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Black Mirror

  • TV Series
  • 2011–
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
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8.7/10
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Black Mirror (2011)
Featuring stand-alone dramas -- sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia -- "Black Mirror" is a contemporary reworking of "The Twilight Zone" with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world.
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Featuring stand-alone dramas -- sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia -- "Black Mirror" is a contemporary reworking of "The Twilight Zone" with stories that tap in... Read allFeaturing stand-alone dramas -- sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia -- "Black Mirror" is a contemporary reworking of "The Twilight Zone" with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world.Featuring stand-alone dramas -- sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia -- "Black Mirror" is a contemporary reworking of "The Twilight Zone" with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world.

  • Creator
    • Charlie Brooker
  • Stars
    • Anjana Vasan
    • Cristin Milioti
    • Jimmi Simpson
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    693K
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    POPULARITY
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    • Creator
      • Charlie Brooker
    • Stars
      • Anjana Vasan
      • Cristin Milioti
      • Jimmi Simpson
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 183Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #85
    • Won 6 Primetime Emmys
      • 46 wins & 135 nominations total

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    Anjana Vasan
    Anjana Vasan
    • Nida Huq…
    • 2016–2025
    Cristin Milioti
    Cristin Milioti
    • Nanette Cole
    • 2017–2025
    Jimmi Simpson
    Jimmi Simpson
    • Walton
    • 2017–2025
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Robert Daly
    • 2017–2025
    Billy Magnussen
    Billy Magnussen
    • Karl…
    • 2017–2025
    Wunmi Mosaku
    Wunmi Mosaku
    • Katie…
    • 2016–2023
    Monica Dolan
    Monica Dolan
    • CS Linda Grace…
    • 2019–2023
    Milanka Brooks
    Milanka Brooks
    • Elena Tulaska
    • 2017–2025
    Osy Ikhile
    Osy Ikhile
    • Nate Packer
    • 2017–2025
    Daniel Lapaine
    Daniel Lapaine
    • Dawson…
    • 2011–2017
    Hannah John-Kamen
    Hannah John-Kamen
    • Selma Telse…
    • 2011–2016
    Michaela Coel
    Michaela Coel
    • Airport Stewardess…
    • 2016–2017
    Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul
    • Cliff Stanfield…
    • 2017–2023
    Paul G. Raymond
    Paul G. Raymond
    • Kabir Dudani
    • 2017–2025
    Kenneth Collard
    Kenneth Collard
    • Doctor Dmitri Babich…
    • 2013–2023
    Joshua James
    Joshua James
    • Chris Holligan…
    • 2017–2023
    Kavé Niku
    Kavé Niku
    • Shopkeeper…
    • 2016–2025
    Rebecca Ozer
    • Ayla…
    • 2025
    • Creator
      • Charlie Brooker
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    Reviewers say 'Black Mirror' is acclaimed for its initial seasons, offering insightful commentary on technology and society with compelling narratives and performances. Later seasons, especially 5 and 6, face mixed to negative feedback for straying from core themes. Critics note a decline in originality, depth, and technological focus. Some episodes are deemed predictable and overly reliant on celebrity casting. Despite these issues, 'Black Mirror' remains influential in sparking discussions about tech and human behavior.
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    ftonks

    A unique and different tv experience, with an episode for everyone.

    Black Mirror is an anthology, meaning it is complied of different sci fi tales to make their seasons. This means the series doesn't really have any synopsis I can say, the only thing I can say is just watch the bloody show already. Every episode is different, some horror, some romance, some drama, and if you don't like the episode then just skip it, it's not like you'll miss anything as the next episode on your binge watch will be the complete opposite of what you just watched. As far as acting goes, it's top notch, stars like Jon Hamm, Daniel Kaluuya also appear on episodes bringing their amazing performances to the table. Every episode has their own cinematography, some bright and colorful, one episode will be black and white, really adding in on the unique feel of the whole thing. I would definitely call this show a masterpiece, but i almost gave it a 9 because of the 5th series. 2 episodes from the fifth series were pretty sh*te. Smithereens was great, so was Andrew Scott's performance. So yes, a masterpiece still, I won't let 2 bad episodes change that especially when compared to the works of art that the previous series had to offer. So ignore season 5 apart from Smithereens, Smithereens had a very important message and was a wonderfully shot and acted tale. Think of it as a mix of mini films. Now there may be some things that you may not find good, but there's always an episode for you. There 's twists, laughs, scares all in hour long episodes and tied up in a neat little bow just for you. And the Christmas Special was stunning, don't forget to watch that. But if that isn't enough, they have their own interactive film, Bandersnatch. An. Interactive. Film. You choose what the main character does, and it is awesome. So please, If you have the time, try watching this, you will not be disappointed. Verdict: With something new every episode, Black mirror really gets to you, and in all the right ways. A+
    9Strait_Talk

    Message to reviewers..

