‘It’s back to basics’: Here’s what you need to know about Black Mirror season seven

Black Mirror is returning this week with a brand-new season, and people are already gearing up for more mind-bending twists that shine a light on the darker side of technology. Created by Charlie Brooker, the anthology series has become a pop culture sensation, offering a terrifying yet fascinating look at how the digital age might evolve.

So, with six new episodes packed with an all-star cast, this season promises to be just as unsettling—and thought-provoking—as ever.

When is Black Mirror season seven coming out?

Season seven of Black Mirror is set to premiere on Netflix on April 10, 2025. That’s right, just around the corner, we’ll be diving headfirst into six all-new episodes that will once again challenge everything we know about technology, social media, and human nature.

How many episodes will there be in season seven?

This season will feature six episodes, each one exploring a different disturbing concept related to technology and its impact on our lives. And as expected from Black Mirror, these episodes will run the range from thrilling to downright unnerving. Charlie Brooker teased at Netflix’s Geeked Week festival, saying, “We’ve got six episodes this time, and two of them are basically feature-length. Some of them are deeply unpleasant, some are quite funny, and some are emotional.”

What are the titles and synopses of the new episodes?

Netflix has released the episode titles and brief synopses for each of the six episodes. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect:

Episode 1: “Common People”

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A school teacher, Amanda, faces a life-or-death situation when her husband signs her up for a high-tech system to keep her alive—at a steep cost.
Starring: Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, Tracee Ellis Ross
Director: Ally Pankiw

Episode 2: “Bête Noire”

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Maria, a confectionary genius, becomes suspicious of her new coworker, Verity, who seems to have something unsettling about her that only Maria notices.
Starring: Siena Kelly, Rosy McEwen, Ben Bailey Smith, Amber Grappy, Ravi Aujla
Director: Toby Haynes

Episode 3: “Hotel Reverie”

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Hollywood star Brandy Friday enters a high-tech immersive remake of an old British film and is transported to another dimension, where she must follow the script if she ever hopes to escape.
Starring: Issa Rae, Emma Corrin, Awkwafina, Harriet Walter
Director: Haolu Wang

Episode 4: “Plaything”

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In a near-future London, a peculiar murder case ties into a 90s video game filled with evolving artificial lifeforms.
Starring: Peter Capaldi, Will Poulter, Asim Chaudhry, Lewis Gribben
Director: David Slade

Episode 5: “Eulogy”

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An isolated man is introduced to a system that allows him to relive memories through old photographs, stirring up powerful emotions.
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Patsy Ferran
Director: Chris Barrett & Luke Taylor

Episode 6: “USS Callister: Into Infinity”

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A sequel to the fan-favorite episode USS Callister, this time the crew, led by Captain Nanette Cole, is stranded in an infinite virtual universe, fighting for survival.
Starring: Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, Osy Ikhile
Director: Toby Haynes

Who’s in the cast of Black Mirror season seven?

This season’s cast is stacked with talent, featuring both returning faces and some exciting newcomers. The star-studded list includes:

• Will Poulter and Asim Chaudhry (who both previously appeared in Bandersnatch)

• Issa Rae, Awkwafina, and Paul Giamatti make their Black Mirror debuts.

• Emma Corrin, Patsy Ferran, Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, Peter Capaldi, Lewis Gribben, and many more also star.

What will Black Mirror season seven be about?

As usual, Black Mirror brings a mix of dystopian visions and technological horrors to the screen. This season tackles everything from high-tech medical systems and AI to immersive video games and virtual realities. The highly anticipated sequel to the USS Callister episode will bring back beloved characters, while other episodes will introduce new unsettling scenarios involving high-tech dilemmas.

Brooker shared that the season will have a balance of tones: “We’ve got six episodes this time, and two of them are basically feature-length. Some of them are deeply unpleasant, some are quite funny, and some are emotional.” He also added, “It’s back to basics in many ways. They’re all sci-fi stories—there’s definitely some horrifying things that occur, but maybe not in an overt horror-movie way. There’s definitely some disturbing content in it.”

Who’s behind Black Mirror season seven?

The mastermind behind Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker, returns as creator and writer, ensuring that the chilling tone of the series remains intact. Brooker, Jessica Rhoades, and Annabel Jones serve as executive producers, with Broke & Bones producing. With Brooker at the helm, everyone can rest assured that this season will continue to deliver the same biting commentary on technology’s dark side that made the show a cultural phenomenon.

Where to watch Black Mirror season seven?

Black Mirror Season seven will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix starting April 10, 2025. If you haven’t already, you can watch the previous seasons, all of which are also available on the platform.

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