The original post: /r/television by /u/Man_of_Stool on 2025-04-10 12:47:29.
Finished watching Into Infinity, and wow—it really delivers. But here’s the thing that stuck with me: it doesn’t just feel like another sharp piece of satire. It feels like a final message from a world that doesn’t exist anymore. The warnings in Black Mirror—they’re not predictions anymore. They’re reflections of the reality we already live in.
When Black Mirror first dropped, it felt like it was predicting everything: from The Waldo Moment to the Prime Minister and the pig. It felt like someone had looked into the next decade and brought footage back. Now, with this episode, it hit me differently. It’s not a warning anymore; it’s a reflection of the world we’re already living in.
The in-game setting felt less like Star Trek and more like Star Wars—faster, funnier, and more chaotic. There’s even biting meta-humor, like someone saying ‘bottomhole’ instead of swearing—presumably to avoid being banned. (And yes, now I want to hear ‘Exit Sandman.’)
But it’s still deeply human, especially as the clones desperately try to survive in a system that never was built for them. Honestly, it’s not hard to imagine a future where Digital Human Rights are part of real-world politics.
I honestly think this might be the last time we all watch a new season of Black Mirror together. In the future, AI could generate personalized episodes. You won’t be waiting for Black Mirror—you’ll be creating it.
What do you think? Is this the end of an era for both Black Mirror and the way we view tech’s impact on society? Are we already living in a world where the warnings of Black Mirror have come true? Let’s discuss.