    You're reviewing the whole show here,not individual seasons or episodes. Don't give a low rating just because you didn't like Miley or the 5th series. Keep everything in context and just rate on your overall impression of Black Mirror. Carry on.
    gogoschka-1

    Fascinating mix of bleak sci-fi, drama, satire and black comedy

    Amazing British anthology series with a very intriguing concept. The premise: taking contemporary phenomena (ranging from the wild popularity of talent shows on TV to the impact of social media and smartphones on our lives) as a starting point and speculate how such phenomena could/would evolve in the future. Each episode tells a different story with different protagonists and focuses on a different theme. Of course, the series doesn't explore the beneficial aspects or any positive trends - (where would the fun be in that?) - but clearly approaches its topics from a pessimistic, cynical point of view (hence the title). As the show's creator Charlie Brooker ('Dead Set') puts it: "...They (the different stories) are all about the way we live now – and the way we might be living in 10 minutes' time if we're clumsy."

    The resulting mix of bleak sci-fi, drama, satire and black comedy makes for highly intelligent Television and ranks among the most original and entertaining shows I've ever come across. The writing and directing are excellent and the cast includes such talented thesps as Domhnall Gleeson, Rory Kinnear, Toby Kebbell, Hayley Atwell, Jon Hamm, Jason Flemyng and Rupert Everett - to name but a few. Unique, fascinating and highly recommended. 9 stars out of 10.

    Favorite Films: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls054200841/

    Lesser-known Masterpieces: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls070242495/

    Favorite Low-Budget and B-Movies: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls054808375/

    Favorite TV-Shows reviewed: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls075552387/
    RedMars2017

    Series 6 a huge drop in quality

    Latest series is on the rails, by the book, it almost feels like series 6 has been written by AI.

    Hold on. Is that going to be the final twist - that Charlie Brooker got ChatGPT to write series 6? That would explain the lack of plot twists and the by-the-numbers predictability.

    If Charlie Brooker is playing 4D chess and has willingly created a poor series 6 to make a brilliantly executed point to the suited streamer overlords that AI cannot create as well as humans, then hats off to him. I'll revise this review to an 11/10.

    But if that's not the case, then what did happen between series 5 and 6?
    10hoytyhoytyhoyty

    RIP Black Mirror, it's all over

    This is purely for seasons 1-4 and for Bandersnatch from season 5.

    Season 5 was boring and silly. Season 6 is a mixture of terrible episodes and some quite well done episodes that have nothing whatsoever to do with Black Mirror.

    Seasons 1 through 4 are masterpieces. Some episodes are better than others, like with any Anthology series. But the good ones are just next-level, even when you have to suspend disbelief sometimes (full nervous system VR systems the size of an M&M - no, not unless everything else is up to the same level of tech!).

    It seems that once a series peaks, we just have to accept that that's it, it's done, it will never get up there again. For me the high water marks were CROCODILE, METALHEAD and WHITE BEAR. Though I have to say, I still got back and watch the speech from 15 MILLION MERITS for the thrill of it. It's too good.

    4 seasons, 1 special - that's pretty good. Now we need something of equal calibre!

    "Somebody" removes negative reviews so I hope this one will just sail through.

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    • Trivia
      The show's title refers to black scrying mirrors used in occult and witchcraft practices. Black mirrors allow one to look into the past, present, future and contacting/talking to spirits.

      Black mirror is also reference to the effect of a television or computer screen when switched off, giving a dark reflection of the onlookers.
    • Quotes

      Kenny: [sobbing] They filmed me.

      Hector: Filmed you...

      Kenny: Through my computer camera.

      Hector: What, like, filmed you?

      Kenny: Yeah, like, you know, doing it.

      Hector: Like sex?

      Kenny: No. Like, you... you know.

      Hector: Jerking off. Jerking off to porn or something? Well, everyone does that. The fucking pope probably does that.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #16.80 (2011)

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gương Đen
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Zeppotron
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
      • Babieka
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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