The Fifth Season of Black Mirror Is Coming, and We Already Have Cryptic Details

It's been a while since the show confirmed another season. In March, one cryptic tweet promised new episodes. The accompanying caption assured us that "the future will be brighter than ever." Could this be a clue about the direction of the series? Will we see more uplifting stories involving heroes who triumph over our bleak technological dystopia? It's not impossible!

Here's a fun one: back in April, a fan shared an image of a filming notice. The show was set to take over St. George's Walk in Croydon, London. In threads, mentions, and retweets, other witnesses reported that the street had been blasted back to the '80s. Looks like the creative minds behind the series will attempt to capture the same magic as "San Junipero." Don't cling to hope for a sequel, though.

At the beginning of October, there were whispers of a "choose your own adventure" episode, in which viewers could interact with the content to achieve different outcomes. So chilling. I'm ready for it.

While Netflix hasn't necessarily confirmed a release date, THR and other outlets are banking on a December 2018 drop, which aligns with the show's previous release cycles. It's always a great way to send a chill down our spines as the Winter cold settles in.