BLACK MIRROR SEASON 7 (2025)

​Black Mirror Season 7, released on April 10, 2025, on Netflix, comprises six standalone episodes that delve into the complex interplay between technology and human emotion. This season marks a tonal shift, emphasizing emotional depth and character-driven narratives while maintaining the series’ signature speculative storytelling.​

1. Common People
Amanda, a teacher, is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her partner, Mike, turns to Rivermind, a tech company that offers to sustain Amanda’s brain function via a subscription-based service. As Amanda becomes increasingly dependent on the service, she begins to involuntarily recite advertisements, straining her personal and professional life. Mike, desperate to afford the premium ‘Plus’ version to alleviate Amanda’s symptoms, resorts to humiliating online performances. The financial and emotional toll culminates in a tragic decision, highlighting the perils of monetized healthcare and digital dependency. ​

2. Bête Noire
Maria, a chocolate company researcher, reconnects with Verity, a former schoolmate she once bullied. As Maria’s reality begins to shift inexplicably, she discovers that Verity has developed a quantum computer capable of altering realities. In a quest for revenge, Verity manipulates Maria’s world, leading to a confrontation that ends with Maria seizing control of the device and reshaping reality to her desires. ​

3. Hotel Reverie
Actress Brandy Friday participates in a remake of a classic romantic film using ReDream’s immersive technology, which allows her to live within the movie’s world. She develops a deep bond with co-star Dorothy Chambers. When the system malfunctions, trapping them in a timeless loop, their relationship deepens. Eventually, Brandy is extracted, leaving her yearning for the connection she formed. ReDream later provides her with a means to communicate with an AI version of Dorothy, offering a bittersweet resolution. ​

4. Plaything
Cameron Walker, a game reviewer, becomes obsessed with ‘Thronglets,’ digital creatures in a life simulation game. His immersion leads him to believe he can communicate with them, especially after using LSD. When a guest harms the Thronglets, Cameron commits murder in retaliation. Over time, he integrates the Thronglets into his own consciousness. During police interrogation, Cameron uploads code that broadcasts a signal intended to reprogram human brains for peace, believing he has initiated a global transformation. ​

5. Eulogy
Phillip is invited to contribute memories to a digital memorial for his ex-girlfriend, Carol. Reluctantly, he shares photos, revealing a tumultuous relationship marked by infidelity and regret. Guided by an AI, who is later revealed to be Carol’s daughter, Phillip uncovers a letter from Carol expressing a desire to reconnect. Overwhelmed by remorse, he attends her funeral, finding solace in the daughter’s cello performance. ​

6. USS Callister: Into Infinity
In this sequel to the Season 4 episode “USS Callister,” the digital clones of the original crew navigate the challenges of the Infinity game, now plagued by microtransactions. They seek to hack the game’s servers to secure their freedom, requiring assistance from a clone of CEO James Walton. As they confront the remnants of Robert Daly’s legacy and face external threats, the crew makes a daring move to merge their consciousnesses with a real-world individual, allowing them to experience life beyond the game. The episode concludes with the crew adjusting to their new existence, while James faces legal repercussions for his actions. ​

Season 7 of Black Mirror continues to explore the intricate relationship between humanity and technology, offering narratives that are both cautionary and emotionally resonant.