Published 21:39 IST, August 21st 2020
'Black Mirror' references and clues that hint towards a shared universe
All episodes of Black Mirror actually exist in a shared universe. Here are some references and clues that prove that Black Mirror episodes are connected.
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Netflix's Black Mirror is a massively popular dystopian anthology series that showcases downfalls of over-relying on modern techlogy. What many fans do t kw, is that all episodes in show are actually a part of same multiverse. While each episode has its own me, mess, and unique techlogy, y are all interconnected via covert references.
In fact, every episode of Black Mirror has multiple hidden references that can link back to past episodes or give a glimpse into possible future episodes. maker of Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker, enjoys linking various episodes of show to create a secret interconnected multiverse. Here are some popular connections and references that prove that Black Mirror's episodes all take place in a shared universe.
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Black Mirror's White Bear
White Bear was a Series 2 episode of Black Mirror that told story of a 'Justice Park' called White Bear. This park psychologically tortured its inmates as a punishment for ir crimes. White Bear's iconic symbol was a major reoccurring me of episode. This iconic White Bear symbol later reappeared in Black Mirror's Series 2 Christmas special episode, White Christmas. Finally, White Bear symbol appeared in Series 3 episode 2, Playtest.
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Saint Juniper Hospital
Series 3 Episode 4, San Junipero, was one of few Black Mirror episodes with a happy ending. episode featured a simulated reality that was occupied by deceased and could be visited by elderly. This simulated reality was a part of 'Saint Juniper Hospital'. Later, in Series 4 Episode 6, Rolo Haynes reveals that he is working on human consciousness simulation at Saint Juniper's Hospital. A reference to this simulation is also me in Black Mirror movie, Bandersnatch.
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Tuckersoft Company
Black Mirror movie, Bandersnatch, featured fictional company Tuckersoft Gaming. Fans soon realized that this company was mentioned in multiple Black Mirror episodes prior to film's release. TCKR, which is shortened version of Tuckersoft, featured in season 4, episode 6, and is company that created San Junipero simulation. Moreover, Tuckersoft's videogames make references to old Black Mirror episodes.
Black Museum
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Black Museum was a special episode from Series 4 of Black Mirror. This episode featured several ggets that were prominent plot devices in past Black Mirror episodes. For example, museum showcases child monitoring device from Arkangel and drone killer bee from Hated In Nation. White Bear symbol also makes an appearance in this episode.
15 Million Merits' Song
A song from second episode Black Mirror features in multiple episodes of show. song is played multiple times in Crocodile. song also features in Christmas special episode White Christmas. A character in Men Against Fire also sings song in episode.
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21:39 IST, August 21st 2020