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The Independent
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Confusion among Netflix users as episodes from hit shows removed
Netflix has removed the interactive episodes Black Mirror: Bandersnatch a nd Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend. These removals are due to software updates that will no longer support the interactive elements of these episodes. This decision has sparked concern among users, as Netflix was the only platform where these episodes could be viewed in their original format. There are currently no plans to release these interactive episodes on physical media or other streaming services. Netflix's move towards mobile gaming is believed to be a factor in this decision. Netflix users left confused as Black Mirror episode is removed for good
Digital Trends
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Netflix is pulling its last two interactive specials off the platform
It's the end of an era at Netflix. According to the What's On Netflix website, the streamer is set to pull the last two interactive specials it created from the platform, officially ending the company's experimentation with that kind of storytelling. Those final two interactive specials, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend will both disappear from the streamer on May 12. Interactive content has slowly been disappearing from streaming services since it was first introduced in 2017, and while the streaming service has not offered any comment on these last disappearances, they are now refocusing their efforts on more explicit gaming offerings. Recommended Videos Bandersnatch is probably the most well-known example of interactive content, and stars Fionn Whitehead, Will Poulter and Craig Parkinson and follows a young programmer adapting a fantasy book into a video game in the 1980s. The episode was a choose-your-own-adventure-style story and featured a number of different endings depending on the path you took to get there. The removal of Bandersnatch is strangely timed, as it comes just a month after the seventh season of Black Mirror debuted 'Plaything,' a pseudo-sequel to Bandersnatch that features the return of Poulter. Because these titles require specific hosts to use their unique, playable features, it seems unlikely that we'll see them pop up anywhere else. Like so much of what eventually disappears from Netflix, it's hard to know whether it will pop up in any format in the future. Given that they can't just release these specials on DVD, it seems like it might be the end of the line for them.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why the groundbreaking ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' is disappearing from Netflix
It's the end of the road for choose-your-own-adventure programming at Netflix, and there's no rewinding to pick another path. On May 12, the streamer will remove Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018) and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend (2020). Both of these interactive TV specials empowered viewers to choose different paths to essentially create their own narrative. More from GoldDerby 'A fever dream': Jamie Lloyd and Tom Francis describe their radical new take on 'Sunset Boulevard' Sam Reid, Mark Johnson, and the 'Interview With the Vampire' team sink their teeth into FYC season How the casting director for 'Adolescence' discovered Owen Cooper for the emotional lead role of Jamie: 'The search was far and wide' In November 2024, a Netflix rep told The Verge that it was removing all of its choose-your-own-adventure projects, which at that time numbered 24 unique titles. As of Friday, only Bandersnatch and Kimmy vs. the Reverend remain on the company's "interactive specials" page, but not for long. "The technology served its purpose, but is now limiting as we focus on technological efforts in other areas," Netflix spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher said last year. In 2019, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch won a pair of Emmy Awards — for Best TV Movie and Best Creative Achievement in Interactive Media Within a Scripted Program. The plot followed a young programmer, Stefan Butler (Fionn Whitehead), who was adapting a fantasy book into a video game in 1984, with the help of gaming expert Colin Ritman (Will Poulter). Poulter returned to Black Mirror this year as the same character in the "Plaything" episode. Bandersnatch included more than five hours of material, although the average time for a user to make it through the entire story was about 90 minutes. Because there were 150 minutes of unique footage divided into 250 segments, there were more than 1 trillion possible paths that viewers could take. It was written by series creator Charlie Brooker and directed by David Slade. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend served as the wrap-up movie to the 2015-19 comedy series created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. The interactive telefilm included multiple paths and alternate endings, and it received two Emmy nominations, for Best TV Movie and Best Limited/Movie Supporting Actor for Tituss Burgess. Star Ellie Kemper returned as Kimmy Schmidt, a former mole woman who's now a bestselling author, as she plans her wedding to Prince Frederick (Daniel Radcliffe) and uncovers a secret bunker started by the Rev. Richard Wayne Gary Wayne (Jon Hamm). Fey previously called it "a great way to officially complete the series." It was written by Fey, Carlock, Meredith Scardino, and Sam Means, and directed by Claire Scanlon. At the same time that Netflix is halting its efforts with this particular choose-your-own-adventure format, the streamer is ramping up its games portfolio. The TV homepage was even recently redesigned to feature games that can be played on-screen by using your cell phone as the controller. