Black Mirror
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Series Details
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Psychological, Mystery, Thriller |
| Seasons | 7 |
| Episodes | 33 |
| Release date | 4 December 2011 – 16 December 2014 (Channel 4) 21 October 2016 – present (Netflix) |
| Running time | 40–89 min |
| Age rating | 18+ |
| Created by | Charlie Brooker |
| Executive producers | Annabel Jones, Charlie Brooker, Jessica Rhoades (series 6), Bisha K. Ali (series 6) |
| Production Companies | Zeppotron (2011–2013), House of Tomorrow (2014–2019) |
| Original Network | Netflix |
Cast & Characters
- Wunmi Mosaku as Katie (2 episodes, 2016-2023)
- Monica Dolan as CS Linda Grace (2 episodes, 2019-2023)
- Daniel Lapaine as Dawson (2 episodes, 2011-2017)
- Hannah John-Kamen as Selma Telse (2 episodes, 2011-2016)
- Michaela Coel as Airport Stewardess (2 episodes, 2016-2017)
- Aaron Paul as Cliff Stanfield (2 episodes, 2017-2023)
- Anjana Vasan as Nida Huq (2 episodes, 2016-2023)
- Kenneth Collard as Doctor Dmitri Babich (2 episodes, 2013-2023)
- Joshua James as Chris Holligan (2 episodes, 2017-2023)
- Beatrice Robertson-Jones as Older May Double (2 episodes, 2014-2016)
- Cristin Milioti as Nanette Cole (2 episodes, 2017-2025)
- Jimmi Simpson as Walton (2 episodes, 2017-2025)
- Billy Magnussen as Valdack (2 episodes, 2017-2025)
- Milanka Brooks as Elena Tulaska (2 episodes, 2017-2025)
- Charles Babalola as Tusk (1 episode, 2016-2019)
- Osy Ikhile as Nate Packer (2 episodes, 2017-2025)
- Paul G. Raymond as Kabir Dudani (2 episodes, 2017-2025)
- Rory Kinnear as Michael Callow (1 episode, 2011)
- Daniel Kaluuya as Bing (1 episode, 2011)
- Toby Kebbell as Liam (1 episode, 2011)
- Hayley Atwell as Martha (1 episode, 2013)
- Lenora Crichlow as Victoria Skillane (1 episode, 2013)
- Daniel Rigby as Jamie Salter (1 episode, 2013)
- Jon Hamm as Matt Trent (1 episode, 2014)
- Bryce Dallas Howard as Lacie Pound (1 episode, 2016)
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Kelly Booth (1 episode, 2016)
- Kelly Macdonald as Karin Parke (1 episode, 2016)
- Wyatt Russell as Cooper Redfield (1 episode, 2016)
- Malachi Kirby as Stripe (1 episode, 2016)
- Alex Lawther as Kenny (1 episode, 2016)
- Jesse Plemons as Robert Daly (1 episode, 2017)
- Andrea Riseborough as Mia Nolan (1 episode, 2017)
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Marie (1 episode, 2017)
- Georgina Campbell as Amy (1 episode, 2017)
- Maxine Peake as Bella (1 episode, 2017)
- Douglas Hodge as Rolo Haynes (1 episode, 2017)
- Anthony Mackie as Danny (1 episode, 2019)
- Andrew Scott as Chris Gillhaney (1 episode, 2019)
- Miley Cyrus as Ashley O (1 episode, 2019)
- Annie Murphy as Joan Tait (1 episode, 2023)
- Zazie Beetz as Bo (1 episode, 2023)
- Samuel Blenkin as Davis McCardle (1 episode, 2023)
- Jodie Whittaker as Ffion (1 episode, 2011)
- Jessica Brown Findlay as Abi (1 episode, 2011)
- Lindsay Duncan as Alex Cairns (1 episode, 2011)
- Domhnall Gleeson as Ash (1 episode, 2013)
Storyline
Featuring stand-alone dramas — sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia — “Black Mirror” is a contemporary reworking of “The Twilight Zone” with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world.
About Black Mirror TV Series
Black Mirror is a British psychological mystery thriller series created by Charlie Brooker. Inspired by The Twilight Zone, the series explores themes of technology and media to critique modern societal issues. Most episodes are written by Brooker, with executive producer Annabel Jones also playing a key role in its development.
The series spans multiple genres, with most episodes set in near-future dystopias featuring advanced sci-fi technology, making it a form of speculative fiction. Black Mirror consists of 27 episodes across six seasons, along with a special episode and the interactive film Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018). The upcoming seventh season will include six episodes.
The title Black Mirror has a dual meaning. It references black scrying mirrors used in occult and witchcraft practices, which are believed to allow glimpses into the past, present, and future, as well as communication with spirits. Additionally, the title alludes to the dark, reflective surface of a television or computer screen when turned off, symbolizing the unsettling relationship between technology and humanity.
From the second to the third season, Black Mirror shifted from being a distinctly British show—except for Jon Hamm’s appearance in White Christmas (Season 2, Episode 4, 2014)—to featuring American actors in most leading roles. This change occurred because the first two seasons were produced by the British company Zeppotron, whereas the third, fourth, and fifth seasons were commissioned and produced by Netflix, an American company.
Episodes
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | First Released | Last Released | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 December 2011 | 18 December 2011 | Channel 4 |
| 2 | 3 | 11 February 2013 | 25 February 2013 | Channel 4 |
| Special | 1 | 16 December 2014 | – | Channel 4 |
| 3 | 6 | 21 October 2016 | – | Netflix |
| 4 | 6 | 29 December 2017 | – | Netflix |
| Interactive Film | 1 | 28 December 2018 | – | Netflix |
| 5 | 3 | 5 June 2019 | – | Netflix |
| 6 | 5 | 15 June 2023 | – | Netflix |
