Published 14:35 IST, May 6th 2020

Charlie Brooker steps back from dystopian series ‘Black Mirror’ due to coronavirus

Charlie Brooker revealed in an interview that he might not return to the successful Black Mirror series as audience would not ‘stomach society falling apart’.

Reported by: Shrishaila Bhandary
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Charlie Brooker revealed in a press release that he is stepping back from popular series Black Mirror. reason being suffering of world under coronavirus pandemic. He said in statement that people cant ‘stomach’ world falling apart in fictitious series, as world is alrey under stress from virus.

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Charlie Brooker’s cinematic season six is cause of abrupt leave

Reportedly storyline of season six was about ‘ societal structure falling apart’. mood is t apt for ongoing coronavirus lockdown. He revealed in an interview, that even though show is a success, at this time and , storyline is t suitable for audience. showrunner said that he might return to his popular show on BBC between 2006 and 2008, Charlie Brooker's Antibacterial Wipe. show is a comedy, with chat room style sections. 

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Charlie Brooker feels ‘at moment audience cant handle fictitious society falling apart’

49-year-old also revealed that he has been keeping himself busy by ‘doing things’. Talking about season six of Black Mirror, he said that he does t kw exactly how a dark story would work with audience right w, so he is keeping it at bay. He will t be proceeding with show. He ded that he wants to re-visit his former comedy acts. He has been penning down sketches to laugh at.

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Black Mirror latest version, season five witnessed Miley Cyrus and Andrew Scott in leing roles. However, despite its popularity, it h only three episodes. Followers of series were expecting more from dystopian drama. Season five released back in June 2019.

However, fans of Charlie Brooker will have to catch up on him through Charlie Brooker's Antibacterial Wipe which will air on May 14th at 9 pm on BBC Two. re are several episodes to thirty-minute show that will be a weekly affair. show will witness him as sole host talking about current coronavirus situation and more gag takes on daily life. 

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14:34 IST, May 6th 2020