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'I've never been on a show that got this kind of recognition': Katherine LaNasa on 'The Pitt's' success and Dana's 'existential crisis' How Charlie Cox characterizes Matt Murdock through action scenes in 'Daredevil: Born Again' 'Agatha All Along' star Joe Locke on learning from Kathryn Hahn, musical theater goals, and the 'Heartstopper' movie with Kit Connor Click here to read the full article.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Netflix fans have DAYS left to enjoy two hugely popular titles as major feature is closed ahead of app revamp
NETFLIX is pulling two titles from the platform in what appears to mark the end for a game-changing feature on the service. And it's farewell for a special 2 Black Mirror: Bandersnatch stars Will Poulter Credit: Netflix 2 Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend is set to go too Credit: Netflix The streamer routinely adds and removes content but rarely takes down its own originals. However, the firm seems to be shutting down special interactive titles with the final two set to be chopped next week. Interactive Specials began in 2017, starting with Shrek spin-off Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale. They allow viewers to influence the story and create a different ending each time. Read more about Netflix Netflix culled most of its interactive content late last year, with kids favourites like Battle Kitty and Johnny Test among them. But now the final two - It seems likely that there won't be any further interactive titles, as Netflix In recent years, Netflix has turned its focus to Most read in Tech The end of interactive specials comes as Netflix plans to introduce a massive makeover of the app for the first time in ten years. TVs viewers will start You're throwing away money on Netflix – I found three common mistakes sending your bill soaring but the fixes are easy It's set to sport better recommendations and an improved interface that "highlights what matters most to you". Navigation will be simplified as part of the move, with shortcuts at the top. "Your homepage will respond to your viewing and browsing history," Netflix says. "So you can quickly find something that suits your mood in the moment." There's also My Netflix, described as a "personal oasis" hub for keeping track of the content you personally like. That includes shows you're part-way through and movies that you'd like to watch next. This will be home to Continue Watching, My List, and Remind Me as well. Must-know Netflix TV tips Get the most out of your Netflix account with these handy hack Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix? What's Netflix Basic with Ads like?
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Netflix fans have DAYS left to enjoy two hugely popular titles as major feature is closed ahead of app revamp
NETFLIX is pulling two titles from the platform in what appears to mark the end for a game-changing feature on the service. And it's farewell for a special Black Mirror film. 2 2 The streamer routinely adds and removes content but rarely takes down its own originals. However, the firm seems to be shutting down special interactive titles with the final two set to be chopped next week. Interactive Specials began in 2017, starting with Shrek spin-off Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale. They allow viewers to influence the story and create a different ending each time. Netflix culled most of its interactive content late last year, with kids favourites like Battle Kitty and Johnny Test among them. But now the final two - Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend - are going on May 12, according to What's On Netflix. It seems likely that there won't be any further interactive titles, as Netflix previously said the technology "served its purpose, but is now limiting as we focus on technological efforts in other areas". In recent years, Netflix has turned its focus to gaming instead with apps based around its best shows and movies. The end of interactive specials comes as Netflix plans to introduce a massive makeover of the app for the first time in ten years. TVs viewers will start noticing a fresh look over the next few weeks. You're throwing away money on Netflix – I found three common mistakes sending your bill soaring but the fixes are easy It's set to sport better recommendations and an improved interface that "highlights what matters most to you". Navigation will be simplified as part of the move, with shortcuts at the top. "Your homepage will respond to your viewing and browsing history," Netflix says. "So you can quickly find something that suits your mood in the moment." There's also My Netflix, described as a "personal oasis" hub for keeping track of the content you personally like. That includes shows you're part-way through and movies that you'd like to watch next. This will be home to Continue Watching, My List, and Remind Me as well.
