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Jun 21, 2023 · Below is WIRED’s definitive ranking of every episode of Black Mirror released thus far. 28. “Smithereens” (Season 5, Episode 2) Black Mirror ’s take on a British police drama ...
- The Good, the bad, and the Bandersnatched. Scroll through to see how we ranked all six seasons of Netflix's Black Mirror, plus interactive film Bandersnatch.
- No. 28: "Shut Up and Dance" (Season 3) A tense and plausible nightmare about a young man (Alex Lawther) blackmailed by hackers that leaves you feeling awful about every character involved and wanting to take a shower.
- No. 27: "The Waldo Moment" (Season 2) The closest Black Mirror has to an agreed-upon misfire, this political spoof doesn't quite connect as it follows the rise of a Triumph the Insult Comic Dog-like figure (Daniel Rigby).
- No. 26: "Mazey Day" (Season 6) This episode is pretty thin by Black Mirror standards, and rests almost entirely on the genuinely surprising twist that shifts the whole story more into supernatural horror territory than the show's typical sci-fi shenanigans.
Jul 28, 2023 · Rotten Tomatoes ranks the sci-fi/horror anthology series' episodes by Tomatometer score, from the dystopian \"The National Anthem\" to the meta \"Joan Is Awful\". See the list, the latest season 6 additions, and the spoilers ahead.
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- Playtest (Season 3) The final “it was all a dream” twist in “Playtest” is the cherry on top of a deliciously twisted “Black Mirror” sundae. Wyatt Russell plays Cooper, who accepts an offer to test out an advanced, virtual-reality horror video game but gets much more trauma than he signed up for.
- Bandersnatch (Interactive Special) “Bandersnatch” is remarkable not only for “Black Mirror,” but for being Netflix’s first interactive movie aimed at adults.
- Nosedive (Season 3) Set in a near future where a large percentage of the population has adopted a form of social-media eye implant that ranks people like Yelp reviews, this pastel meditation shows what happens when we allow fictional clout to dictate societal norms.
- White Bear (Season 2) “White Bear” is a masterwork of tension that drops viewers into a true nightmare. A woman (Lenora Crichlow) wakes up, not knowing her name or where she is.
- 27 "Mazey Day"
- 26 "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too"
- 25 "Metalhead"
- 24 "The Waldo Moment"
- 23 "Demon 79"
- 22 "Striking Vipers"
- 21 "Crocodile"
- 20 "Arkangel"
- 19 "Loch Henry"
- 18 "Beyond The Sea"
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IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
"Mazey Day" holds the distinction for being the shortest Black Mirror episode at 40 minutes, being the first-ever supernatural episode of the series, and, unfortunately, being the lowest-rated one so far on IMDb. Exploring the chaotic world of paparazzi, it follows freelance photographer Bo (Zazie Beetz) and a few others as they hunt down an actress in hiding, competing for the $30,000 reward for anyone who gets a photo of her. When they finally track her down, things take a strange turn. Con...
IMDb Rating: 6.1/10
That "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" is the second lowest-rated episode of Black Mirror speaks to the quality of the series overall, as it's passable and best and somewhat divisive at worst. Starring Miley Cyrus as pop singer Ashley O, the episode depicts her story as a troubled artist in the industry, with another arc covering two of her fans, teenage sisters Rachel (Angourie Rice) and Jack Goggins (Madison Davenport). The sisters have the popular doll "Ashley Too," which is essentially a clon...
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Anyone would be forgiven for being nervous after seeing the numerous videos online about how much smarter, stronger, and faster robots are becoming – "Metalhead" plays into those fears. The short black-and-white episode is set in a bleak future where society has collapsed and survivors are forced to scavenge and hide. Here, Bella (Maxine Peake) is seen running from robotic "dogs" that seem to target and hunt down humans. The robots seem to have been inspired precisely by those videos that hav...
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
"The Waldo Moment" follows the experiences of a troubled comedian, Jamie Salter (Daniel Rigby), known for his depiction of a blue animated bear called Waldo on a funny TV show. When an interview with a politician "inspires" the comedian to enter the political race as Waldo, he doesn't expect to actually win. This is why it's a complete surprise when his wise-cracking and crass character steadily climbs the ranks. As with anything concerning politics, "The Waldo Moment" was initially extremely...
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
Black Mirror Season 6 marked a departure from the usual kinds of stories fans have come to expect from the show, with series creator Charlie Brookerexperimenting with expanding the scope to include supernatural horror. This, along with dark comedy, is especially evident in "Demon 79," the final episode of the latest season. It follows mild-mannered sales assistant Nida (Anjana Vasan), whose life is forever changed after accidentally releasing the demon Gaap (Paapa Essiedu). He informs her tha...
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Two old friends, Danny Parker (Anthony Mackie) and Karl Houghton (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), find a way to reconnect after some time in the fictional fighting game "Striking Vipers X." The game allows its users to actually feel what's happening, whether that's pain or pleasure. When the two of them start having sex in that virtual reality, their real-life relationships start getting complicated. "Striking Vipers" features an all-Black main cast who flew to Brazil to film the episode. Danny and K...
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Black Mirror introduces one of its most evil characters in "Crocodile," Mia (Andrea Riseborough), who's haunted by a hit-and-run death that she helped her friend cover-up. Thanks to the existence of police technology called "Recaller," which projects individuals' memories for someone else to see, Mia's past resurfaces after what was supposed to be a simple insurance claim investigation. "Crocodile" is an unapologetically bleak episode in a series full of dark stories.As Mia turns into a seria...
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
"Arkangel" introduces one of Black Mirror's chilling inventions, tech that lets parents have unprecedented control over their child for "safety" and "well-being." The episode follows Marie (Rosemarie DeWitt) as she opts for the experimental implant to monitor her young daughter Sara (Aniya Hodge). Aside from being able to see her health data and her actions, the implant also censors anything it deems to be too stressful or traumatic. Things take a dark turn as the level of control unsurprisin...
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
When film students and relatively new romantic partners Davis (Samuel Blenkin) and Pia (Myha'la Herrold) travel to a ghost town in Scotland to work on a documentary, they become interested in a murderous local story. While they initially intend to make a boring documentary about eggs, they pivot and decide to feature the murder instead. Davis soon realizes the crimes have influenced his family and life in more than one way, but goes through horrific events to get at the truth. "Loch Henry" mo...
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
"Beyond the Sea" was one of the most highly-anticipated episodes in Black Mirror's sixth season, as it featured some incredible talents. Set in an alternative 1969, it features two astronauts – Cliff Stanfield (Aaron Paul) and David Ross (Josh Hartnett) – on a vague but highly dangerous mission in deep space. Meanwhile, back on earth, they have replicas they can control to essentially take breaks from the mentally taxing isolation and reality they face daily as they travel further from home....
Find out how fans rated the sci-fi anthology series on IMDb, from the lowest-scoring \\"Mazey Day\\" to the highest-scoring \\"San Junipero\\". See the plot summaries, cast, and IMDb ratings of each episode, as well as the latest Season 6 additions.
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Jun 17, 2023 · Here are all 28 of Black Mirror’s episodes, ranked, including the new episodes from season six. Political satires and future dystopias, soulless nihilism and life-affirming humanism —...
Jun 7, 2019 · PCMag's Rob Marvin evaluates the sci-fi anthology series based on originality, world-building, twists, and impact. See where your favorite episodes rank and why, from 'Fifteen Million Merits' to 'Bandersnatch'.
