Series synopsis
Black Mirror is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama mystery television series that premiered on Channel 4 on December 4, 2011. It was created by Charlie Brooker. It stars Hayley Atwell, Domhnall Gleeson, Rory Kinnear and Lindsay Duncan.
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.
Premise
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.
Premise: The future is bright.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hayley Atwell as Martha Starmer
- Domhnall Gleeson as Ash Starmer
- Rory Kinnear as Michael Callow
- Lindsay Duncan as Alex Cairns
- Donald Sumpter as Julian Hereford
- Tom Goodman-Hill as Tom Blice
- Toby Kebbell as Liam Foxwell
- Lenora Crichlow as Victoria Skillane
Supporting cast
- Michael Smiley as Baxter
- Wyatt Russell as Cooper Redfield
- Daniel Rigby as Jamie Salter
- Douglas Hodge as Rolo Haynes
Guest cast
- Claire Keelan as Naomi
- Sinéad Matthews as Sarah
- Julia Davis as Judge Charity
- Ashley Thomas as Judge Wraith
- Alice Eve as Naomi Blestow
- Cherry Jones as Susan Taylor
- Tuppence Middleton as Jem
- Ian Bonar as Damien
- Elisabeth Hopper as Knife Woman
- Nick Bartlett as Welder Guy
- Nick Ofield as Iain Rannoch
- Alex Lawther as Kenny
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 4, 2011 | December 18, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 4 | February 11, 2013 | December 16, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 21, 2016 | October 21, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 6 | December 29, 2017 | December 29, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 3 | June 5, 2019 | June 5, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 5 | June 15, 2023 | June 15, 2023 |
| Season 7 | 6 | April 10, 2025 | April 10, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The National Anthem Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped. |
December 4, 2011 |
| 2 |
Fifteen Million Merits After failing to impress the judges on a singing competition show, a woman must either perform degrading acts or return to a slave-like existence. |
December 11, 2011 |
| 3 |
The Entire History of You In the near future, everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything humans do, see and hear. |
December 18, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Be Right Back After learning about a new service that lets people stay in touch with the deceased, a lonely, grieving Martha reconnects with her late lover. |
February 11, 2013 |
| 2 |
White Bear Victoria wakes up and cannot remember anything about her life. Everyone she encounters refuses to communicate with her. |
February 18, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Waldo Moment A failed comedian who voices a popular cartoon bear named Waldo finds himself mixing in politics when TV executives want Waldo to run for office. |
February 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nosedive A woman desperate to boost her social media score hits the jackpot when she's invited to a swanky wedding. But the trip doesn't go as planned. |
October 21, 2016 |
| 2 |
Playtest An American traveler short on cash signs up to test a revolutionary new gaming system, only to discover the thrills are a little too real. |
October 21, 2016 |
| 3 |
Shut Up and Dance After a virus infects his laptop, a teen faces a daunting choice: carry out orders delivered by text message, or risk having intimate secrets exposed. |
October 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USS Callister Capt. Robert Daly presides over his crew with wisdom and courage. But a new recruit will soon discover nothing on this spaceship is what it seems. |
December 29, 2017 |
| 2 |
Arkangel Worried about her daughter's safety, single mom Marie signs up for a cutting-edge device that monitors the girl's whereabouts -- and much more. |
December 29, 2017 |
| 3 |
Crocodile Architect Mia scrambles to keep a dark secret under wraps, while insurance investigator Shazia harvests people's memories of a nearby accident scene. |
December 29, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Striking Vipers When old college friends Danny and Karl reconnect in a VR version of their favorite video game, the late-night sessions yield an unexpected discovery. |
June 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Smithereens A London rideshare driver ignites an international crisis when he kidnaps a worker from a social media company. |
June 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too A lonely teen becomes obsessed with a robot doll based on her pop star idol, Ashley O - just as the real Ashley's life begins to unravel. |
June 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joan Is Awful An average woman discovers a global streaming service has adapted her daily life — and her secrets — into a drama starring A-list actress Salma Hayek. |
June 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
Loch Henry While filming a nature documentary in a sleepy Scottish town, a young couple catches wind of a juicy local story with ties to shocking past events. |
June 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
Beyond the Sea In an alternative 1969, two astronauts on a perilous high-tech space mission grapple with the fallout of an unfathomable tragedy back on Earth. |
June 15, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Common People When a teacher is left fighting for her life, her doting husband signs her up for a high-tech system that keeps her alive — but at a cost. |
April 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Bête Noire A young woman is unnerved when an old acquaintance joins the company she works at — especially as there's something odd about her that only she can see. |
April 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
Hotel Reverie A high-tech remake of a classic film sends its A-list star into another dimension, where she must stick to the script if she ever wants to make it home. |
April 10, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 4, 2011 |
| Last aired | April 10, 2025 |
| Status | Returning Series |