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Shut Up and Dance

  • Episode aired Oct 21, 2016
  • 52m
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8.4/10
48K
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Alex Lawther in Black Mirror (2011)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
When withdrawn Kenny stumbles headlong into an online trap, he is quickly forced into an uneasy alliance with shifty Hector, both at the mercy of persons unknown.When withdrawn Kenny stumbles headlong into an online trap, he is quickly forced into an uneasy alliance with shifty Hector, both at the mercy of persons unknown.When withdrawn Kenny stumbles headlong into an online trap, he is quickly forced into an uneasy alliance with shifty Hector, both at the mercy of persons unknown.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
48K
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  • Director
    • James Watkins
  • Writers
    • William Bridges
    • Charlie Brooker
  • Stars
    • Alex Lawther
    • Jerome Flynn
    • Susannah Doyle
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  • Director
    • James Watkins
  • Writers
    • William Bridges
    • Charlie Brooker
  • Stars
    • Alex Lawther
    • Jerome Flynn
    • Susannah Doyle
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    • 99User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
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    Jerome Flynn and Alex Lawther in Black Mirror (2011)
    Jerome Flynn and Alex Lawther in Black Mirror (2011)
    Jerome Flynn and Leanne Best in Black Mirror (2011)
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    Alex Lawther in Black Mirror (2011)
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    Alex Lawther
    Alex Lawther
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn
    • Hectoras Hector
    Susannah Doyle
    Susannah Doyle
    • Blackmailed Womanas Blackmailed Woman
    Frankie Wilson
    Frankie Wilson
    • Tomas Tom
    Jimmy Roye-Dunne
    • Redas Red
    Hannah Steele
    Hannah Steele
    • Melissaas Melissa
    Sarah Beck Mather
    Sarah Beck Mather
    • Restaurant Motheras Restaurant Mother
    Beatrice Robertson-Jones
    • Restaurant Daughteras Restaurant Daughter
    Maya Gerber
    • Lindsayas Lindsay
    Camilla Power
    Camilla Power
    • Sandraas Sandra
    Ivanno Jeremiah
    Ivanno Jeremiah
    • Moped Manas Moped Man
    Mariam Haque
    • Petrol Station Attendantas Petrol Station Attendant
    Natasha Little
    Natasha Little
    • Karenas Karen
    Nicola Sloane
    Nicola Sloane
    • Bank Clerkas Bank Clerk
    Paul Bazely
    Paul Bazely
    • The Man in the Woodsas The Man in the Woods
    Leanne Best
    Leanne Best
    • Pennyas Penny
    • Director
      • James Watkins
    • Writers
      • William Bridges
      • Charlie Brooker
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    • Trivia
      On Kenny (Alex Lawther)'s laptop appears a sticker of Waldo from season two, episode three.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene, when the woman parks her Volvo wagon and leaves it, the car is neatly within the lines. When the two guys take it, the car is now parked over the line.
    • 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 WatchMojoUK: Top 10 Actors Who Have Appeared in Black Mirror (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Exit Music (for a Film)
      Written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood, Phil Selway

      Performed by Radiohead

    User reviews99

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    Top review
    10/10
    Jaw Permanently Dropped
    Look, this episode really IS that good. There is nothing I could possibly say that another reviewer probably hasn't said more eloquently about this episode---be it acting, directing, story, hell even music.

    If ANYTHING, what I can do is SERIOUSLY recommend watching this show in the order that it is listed. It is done so ft or a reason, and I only wish that I had watched "San Junipero" after this episode like I was (obviously) supposed to. If you are the type of viewer that tends to get emotionally wrapped up in what you are watching, you'll want to take my advice. You may have an easier go at enjoying the rest of your day.

    But yes, EXCELLENT episode. No pulled punches---One of the most vital reasons why we love Black Mirror so much.
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    • pelegirl5284
    • Feb 23, 2017

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • House Of Tomorrow
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    • Runtime
      52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.90 : 1

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