A spoiler-free primer to the new season of the cult hit

Maybe youve only vaguely heard ofBlack Mirror.

Maybe youve watched the previous seasons obsessively.

If liked the movieEx Machinaand/or HBOsWestworld, this show is for you.

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The season 3 trailer is below (and doesnt really do the new season justice).

Dont I need to watch the previous seasons first?No.

Each episode of the show is entirely self contained different story, different cast.

Even the look and tone can vary significantly.

But should I watch the previous seasons at some point?Absolutely.

There are only seven previous episodes total.

My favorite is The Entire History of You (season 1, episode 3).

Is there anything different about season 3?

Are there any famous people in it?Um-hm.

First, there are six episodes whereas previous seasons only had three each.

One is the shows only 90-minute episode (Hated in the Nation).