TV fans have been recommending their top picks for those who enjoy the smash-hit anthology series Black Mirror. Drawing inspiration from The Twilight Zone, this sci-fi favourite frequently highlights pressing social matters within a dystopian setting that mirrors our own world.
A telly buff turned to Reddit seeking recommendations for programmes offering a comparable feel to Black Mirror, alongside the darkly comic mystery anthology Inside No. 9. The user asked: "Does anyone have any TV suggestions that are similar to Black Mirror and Inside No9?" They added: "I am on the lookout for shows that have the same sort of vibe as those two. The darker the ending, the better!"
Down in the comments, fans pointed towards the BBC's The League of Gentlemen – available on BBC iPlayer. Two of the writers behind this cult classic, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, later created Inside No. 9. The League of Gentlemen sees its writers portraying the bizarre residents of the fictional town of Royston Vasey, delivering a dark, offbeat comedy that has amassed a devoted following.
One Redditor said: "Have you also watched The League of Gentlemen? Dark, but hilariously funny, also done by some of the same guys as No 9." Another suggested: "Nighty Night, Jam, The League of Gentlemen." A different contributor recommended Room 104, describing it as "really similar to Inside No 9, every episode is different but they're all set in the same motel room."
Many others backed The Twilight Zone, the groundbreaking series that ran from 1959 to 1964 and is consistently hailed as one of the greatest television shows of all time. These shows, along with American Horror Story, have been recognised for breathing new life into the anthology television format.
