The Netflix original series Black Mirror, created by Charlie Brooker, was named after the ominous reflection that peers back at an individual from a blank screen. It is known for its intricately weaving contemporary fears of technological advances with the possibility of future dystopia as a result of these advancements.

Metaphorically, the Black Mirror is what’s in front of us after technology stops working. It’s the emptiness where we see our person, deformed in black, excluding the light of our rationality. It’s the dark side of progress, in a very successful metaphor.

If you didn't already know, the title of Black Mirror is referring to the reflective black screen when your phone or computer is out of use. The show's creator, Charlie Brooker, confirmed the meaning behind the title to The Guardian back in 2014.

The title Black Mirror refers to the black reflective surface of a phone, TV, or computer screen, and every episode of the show deals in some way with how technology has impacted everyday life, and how it could continue to impact our lives (with potentially horrible consequences) in the future.