Netflix has unveiled the trailer and detailed information about the six episodes of Black Mirror Season 7, marking a significant return for the Emmy-winning series. This season includes the first-ever sequel in Black Mirror history, USS Callister: Into Infinity, alongside a nostalgic nod to the interactive experience Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.
Here’s the full episode breakdown, with the details for each:
- Common People (56 minutes): Directed by Ally Pankiw and written by Charlie Brooker, this episode stars Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, and Tracee Ellis Ross. It follows a medical emergency that leads a desperate husband to use a high-tech system to keep his wife alive, with unforeseen consequences.
- Bête Noire (49 minutes): Starring Siena Kelly, Rosy McEwen, and Michael Workéyè, this episode is directed by Toby Haynes and penned by Brooker. It revolves around a confectionery executive who becomes unsettled by a mysterious former classmate.
- Hotel Reverie (1 hour 16 minutes): Featuring Issa Rae, Emma Corrin, and Awkwafina, this episode is directed by Haolu Wang and written by Brooker. It explores a Hollywood star trapped in a high-tech remake of a vintage film.
- Plaything (45 minutes): With Peter Capaldi and Lewis Gribben among the cast, this episode is directed by David Slade and scripted by Brooker. It delves into a murder mystery linked to a 1990s video game.
- Eulogy (46 minutes): Starring Paul Giamatti and Patsy Ferran, this episode is directed by Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor, with a script by Brooker and Ella Road. It follows a man who uses a system to step into photographic memories from his past.
- USS Callister: Into Infinity (1 hour 28 minutes): This sequel stars Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, and Billy Magnussen, directed by Toby Haynes and co-written by Brooker. The crew of the USS Callister finds themselves stranded in an infinite virtual universe, battling for survival against millions of players.
Coming off a sixth season with mixed reactions, Season 7 promises a mix of genres and styles, with some episodes being deeply unpleasant, and others humorous, but always emotionally charged. Brooker hinted that this season will return to the show’s roots — exploring darker themes in a more subtle manner.
Black Mirror Season 7 premieres 10 April 2025 on Netflix.
Everything changed when his parents bought him a PlayStation 2 for Christmas. Since then, he’s been hooked on all things esports, video games, and music. If he’s not livestreaming his shenanigans, he’s probably out taking mirror-selfies with his friends, vigorously debating over the Internet’s Meme of the Year.
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