Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, the creators of Black Mirror, have stepped down as directors of their Netflix-backed production company Broke & Bones. The pair left the company five years after establishing it in 2020, when Netflix invested in Broke & Bones in a structured $100 million deal.
The initial agreement between Netflix and Broke & Bones, which allowed the former to secure exclusive content from Brooker and Jones, has now reached the end of its five-year term.
Netflix has not provided a comment on the exit of Brooker and Jones. Despite their departure from Broke & Bones, the future of Black Mirror remains stable, with the streaming platform reportedly committed to the series beyond its seventh season.
Black Mirror Season 7 premiered in April 2025 and is expected to be in contention for Emmy nominations in September, with performances from Paul Giamatti and Rashida Jones among those anticipated for recognition.
Brooker has previously shared with the BBC that he intends to continue writing Black Mirror, describing it as a “fun job” and highlighting how the rapid development of technology continues to inspire new storylines.
Broke & Bones, beyond its work on Black Mirror, has produced series including Toxic Town, which focuses on a community’s fight for justice after toxic waste exposure, and Cunk On…, the BBC co-produced comedy starring Diane Morgan. The company has also produced Death To…, a satirical mockumentary series reflecting on major events of the year.
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