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Black Mirror Season 7 Brings Creative Revival with Fresh Sci-Fi Stories

The latest season of the anthology series offers standout performances, its first sequel and spinoff, but faces mixed reception for uneven storytelling.

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Chris O’Dowd and Rashida Jones star in Common People
Black Mirror season 7 review: In Common People, the show delivers one of its best episodes in years.

Overview

  • Season 7 of Black Mirror marks a creative comeback, blending inventive sci-fi storytelling with emotional and satirical elements.
  • The season includes six standalone episodes, featuring the series' first direct sequel, 'USS Callister: Into Infinity,' and a spinoff from 'Bandersnatch.'
  • Episodes like 'Common People' and 'Eulogy' have been widely praised for their emotional depth and strong performances by Chris O'Dowd, Rashida Jones, and Paul Giamatti.
  • Critics highlight 'Plaything' as the weakest episode, citing underdeveloped storytelling and an unsatisfying conclusion despite Peter Capaldi's compelling performance.
  • While not all episodes succeed, the season is seen as a return to form, offering fresh takes on technology's impact on human nature.