Black Mirror’s 'Eulogy' Garners Praise for Emotional Depth and Unique Sci-Fi Twist

Paul Giamatti stars in a contemplative episode that uses memory-retrieval technology to explore grief, redemption, and ethical dilemmas.

'Eulogy,' the fifth episode of Black Mirror Season 7, features Paul Giamatti as Philip, a man revisiting memories of his late ex-lover through innovative technology.
The episode shifts Black Mirror’s usual tone, focusing on personal healing and nostalgia rather than techno-horror, earning critical and audience acclaim.
A central twist reveals the AI guide assisting Philip is a digital recreation of Carol’s daughter, raising questions about identity and the ethics of digital memory preservation.
Critics have drawn comparisons to 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,' noting how 'Eulogy' flips the premise by using technology to recover, not erase, painful memories.
Giamatti’s performance has been widely praised, with the episode’s bittersweet ending offering a rare moment of emotional closure in the series.