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New Black Mirror photo shows hint of Star Trek in next series

Thew new snaps give waiting fans a fresh glimpse of what to expect from series four.
Thew new snaps give waiting fans a fresh glimpse of what to expect from series four. Thew new snaps give waiting fans a fresh glimpse of what to expect from series four.

Two new images from Black Mirror have been released, giving fans a glimpse into the next instalments of Charlie Brooker’s hit TV series.

The intriguing photos previewing season four show costumed cast members on the sets of two of the episodes which will be coming soon to online streaming service Netflix.

In a shot resembling a scene from Star Trek, actors Jesse Plemons, Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson and Michaela Coel pose for the episode entitled USS Callister, which will be directed by Toby Haynes.

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Black Mirror
USS Callister (Netflix/PA)

Meanwhile, a chilling snap from Jodie Foster’s Arkangel episode sees Rosemarie Dewitt, Brenna Harding and Owen Teague in the middle of an ominous, clinical-looking scene involving an unsuspecting child.

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Black Mirror
Arkangel (Netflix/PA)

The release of the pictures follows an official trailer for the six-part season which teased a fresh wave of storylines full of sex, science and horror.

Other episodes, which each have a different director, include Black Museum, Hang The DJ, Metalhead and Crocodile.