Top 10 Black Mirror episodes ranked by how close we are to actually living them

Ever watched Black Mirror and thought, “Okay, but this could actually happen?” Well, you’re not alone because it turns out half of the episodes from the iconic dystopian series are terrifyingly likely to come true in the real world. Yup. Some episodes have already eerily mirrored real-life events, but this ranking is based on future plausibility. Based on an inevitability index, here’s a ranking of the top 10 Black Mirror episodes from least to most likely to become reality.

10. Metalhead 

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Kicking things off with Metalhead. Robot dogs chasing humans across a post-apocalyptic landscape? Sounds far-fetched… until you remember Boston Dynamics literally exists. Creepy tech, but not quite the end of days. Yet. Score: 77/100

9. Arkangel 

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A mum tracks her daughter’s every move via an implant in her head. Honestly, with parents already attaching GPS trackers to their kids like it’s normal, this doesn’t feel that sci-fi anymore. Score: 82/100

8. The National Anthem 

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Remember the one with the pig? Yeah. Public blackmail and political chaos on live TV. Outrage culture is real, and viral pressure can do wild things. Just saying. Score: 85/100

7. The Waldo Moment 

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A cartoon character runs for office and people actually vote for him. What once felt like a satire now looks like… recent elections. You get it. Score:90/100

6. Striking Vipers 

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Two best mates explore their feelings via a VR fighting game. Sounds weird until you realise virtual relationships are already a thing — and VR is only getting more immersive. Spicy. Score: 91/100

5. The Entire History of You 

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A chip that records every memory so you can replay arguments in HD. Between neural implants and wearable tech, this one’s feeling a little too close for comfort. Score: 95/100

4. Nosedive 

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A world where your social score decides your job, housing, and friendships. Honestly? We’re already halfway there. If Uber ratings stress you out, this episode is your personal horror film. Score: 99/100

3. Loch Henry 

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True crime content gets way too personal. Given the obsession with turning real-life trauma into Netflix-style entertainment, this one isn’t even slightly a stretch. Score: 100/100

2. Smithereens

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A man spirals after losing someone to distracted driving, all thanks to a social media app. We’ve literally seen headlines like this. It’s not fiction, it’s news. Score: 100/100

1. Shut Up and Dance 

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A teenager gets blackmailed by hackers and pulled into a terrifying chain of events. This one is already happening; online blackmail, grooming, and cyberstalking? All very, very real. Score: 100/100

Notable Mentions: Common People

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Although there’s no official inevitability score yet for Common People, the latest season’s exploration of streaming, influencer culture, and healthcare, it’s eerily close to our current reality. While Black Mirror remains fiction, it’s unsettling how many of its scenarios could one day come to life. According to the study, 50 per cent of the show’s episodes have a real shot at becoming true.

And that scares me so much!

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