Black Mirror (2011)
TV series · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Stream itif you want an uncompromising, cynical exploration of how technology amplifies our darkest human instincts.
A cynical and often terrifying anthology exploring the dark side of technology and human nature. Each episode is a standalone gut-punch designed to leave you questioning your relationship with the digital world.
What it is about
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.
Trailer
What Black Mirror is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this series is an exercise in escalating discomfort. It operates with a cold, clinical intensity, moving from grounded social satires to high-concept speculative nightmares. While the pacing varies between episodes, there is a consistent sense of creeping dread and a sharp, satirical edge that refuses to offer easy comfort. The production values are high, lending a polished, believable sheen to even the most outlandish technological premises.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is essential viewing for those who enjoy social commentary wrapped in speculative fiction. It suits viewers who appreciate a nihilistic worldview and are comfortable with stories that prioritise ideas over likable characters. However, you should skip it if you are feeling emotionally vulnerable or prefer television that offers a sense of hope. A significant caveat is its unevenness; because it is an anthology, the quality and tone shift dramatically between seasons.
The right evening for it
It suits an evening where you want to be intellectually provoked and unsettled. It is best watched one episode at a time to allow the bleak implications to properly sink in.
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How Black Mirror leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel deeply cynical and profoundly unsettled. It leaves you with a lingering distrust of your own devices and a heavy sense of weariness regarding the future of human nature.
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More clips
Featurette · Paul Giamatti & Charlie Brooker Dive Deep into Black Mirror's "Eulogy" | Netflix
Featurette · Annie Murphy Breaks Down THAT Scene From Joan Is Awful | Black Mirror | Netflix
Featurette · Behind Black Mirror Season 5: Striking Vipers | Netflix
Black Mirror soundtrack
Black Mirror: Season 7 (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)
Various Artists · 2025 · 39 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1Common People Do · Ames Bessada
- 2Dum Dummies · Ames Bessada
- 3We're Subscribers · Ames Bessada
- 4Something About Amanda · Ames Bessada
- 5Serenity · Ames Bessada
- 6Last Bet · Ames Bessada
- 7Hucklebuck · Daniel Pemberton
- 8It Changed · Daniel Pemberton
- 9Allergies · Daniel Pemberton
- 10She Follows · Daniel Pemberton
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Awards
Black Mirror won Outstanding Interactive Program, Outstanding Television Movie, Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited Series or Movie and Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special at the Emmys.
Emmys
- Won: Outstanding Interactive Program · 2019
- Won: Outstanding Television Movie · 2017, 2018, 2019
- Won: Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited Series or Movie · 2018
- Won: Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special · 2018
2 other awards and nominationsShow
- Won: Irish Film & Television Awards · 2019
- Won: Peabody Awards · 2014
From Wikidata, which can miss some.
Questions people ask
- Is Black Mirror a mind-bending series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Mind-Bending, with a tense streak. A cynical and often terrifying anthology exploring the dark side of technology and human nature. Each episode is a standalone gut-punch designed to leave you questioning your relationship with the digital world.
- How many seasons of Black Mirror are there?
- 7 seasons and 33 episodes. Season 8 is announced, with no date yet.
- Where can I watch Black Mirror in Canada?
- In Canada, Black Mirror is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Where can I watch Black Mirror in the UK?
- In the UK, Black Mirror is included with Netflix (all plans).
- What awards did Black Mirror win?
- Black Mirror won Outstanding Interactive Program, Outstanding Television Movie, Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited Series or Movie and Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special at the Emmys.
- What songs are on the Black Mirror soundtrack?
- Black Mirror: Season 7 (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) has 39 tracks, including “Common People Do” by Ames Bessada, “Dum Dummies” by Ames Bessada, “We're Subscribers” by Ames Bessada, “Something About Amanda” by Ames Bessada and “Serenity” by Ames Bessada, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is Black Mirror worth watching?
- Stream it: if you want an uncompromising, cynical exploration of how technology amplifies our darkest human instincts. IMDb users rate it 8.7 out of 10 from 735,388 votes and TMDB users 8.3.
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