Context Flashcards
(25 cards)
When did the first two seasons of Black Mirror air?
2011 and 2013.
Where were the first two seasons of Black Mirror aired?
Channel 4 in the UK
When did Black Mirror move to Netflix?
2016
Why did Brooker say they moved to Netflix?
Channel four were becoming too restrictive and they didn’t want to collaborate with Netflix despite increasing costs of production.
Who is Black Mirror created by?
Charlie Brooker and Annabelle Jones.
What does each episode act as, in Black Mirror?
A standalone TV movie.
What type of TV show is Black Mirror?
Science fiction antholoy.
What genre could Black Mirror be classified as?
‘Speculative fiction’ or ‘dystopian’ sci-fi. These are where elements of our world are exaggerated and distorted in a near-future setting.
What audience did San Junipero particularly resonate with?
Young, queer women.
What is the main theme of Black Mirror?
The usually unpleasant effect of technology on human bodies and consciousness.
What critical acclaim has Black Mirror got?
It won an Emmy and Best TV of the 2010s.
What critical acclaim did San Junipero get?
Emmy for ‘Outstanding TV Movie’ and for ‘Outstanding Writing’ in 2016.
When did Netflix buy exclusive US distribution rights for Black Mirror?
- They then won a bidding war with Channel 4 to produce the show.
How many countries was Black Mirror available in due to Netflix’s global reach?
80
Why was Black Mirror expected to be high qualiry?
Because the ‘showrunner’ is Charlie Brooker who is a trusted writer and opinion leader for pre-sold fans.
How many monthly subscribers does Netflix have?
260.28 million subscribers.
How much % of growth does netflix get each year in subscribers?
Nearly 13%
What could San Junipero be classed as (genre)?
Sci-fi romance.
What does San Junipero have that the previous C4 two seasons didn’t?
A more emotional and optimistic tone.
Why did critics praise the ending of the episode in relation to LGTBQ?
Because a tragic ending is conventional for same-sex romance narratives.
What is the sci fi genre known for?
Pushing boundaries of the genre and being used to allegorically address social and political issues.
What does the music in the nightclub represent?
The historical period
What are audiences expected to have in order to decode?
High degree of contextual knowledge.
Why is the narrative around the afterlife in SJ interesting?
As there appears to be no religious undertones in the episode.
