7 Netflix shows just like Black Mirror including 'hidden gem' you've probably never heard of

season seven has just landed on Netflix and fans are already binge-watching the series.

The hit show has returned to screens with another batch of thrilling stories exploring hefty themes such as nostalgia, loneliness and even revisiting fan-favourite instalments.

Episode six of the new season serves as a sequel to the season four opener USS Callister, which has become adored by viewers over the years. Episode four is another follow-up story, revisiting the characters
from the standalone interactive episode, Bandersnatch.

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Showrunner Charlie Brooker has packed the new instalment with themes that fans have grown to adore from the dystopian series. However, what can viewers turn to once they have watched all six episodes?

Below, we have compiled a list of show similar to Black that you can stream on .

Orphan Black

Originally aired from 2013 to 2017, Orphan Black takes viewers on a sinister ride. Orphan Sarah Manning (Tatiana Maslany) has lived a troubled life and is looking for a fresh start.

When she witnesses Beth Childs, a woman who looks identical to her, commit suicide, Sarah steals her identity in hopes of a better lifestyle. However, she soon discovers that Beth was her clone and they are part of a larger conspiracy, which leaves her fighting for the life she stole.

Similar to , the five-season drama navigates complex themes, such as identity and autonomy. The series currently boasts a stellar 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, which should be enough to entice new viewers.

Orphan Black is streaming now on Netflix.

Love, Death and Robots

For those looking for an ongoing show, Love, Death and Robots has a new season releasing on May 15. Just like Black Mirror, this anthology series explores a new story in every episode.

However, unlike the Brooker hit show, the three-season series is entirely animated and has snapshot episodes that run as short as eight minutes.

Despite its short format, the animated series has raked in 13 Emmy Awards, presented to its talented artists and producers. The show was created by Tim Miller, best known for directing Marvel hit film Deadpool.

The rest of the crew is equally impressive, with Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Fincher (Fight Club) serving as one of the executive producers.

Love, Death and Robots is streaming now on Netflix.

Dark

Dark blends a variety of genres that Black Mirror fans will already be accustomed to. The three-season drama is simultaneously a thriller and science fiction show.

Its gripping plot follows the lives of four families in a fictional German town, who are hunting down a missing child when they uncover a time-travel conspiracy that links them.

The thriller premiered in 2017 and marked Netflix's first German-language show. At present, it has a stellar 95 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, with season two boasting a 100 percent approval rating.

For those looking for another binge-able series after Black Mirror, the entire Dark boxset is available to watch now.

Dark is streaming now on Netflix.

Oats Studios

Another anthology series, Oats Studios is widely considered a hidden gem on the streamer.

Like Black Mirror, each episode delves into different and at-times nightmarish stories, with dystopian themes. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Neill Blomkamp (District 9), is the mastermind behind the show, which currently has ten episodes ranging from four to 25-minutes.

As for its cast, the short film collection has starred A-listers including Sigourney Weaver and Dakota Fanning.

Viewers are often shocked when they stumble across the anthology. One X (formerly ) user recently discovered the show and shared: "Oats Studios on Netflix is such a hidden gem idk why I've never heard of it."

Oats Studios is streaming now on Netflix.

Alice in Borderland

Alice in Borderland is by no means a hidden gem but it is a must-watch for Black Mirror fans. Viewers follow Arisu, a video-game fan, who finds himself trapped in an alternate version of Tokyo, in which he and his friends must compete in dangerous games to survive.

The series is based on Haro Asō's manga of the same name, and delves into political themes such as social inequality.

Taking to Rotten Tomatoes to share their verdict, one fan recently penned: "Literally the best show I’ve ever seen. The plot twist is very intriguing and I loved to see all the character development."

Alice in Borderland is streaming now on Netflix.

Altered Carbon

Based on Richard K. Morgan's novel of the same name, Altered Carbon is set in a future where consciousness can be stored and transferred between different bodies.

After 250 years of imprisonment, former soldier Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman) is brought back to life in a new body and must solve a murder to earn his freedom.

Although the drama focuses on one continuous story, it explores similar themes to Black Mirror, such as class inequality and immortality.

Despite receiving rave reviews from viewers, the series was cancelled after two seasons. It has an impressive 95 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, where one fan branded the series "a masterpiece."

Altered Carbon is streaming now on Netflix.

Years and Years

Years and Years is another drama that flew under the radar for some viewers. Created by legendary screenwriter Russell T Davies (), the six-part series originally aired on One in the UK and HBO in the USA.

It is set between 2019 and 2034 and follows the political undoing of Britain, under a controversial leader.

The cast features Emma Thompson, who plays the divisive politician, Vivienne Rook. She stars opposite Anne Reid (Hot Fuzz) and Rory Kinnear, who coincidentally also starred in Black Mirror.

Years and Years will be available to stream on Netflix from Sunday, 13 April.

Black Mirror Season 7 is streaming now on Netflix.