The acclaimed anthology series Black Mirror has broken with its traditional structure in the seventh season, presenting an episode that directly connects with a previous one. USS Callister: Into Infinity is the sequel to USS Callister from the fourth season, and it explores the story of clones trapped in a Star Trek-style video game. The episode concludes satisfactorily, with the clones escaping the game and finding a new home in the mind of Nanette Cole, played by Cristin Milioti.
The first trilogy of Black Mirror
However, director Toby Haynes suggests that this may not be the last time we see these characters. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Haynes mentioned that Into Infinity could be the second chapter of a trilogy. Although it is more of a hope than a confirmed plan, Haynes expressed his desire to create an iconic trilogy within the Black Mirror universe, comparing the installment to iconic sequels like Empire Strikes Back and Terminator 2.
Despite the excitement about the possibility of continuing the story, Milioti clarified that there have been no discussions about a third installment. In her words, the ending of Into Infinity is technically positive for the characters, although it also leaves them in an equally terrifying situation. This ambiguity could open the door to a new narrative that does not necessarily focus on the same characters, instead exploring how players adapt to a reality without the popular video game Infinity.
With the series continuing its evolution, it wouldn’t be surprising if Black Mirror decided to return to one of its most successful episodes, especially if it can give an interesting twist to the narrative presented in Into Infinity.