The interactive science-fiction thriller ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ is expiring from Netflix for good, leaving fans everywhere in shock and dismay over the Black Mirror anthology franchise. The platform has confirmed it will be removed within a few days’ time, without an official motive cited for their departure.
In 2018, Bandersnatch was groundbreaking for its choose-your-own-adventure style, with the audience being able to influence the narrative by making actual real-time choices for the main character. It was awarded a Primetime Emmy Award and represented a critical test case in Netflix’s push towards interactive content.
Its removal is questioned in terms of the licensing rights and tech limitations that could potentially impact other interactive Netflix titles in the future. Bandersnatch was deeply embedded with Netflix’s own tech, and this elimination could indicate changing priorities or unresolved backend issues.
For genre fans—and those interested in the history of digital storytelling—this is your final opportunity to enjoy a watershed moment in streaming history. If you haven’t yet navigated Stefan along his mind-bending journey, the time to do so is now.
