Series like Black Mirror with 'underrated actor' that's 'perfect binge' streaming free
Reach Daily Express June 26, 2025 12:39 PM

A series hailed as 'utterly flawless' and likened to Black Mirror, which was 'erased' by the original studio, is now available for free streaming.

All episodes of Made For Love can be streamed on Channel 4 at no additional cost. This includes both series one and two, originally released between 2022 and 2023.

The broadcaster's own summary paints it as a comedy-drama with a Black Mirror vibe. The plot, based on the 2017 novel, revolves around a woman who chooses to escape her stifling marriage.

Regrettably, her tech tycoon husband tracks her every move and emotion due to a device he implanted in her brain.

Made For Love features Cristin Milioti as the protagonist Hazel. Milioti is recognised for her role as the Mother in How I Met Your Mother and more recently Sofia Falcone in The Penguin.

She has even starred in two acclaimed Black Mirror episodes including USS Callister, reports Surrey Live.

Other cast members include Ray Ramano, Paula Abdul and Billy Magnussen known for Boardwalk Empire and the Lilo and Stitch remake.

Despite a vocal fan base and a near perfect score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, the series was cancelled after its second series. Moreover, the US studio behind it eventually chose to 'erase' the show from its own platforms.

Warner Bros has pulled the plug on a series from HBO Max, leaving US fans in the lurch, despite it being an original production. The move, thought to be for tax reasons, was slammed by star Cristin Milioti during her chat on the WTF Podcast with Marc Maron.

Milioti expressed her frustration, saying: "It's so f**ked up. That happened because, umm, we were a tax write-off. I did it for Max... I just know that they ripped it off the platform... like when they ripped Westworld off. And it's such a bummer because, you know, that was three years of our lives."

She added: "There are so many parts of that show that have become like eerily prescient. It was all about people in this world of like advanced technology and utterly unable to communicate with each other. You can't even buy it. It's so weird... I'm also like... it's like on a USB stick somewhere probably. Just put it up."

However, what Milioti may not know is that UK viewers still have the opportunity to enjoy the series on Channel 4, where it remains available for those keen to explore its unique take on a tech-dominated society.

Plenty fans put forward reasons for catching up on the series: "This show is literally perfect. A MUST WATCH dare I say. The casting of the actors, the dark comedy, the premise and the concept regarding the future of love was done so well. And also the pacing was very good I might add, none of the scenes seemed to drag. A perfect binge. I was hooked from the first scene. The show kept up the intrigue and the comic relief, while also maintaining emotional depth. Billy Magnussen and Cristin Milioti's acting skills: spot on."

Another fan exclaimed their admiration: "This is one of the most original shows I've seen in a long time. The pacing and execution is perfect. The different dynamics they explore tow the line of brevity and weight in such a beautiful way while still having a great balance of comedy. I'm so excited about this show."

Meanwhile, a third viewer remarked on its distinct charm: "I was hooked from the first seconds of watching. I personally think that Billy Magnussen is a highly underrated actor so I was elated when I saw he was starring. He's great in it just as I figured he would be. This show is not like all the others being churned out right now. I'm so sick of everything being so similar that they are al just looking and feeling the same to me at this point. Made for Love is an original in a time of not much originality. I love it!".

Made For Love is streaming on Channel 4.

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