Overview

• Charlie Brooker revealed he was once invited to write for BBC's Doctor Who but declined due to scheduling conflicts with other projects.
• He expressed openness to contributing to a Star Trek project if approached, despite limited familiarity with the franchise beyond its original series.
• Brooker highlighted the creative control he enjoys with Black Mirror compared to working within established franchises like Doctor Who or Star Trek.
• Season 7 of Black Mirror, which includes a sequel to the popular USS Callister episode, is now streaming on Netflix, with Brooker expressing a desire to continue the series.
• Black Mirror debuted on Channel 4 in 2011 before moving to Netflix in 2016, gaining a larger budget and global audience under the streaming platform.