple BAFTA nominations.

While it is an anthology, Black Mirror featured a high caliber of talent, featuring the likes of Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Will Poulter (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Brave New World), Miley Cyrus, Awkwafina (Jackpot!), and Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who).