Black Mirror

Black Mirror (2011)

12/4/2011 - 6/15/2023
7 Seasons, 32 Episodes
8

Over the last ten years, technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives before we've had time to stop and question it. In every home; on every desk; in every palm - a plasma screen; a monitor; a smartphone - a black mirror of our 21st Century existence.

Created By: Charlie Brooker

Details

First Air Date

12/4/2011

Last Air Date

6/15/2023

Network

Channel 4, Netflix

Rating

8/10 (5266 votes)

Status

Returning Series

Production Companies

House of Tomorrow, Zeppotron

About Black Mirror

Black Mirror explores the impact of technology on human society through a collection of standalone stories. The series, which began in 2011, frequently presents dystopian scenarios where technological advancements lead to unforeseen and often unsettling consequences. It blends elements of science fiction, drama, and mystery to examine themes of surveillance, virtual reality, and the nature of consciousness.

The show is known for its anthology format, allowing each episode to introduce new characters and settings while maintaining a central focus on technological critique. This approach contributes to its exploration of various aspects of humanity's relationship with emerging technologies.

Over its seven seasons and 32 episodes, Black Mirror has maintained a notable presence in discussions surrounding contemporary media. It has an IMDb rating of 8.7 based on over 735,000 votes, and a TMDb average vote of 8 out of 10 from over 5,200 users, reflecting its reception as a thought-provoking series.

IMDb 8.7/10

Why you might be searching for Black Mirror

People are often searching for specific, sometimes disturbing, plot points from individual episodes, such as characters wearing VR headsets for an entire vacation or specific bizarre scenarios involving advanced technology. The show's anthology nature means viewers may recall a unique, unsettling event rather than an overarching plot, leading to searches for details like "Creepy cameras watching couples and testing their relationship" or "Guy puts on goggles and shows a crowd of people his memory where he put peanut butter on his dick and his dog licked it off."

What reviewers are saying

MovieGuys

One reviewer noted that the series, particularly after its move to Netflix, became bland and predictable, moving away from its original revolutionary and subversive tone. They found Season 5 and even Season 7 to be generally dreadful.

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