After reshaping the sci-fi genre with Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker is turning his attention to a “stunningly original” detective series: Charlie Brooker’s Blackmere will premiere in 2027.
The exact meaning of the title remains a mystery (hint: say it slowly), but there are already plenty of reasons to tune in to solve it. Four of them come in the form of a powerhouse roster of British actors: Paddy Considine (House of the Dragon, MobLand), Georgina Campbell (Barbarian, The Watchers), Lena Headey (Game of Thrones, The Abandons), and Rory Kinnear (The Diplomat)
Back when the series, still untitled at the time, was announced in 2025, Brooker couldn’t resist poking fun at the announcement itself. “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.”
You heard the man. Read on for more about Blackmere.
Here’s the official description: “An absurd comedy disguised as an incredibly serious crime thriller. Tormented Detective John Blackmere leaves the rain-soaked Northern city of Bleakford for London to avenge his partner’s death and catch a ritualistic serial killer before they run out of victims. Contains blood and frowning.”
Alongside creator Brooker, Charlie Brooker’s Blackmere draws on the talents of executive producers Jessica Rhoades and Annabel Jones, co-executive producer Mark Kinsella, and producer Richard Webb. The series is written by Brooker with Ben Caudell, Jason Hazeley, Emer Kenny, Daniel Maier, and Joel Morris, with additional material by Victoria Asare Archer.
There will be “blood and frowning” when Charlie Brooker’s Blackmere drops on Netflix in early 2027.
