{"id":5004,"date":"2025-05-07T10:22:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/?p=5004"},"modified":"2025-05-07T18:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T18:43:04","slug":"netflix-fans-dont-have-long-before-black-mirrors-creepiest-episode-is-gone-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/netflix-fans-dont-have-long-before-black-mirrors-creepiest-episode-is-gone-forever\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix fans don\u2019t have long before Black Mirror\u2019s \u2018creepiest\u2019 episode is gone forever"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sorry Bandersnatch fans – it’s time to say goodbye to the interactive movie (Picture: Netflix\/Kobal\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s been almost seven years since Netflix<\/a> released its live-action interactive movie, Black Mirror<\/a>: Bandersnatch<\/a>. Now it’s leaving for good.<\/p>\n

The 2018 movie was a landmark moment for the streaming giant<\/a> in the realm of interactive storytelling<\/a> through the lens of Charlie Brooker<\/a>’s hit sci-fi dystopia.<\/p>\n

The episode follows a programmer named Stefan (Fionn Whitehead) who is developing a Goosebumps-style choose-your-own adventure game for a tech company run by video game genius Colin Ritman (portrayed by Will Poulter).<\/p>\n

But his attempts to create a bestselling interactive game turn meta<\/a> when the viewer is put in control of how Stefan’s story will pan out, with potentially deadly consequences.<\/p>\n

The unique concept seemed to divide viewers at the time, ultimately landing a shaky but comfortable 67% on Rotten Tomatoes from audience reviews. <\/p>\n

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Some have praised it for its ‘unique twists’ with the user Louis P calling it ‘brilliant and forward thinking’.<\/p>\n

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The interactive episode was dubbed ‘groundbreaking’ when it came out (Picture: Stuart Hendry\/Netflix\/Kobal\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Daniel W agreed the feature-length episode was ‘ambitious, trailblazing, and well-executed at times’.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, some reviews like one from Donald D described it as ‘frustrating and unfulfilling’ with a story that ‘dragged out’.<\/p>\n

And the divisive legacy of the innovative episode was reflected in critic reviews as well, with GQ calling it ‘actually quite underwhelming as a standalone story’ where it landed in 25th place.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Vulture echoed issues with the storyline but ultimately placed it at 14th place for its ‘ambitious effort’.<\/p>\n

But for many, it remains one of the creepiest episodes they’ve watched. <\/p>\n

‘I can’t begin to explain how unsettling yet amazing this was I have never had goosebumps but been so creeped out at the same time,’ Rachel Damelio wrote on Google reviews.<\/p>\n

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Several fans have called it out for its creepy nature – a feat for Black Mirror (Picture: Stuart Hendry\/Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RT user one user, Johann D. M called it a ‘very interesting, creepy and clever idea’.<\/p>\n

‘I just played\/watched black mirror Bandersnatch and my mind is not the same AT ALL, that was so creepy,’ bubbleswho shared on X.<\/p>\n

‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. Probably the creepiest!!’ Grasya echoed.<\/p>\n

Whether you have praised the episode for its trailblazing nature, it holds a special in your heart or you are yet to make up your mind about it, there’s not much longer to give it a watch. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, after being unable to make interactive storytelling take off on the platform, Netflix is removing its interactive specials, including Bandersnatch and other titles like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend.<\/p>\n

That’s right, the last day to watch either of these is May 12, with no confirmation on whether Bandersnatch will ever return, even in a non-interactive form. <\/p>\n

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The move is even more surprising since season seven features Colin Ritman once more (Picture: Nick Wall\/Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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