Since its first season, Black Mirror has captivated audiences with its chilling tales of humanity’s evolving relationship with technology. The show’s seventh season premiered on Thursday, April 10, offering a new collection of stories that feel increasingly close to reality.
Created by Charlie Brooker, the series has become one of the flagship series on the platform; although it didn’t originally debut there, the decision to continue the show on the streaming service was widely applauded by its subscribers.
As always, the series delves into disturbing dystopian realities with high production value, though, like any anthology, some episodes are more engaging than others. In this ranking, LOS40 Spain evaluates the episodes from the weakest to the most successful in Black Mirror‘s seventh season:
Black Mirror Season 7 Episodes: From Worst to Best
Plaything (7×04): A Video Game Fantasy Without Charm
The premise of video games coming to life—where players live within them or even enter their virtual worlds—seems like an overdone concept. While it holds some potential, this episode feels like a rehash of ideas that have already been explored, lacking the fresh edge that Black Mirror is known for.
USS Callister: Into Infinity (7×06): An Unnecessary Sequel
More than seven years after the groundbreaking and most expensive episode of the series, we return to the Star Trek-inspired universe for another adventure with its quirky crew. While the episode is entertaining, it feels unnecessary and doesn’t offer much new. It’s enjoyable, but not essential, and may feel like a bit of a missed opportunity for the series.
Bête Noire (7×02): A Gripping Tale of Revenge and Bullying
This episode follows the story of a young woman seeking revenge after enduring bullying in high school. The suspenseful plot, combined with Tarantino-esque overtones, keeps it from feeling repetitive, despite sharing themes with many other stories about vengeance. It’s a powerful look at the consequences of bullying, with a thrilling twist that makes it stand out in the season.
Hotel Reverie (7×03): A Digital Tribute to Love and Classic Cinema
From this episode onward, Black Mirror delivers some of its strongest moments. Hotel Reverie introduces another impossible love story, this time facilitated by technology that makes life feel more magical.
With its visual nods to classic cinema and a subtle tribute to the unforgettable San Junipero, it’s a heartwarming exploration of love beyond the physical world. The street where one of the protagonists lives is even named ‘Junipero,’ adding to the connection. It’s a beautiful blend of nostalgia and futuristic possibilities.
Eulogy (7×05): Exploring the Emotional Depths of Memories
Eulogy emerges as one of the season’s most original and emotionally impactful episodes. Without much fanfare, it delves into the fascinating concept of memory—allowing photographs to come to life and letting us step into them, revealing new dimensions of our personal history. The way it explores the intersection of memory, loss, and technology is truly unique, leaving a lasting emotional impression.
Common People (7×01)
It’s no coincidence that the season opener is one of the most impactful episodes. Ordinary People delivers a scathing critique of the private healthcare system, where only the wealthy can afford the right to live.
The episode centers on the theme of ‘ordinary people,’ who experience the helplessness and injustice of knowing that only the rich are entitled to survival. This episode lays bare the class divide, using Black Mirror’s trademark dystopian lens to highlight the disturbing inequalities in modern society.
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