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Black Mirror Season 7 Debuts with Nostalgic Sequels and Fresh Tech Dystopias

The six-episode season, now streaming on Netflix, blends returning characters and storylines with explorations of AI, digital commodification, and emotional storytelling.

A couple in the near future (Chris O’Dowd, left, and Rashida Jones) is sent reeling when Jones’ Amanda is diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in “Common People,” an episode in Season 7 of the Netflix series “Black Mirror.”
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Peter Capaldi plays a rambling recluse in "Plaything."
Issa Rae stars as an actor who is placed inside a simulation of a classic British romance in “Hotel Reverie,” an episode from Season 7 of Netflix’s “Black Mirror.”

Overview

  • Season 7 includes six episodes, featuring a sequel to the fan-favorite 'USS Callister' and nods to 'Bandersnatch,' alongside original narratives.
  • Themes center on AI, subscription-based life commodification, and the societal impact of advanced technologies, reflecting current anxieties.
  • Critics are divided, praising the emotional depth and character-driven stories but noting a diminished shock factor compared to earlier seasons.
  • Episodes like 'Common People' and 'Eulogy' emphasize human connections, love, and loss, while others explore darker, tech-centric premises.
  • The season showcases a star-studded cast, including Cristin Milioti, Paul Giamatti, Issa Rae, Chris O'Dowd, and Rashida Jones, delivering standout performances.