Just Finished “Black Mirror” Season 7? Here Are 7 Mind-Bending Shows That’ll Totally Wreck Your Brain
If you’ve binged your way through every episode of the newest season of “Black Mirror” and found yourself craving more of that unsettling blend of sci-fi, dystopia, and social commentary, you’re not alone. Charlie Brooker’s anthology has set a high bar for tech-fueled psychological drama—but there are several other series out there that scratch that same itch. Whether you’re into speculative fiction, existential dread, or just love a good mind-bending twist, here are 7 shows to dive into next.
1. “Inside No. 9” (2014-2024)
Think “Black Mirror” but with a darker comedic twist. Each episode of “Inside No. 9” is a standalone story centered around a location marked “No. 9”—a hotel room, a house, a dressing room, etc. The show blends genres: horror, thriller, black comedy, and drama, often with clever twists that hit like a gut punch. While not always tech-based, it’s brilliant at making you uncomfortable in the best way.
2. “Devs” (2020)
Created by Alex Garland (“Ex Machina”, “Annihilation”), “Devs” explores determinism, free will, and the ethics of advanced tech. The show follows a computer engineer investigating a secretive development division of a powerful tech company. It’s cerebral, stylish, and existential—exactly the kind of slow-burn mind-melter “Black Mirror” fans will appreciate.
3. “Silo” (2023-Present)
If “Black Mirror’s” dystopian themes are what drew you in, “Silo” is a must-watch. Set in a future where the remnants of humanity live in a massive underground bunker, the show follows an engineer (played by Rebecca Ferguson) who starts unraveling the dangerous secrets hidden beneath layers of control and history. With its oppressive atmosphere, world-building, and questions about truth, freedom, and surveillance, “Silo” feels like a long-form exploration of “Black Mirror’s” darker episodes—just with even higher stakes and a slow-burn mystery at its core.
4. “Maniac” (2018)
This trippy limited series starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone blends alternate realities, experimental tech, and psychological trauma. Set in a retro-futuristic world, “Maniac” follows two strangers who enter a pharmaceutical trial that doesn’t go as planned. It’s visually wild, emotionally rich, and totally offbeat.
5. “Severance” (2022-Present)
f you appreciated “Black Mirror’s” exploration of technology’s darker facets, “Severance” is an excellent follow-up. The series delves into a dystopian reality where employees undergo a procedure to separate their work and personal memories, leading to profound questions about identity and autonomy. The recently concluded second season intensified these themes, culminating in a gripping finale that left audiences eager for more. Encouragingly, creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Ben Stiller have confirmed that work on a third season is underway, with the writers’ room actively developing the next chapter.
6. “Love, Death & Robots” (2019-Present)
A beautifully animated anthology that spans genres—from cyberpunk thrillers to dystopian comedies—”Love, Death & Robots” is wildly creative and often jaw-droppingly gorgeous. It shares “Black Mirror’s” curiosity about AI, identity, and the future of humanity, but delivers it with a punchy, often NSFW attitude.
7. “Dark” (2017-2020)
This German sci-fi thriller is less of an anthology and more of a sprawling puzzle box. It starts with a missing child and spirals into time travel, family secrets, and apocalyptic consequences. “Dark” doesn’t just twist your brain—it demands your full attention. It’s haunting, atmospheric, and one of the best sci-fi series of the last decade.
“Black Mirror” showed us the dark potential of technology, but these shows prove there’s plenty more unsettling brilliance out there. Whether you want to question your reality, rethink your relationship with tech, or just get your brain twisted into a pretzel, there’s something on this list for you. “Black Mirror” is streaming on Netflix.
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