Read on for details about each new installment of Netflix’s hit anthology.
Brooker teased season 7 while speaking withThe Guardian.
It wasnt conscious, but then I have a lot more past than future."
Cristin Milioti in ‘Black Mirror’ season 7.Credit:Nick Wall/Netflix
He continued, “Theres probably more social commentary and more emotive or vulnerable episodes.
Id say theres a little less dystopia.
If you want that, theres a 24-hour panel showing it calledyour window.
‘Common People’ poster.Netflix
You dont necessarily want to see something saying: things are going to get worse.
We’ve got you covered check outEntertainment Weekly’sBlack Mirrorseason 7 episode guide.
It’s directed by Ally Pankiw.
Rashida Jones in ‘Common People’.Netflix
What’s it about?
How long is it?
“Common People” runs 57 minutes.
Chris O’Dowd and Rashida Jones in ‘Common People’.Netflix
Who’s in it?
Three stars anchor “Common People”:Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, andTracee Ellis Ross.
In 2019, she co-createdBlack-ishspinoffMixed-ish.
What have the cast and crew said about it?
Ross spoke vaguely about the episode on a recent episode ofLate Night With Seth Meyers.
Later in the interview, she said her longtime friendship with Jones made filming difficult.
There’s just something…offabout Verity, but Maria seems to be the only one to notice.
“Bete Noire” runs 50 minutes.
She won a British Independent Film Award for her turn in 2022’sBlue Jean.
Chris O’Dowd and Rashia Jones in ‘Common People’.Netflix
“I have a few friends who dont watchBlack Mirrorbecause its too dark for them they cant shake it.
“Hotel Reverie” runs 77 minutes.
“Hotel Reverie” starsIssa Rae,Emma Corrin, Awkwafina, and Harriet Walter.
‘Bete Noire’ poster.Netflix
They’re perhaps best known for playing Princess Diana onThe Crown.
She won a Golden Globe for her turn in 2019’sThe Farewell.
And these two ideas glommed together.
Ben Ashenden and Siena Kelly in ‘Bete Noire’.Parisa Tag/Netflix
Along with Corrin, Brooker also spoke with theBBCabout the episode’s exploration of AI technology.
“I can totally see the value of AI as a tool for creative people,” said Brooker.
“Obviously, I think it’s scary, but it’s also a massive conversation, right?”
Rosy McEwen in ‘Bete Noire’.Parisa Tag/Netflix
“There are aspects of it that are terrifying to me as an artist.
I love the creative process.
And I really don’t think we’ll lose that, or I hope not.”
‘Hotel Reverie’ poster.Netflix
“Plaything” runs 46 minutes.
These days, he’s best known asGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3’sAdam Warlockand his recurring role on FX’sThe Bear(20232024).
Harriet Walter in ‘Hotel Reverie’.Netflix
He was nominated for an Emmy for his turn on Hulu’sDopesick(2021).
He also appeared inWonder Woman 1984(2020) andBarbie(2023).
Episode 5: “Eulogy”
“Eulogy” was written by Brooker and Ella Road.
Issa Rae in ‘Hotel Reverie’.Netflix
It was directed by Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor.
“Eulogy” runs 47 minutes.
“Eulogy” is led byPaul Giamattiand Patsy Ferran.
Emma Corrin in ‘Hotel Reverie’.Netflix
The Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning Giamatti broke out with an unforgettable turn as Pig Vomit inPrivate Parts(1997).
In recent years, he led Showtime’sBillions(20162023).
Spanish-British actress Ferran is an award-winning stage actress.
‘Plaything’ poster.Netflix
Brooker spoke about the episode’s inspiration withThe Times.
“One of the newBlack Mirrorepisodes, ‘Eulogy,’ is about analogue photography,” he explained.
“My dad passed away over the new year and I had to deliver his eulogy.
Peter Capaldi in ‘Plaything’.Netflix
Eerily, life imitated art and I had to find photographs to project on to the wall.
Now everything is documented.”
I wasnt consciously trying to do that but I think its because Im getting older.
‘Plaything’.Netflix
I have more time behind me than ahead of me.
And maybe its because the future seems so scary and I dont want to predict it too much.”
It was directed by Haynes.
Will Poulter in ‘Plaything’.Netflix
Robert Daly is dead, but now the crew of the USS Callister led by Capt.
Nanette Cole are fighting for their lives in an infinite gaming realm against millions of hostile players.
“USS Callister: Into Infinity” runs 90 minutes.
‘Eulogy’ poster.Netflix
Brooker spoke about the episode’s creation withThe Hollywood Reporter.
“The first one ends like you could just carry that story on and follow where they go now.
So it was always like, ‘Hmm, Im going to do that,'” he said.
‘Eulogy’.Netflix
“It was something we were looking at for quite a long time.
He added, “We continue the story from where we left off.
And there are some new characters as well.
Paul Giamatti in ‘Eulogy’.Netflix
There is new stuff to do with where theyve now ended up versus where they were.”
Theyre in a minute-by-minute scrap for survival, he said of the crew.
Where can I watchBlack Mirror?
Paul Giamatti in ‘Eulogy’.Nick Wall/Netflix
All seven seasons ofBlack Mirrorare currentlystreaming on Netflix.
‘USS Callister: Into Infinity’ poster.Netflix
Cristin Milioti in ‘USS Callister: Into Infinity’.Netflix
‘USS Callister: Into Infinity’.Nick Wall/Netflix
Jimmi Simpson and Cristin Milioti in ‘USS Callister: Into Infinity’.Nick Wall/Netflix
Cristin Milioti in ‘USS Callister: Into Infinity’.Nick Wall/Netflix
Tracee Ellis Ross in ‘Common People’.Netflix
