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Black Mirror Season 7 Launches with 'Plaything' and Interactive Game 'Thronglets'

Netflix’s latest experiment merges scripted storytelling with interactive gameplay, offering audiences a unified narrative experience.

  • Black Mirror Season 7 is now streaming on Netflix, featuring the episode 'Plaything' alongside the companion mobile game 'Thronglets'.
  • 'Thronglets', developed by Netflix-owned Night School Studios, is a life simulation game where players manage self-replicating digital creatures, blending adorable visuals with dark, dystopian themes.
  • The 'Plaything' episode and 'Thronglets' game are designed to complement each other, creating a symbiotic narrative that extends the story across both mediums.
  • The episode revisits themes from Bandersnatch, exploring the intersection of gaming, technology, and human responsibility, with Will Poulter reprising his role as Colin Ritman.
  • Netflix’s collaboration with Night School Studios highlights its commitment to innovative storytelling, further blurring the lines between traditional TV and interactive digital experiences.
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