Kristina Roberts
Charlie Brooker, the Emmy-winning creator of Black Mirror, is back with a gripping new project — a four-part Netflix detective series currently in production.
Set between the gritty fictional northern city of Bleakford and the bustling streets of London, the series follows a troubled detective on a desperate hunt to stop a ritualistic serial killer before they claim more victims. While described as a “profoundly serious” crime thriller, the description itself hints at Brooker’s signature dark humor lurking beneath the surface.
Leading the cast are three powerhouse British actors: Paddy Considine (House of the Dragon, MobLand), Georgina Campbell (Barbarian, The Watchers), and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones, The Abandons).
In typical Brooker fashion, he added his own unique twist to the announcement. “I’m beyond thrilled to be saying these words for the press release,” Brooker told Tudum. “I’ve dreamt of providing a quote ever since I was a young foetus, and now here I am doing it. I’d pinch myself, but like all of us, I’m terrified that if I do that, I might wake up and discover 2025 has all been a magical dream. Please watch my show. I am begging you.”
The series is created and written by Brooker alongside Ben Caudell, Jason Hazeley, Emer Kenny, Daniel Maier, and Joel Morris, with additional contributions from Victoria Asare Archer. Executive producers include Jessica Rhoades and Annabel Jones, with Mark Kinsella serving as co-executive producer and Richard Webb as producer.
Though the release date has yet to be revealed, Brooker has promised plenty of “blood and frowning” when the series premieres on Netflix.
