Before Black Mirror Season 7, This 10/10 British Anthology Is a Must-Watch
If you have no patience waiting for a new season of Black Mirror just like me, this series will provide you with much-needed distraction.
I'm counting down the days until Black Mirror Season 7 drops. When it comes to Charlie Brooker's creation, you know you're getting top-tier stories. It's almost like a bunch of movies that you can binge in just a day or two.
And that's what I absolutely love about anthologies. They have this ability to tell complete stories in a small amount of time.
And while Black Mirror is the obvious heavy-hitter that comes to mind, there's another British show that had been quietly revolutionizing the format for years.
Inside No. 9 (2014-2024): The Ultimate Anthology Series You've Been Missing Out On
I'm talking about Inside No. 9, of course. For a whole decade it had been delivering some of the most creative, twisted and mind-bending stories on TV. Created by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, the show takes the anthology format to a whole new level.
Why is Inside No. 9 so special? Well, each 30-minute episode is set in a different location and tells an original story. The only rule is the occurrence of number 9 and hare statue (for absolutely no reason at all sometimes).
The show's greatest strength is its unpredictability. You never know what you're going to get. And that's as exciting as it is risky. You may not like every single episode, but trust me, it is still worth a watch.
Inside No. 9 knows how to play with your expectations. Just when you think you've figured out where an episode is going, it sweeps you in a complete new direction.
Inside No. 9 Is Your Perfect Black Mirror Appetizer
Just like Black Mirror, Inside No. 9 isn't afraid to experiment with format and style. But while Black Mirror focuses on tech-gone-wrong scenarios, Inside No. 9 plays with everything you can think of. And yeah, some episodes will mess with your head just as much as any Black Mirror ones.
If you're worried about committing to nine seasons, don't be. Each episode stands alone, meaning you can pick based on your mood. Though fair warning: once you start, you might find yourself binging till dawn.
All nine seasons of Inside No. 9 are available right now on BritBox. So while we're all impatiently waiting for Black Mirror to return, why not treat yourself to this hidden gem?
