Shows like Black Mirror
15 picks with a similar feel
What defines Black Mirror, going by its Boxlist taste profile: Expect an otherworldly, inventive fantasy series, heavy rather than light. Best if you like surprises over comfort. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of troubled leads, social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem, plus tags such as alternate reality, technology and anthology.
Here are 15 shows with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.
Based on Black Mirror (2011).
- 1
Humans (2015)
TV7.5
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: technology.
- 2
Servant (2019)
TV7.7
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also inventive and heightened, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 3
Cruel Summer (2021)
TV7.6
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also inventive and heightened, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: anthology, psychological thriller.
- 4
Constellation (2024)
TV7.3
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 5
Mr. Robot (2015)
TV8.2Faster-paced
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 6
The Man in the High Castle (2015)
TV7.5
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary. Common ground: alternate reality, dystopia.
- 7
American Horror Stories (2021)
TV7.9
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: anthology.
- 8
Stranger Things (2016)
TV8.6Faster-paced
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 9
Clickbait (2021)
TV7.4
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also inventive and weighty, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 10
Dexter (2006)
TV8.2Faster-paced
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also inventive and weighty, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 11
Luther (2010)
TV7.9
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also inventive and weighty, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 12
Behind Her Eyes (2021)
TV7.5
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 13
Yellowjackets (2021)
TV7.6
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also weighty and inventive, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 14
You (2018)
TV8.1
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also inventive and weighty, with themes of troubled leads and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: psychological thriller.
- 15
Them (2021)
TV7.6Faster-paced
Why it's like Black Mirror: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: anthology.
Boxlist compares Black Mirror with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.
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- What should I watch if I like Black Mirror?
- Picks with a similar feel include Humans, Servant, Cruel Summer and Constellation. Each shares part of Black Mirror's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 15 shows.
- How are these shows like Black Mirror chosen?
- Boxlist compares Black Mirror with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.