BLACK MIRROR Announces Sequel to Fan-Favorite STAR TREK-Inspired Episode

Though Black Mirror, a surrealist horror anthology TV show, may not seem very Star Trek, one of its most successful episodes was in fact inspired by Star Trek: Black Mirror Season 4 episode 1, “USS Callister.” The episode follows a programmer, Robert Daly, creating a Star Trek adventure game using his co-workers' DNA to create sentient digital clones of them. He then becomes acting captain of the starship USS Callister, and uses his new power to order his digital co-workers around and take out his real-life frustration. Eventually the digital clones of his coworkers rebel against their oppressive captain and take the ship for themselves. Despite the seemingly dark theme the episode is actually quite light-hearted and funny and a good watch for both Trekkies and non-Trekkies alike. USS Callister was a massive success, getting nominated for 7 Emmys and winning 4, including Outstanding Television Movie.

Netflix just announced on X that there would be a sequel to the critically acclaimed “USS Callister” episode. The announcement is a short teaser with the tagline “Six new stories, but one looks a little familiar.” The video briefly shows the USS Callister logo, teasing this new episode. In addition, on Thursday at the Next On Netflix event in London the streaming service released a brief synopsis of the episode: “Robert Daly is dead, but for the crew of the USS Callister, their problems are just beginning.”

We don’t know who from the original cast and crew will be returning to make this new episode, however I’m sure there is still much to be excited about.