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Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones Leave Broke & Bones After Netflix Deal Expires

Their exit opens new creative opportunities beyond Netflix, leaving Black Mirror’s Season 8 renewal pending

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Overview

  • Brooker and Jones stepped down as directors of Broke & Bones in July 2025, concluding their exclusive $100 million, five-year Netflix agreement
  • Netflix declined to comment on their departure but has affirmed its commitment to the Black Mirror franchise despite no formal Season 8 renewal
  • Season 7 of Black Mirror premiered in April and is expected to compete for multiple Emmy nominations in September
  • Charlie Brooker has signaled he plans to continue writing Black Mirror episodes, citing ongoing technological shifts as creative fuel
  • With their exclusivity lapsed, the duo are now free to pursue new projects across other streamers or launch independent ventures