Black Mirror2011
“The future is bright.”
Created by Charlie Brooker
On the charts
🏆 Won 6 Primetime Emmys. 48 wins & 186 nominations total
The premise
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.
Horror Vault's take
Black Mirror is a chilling anthology series that holds a dark mirror up to modern society, exploring how technology — present and near-future — can corrupt, punish, and unravel the human condition. Each standalone episode constructs a distinct nightmare scenario drawn from our collective anxieties about screens, connectivity, and progress. The tone ranges from cold and clinical to viscerally distressing, but every story lingers long after the credits roll.
Content: Psychological Distress, Suicide And Self-Harm Themes, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language
Episode Guide
S1.E1 · The National AnthemPremiere7.4Dec 4, 2011 · 44 min · Dir: Otto Bathurst
Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.
S1.E2 · Fifteen Million Merits7.7Dec 11, 2011 · 62 min · Dir: Euros Lyn
After failing to impress the judges on a singing competition show, a woman must either perform degrading acts or return to a slave-like existence.
S1.E3 · The Entire History of You8.0Dec 18, 2011 · 49 min · Dir: Brian Welsh
In the near future, everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything humans do, see and hear.
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