Black Mirror Season 7 Episodes in Order of Excellence
The highly anticipated seventh season of Black Mirror has finally arrived on Netflix, and fans are eager to dive into the dystopian world of technology gone wrong. Here's a rundown of the new episodes, ranked from least successful to most entertaining based on Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Playthings (Rank 6 / Lowest)
This episode, featuring Will Poulter's character Colin Ritman, received mixed reviews and was considered the weakest entry of the season. Critics noted an underwhelming premise, despite some character callbacks.
Hotel Reverie
Hotel Reverie, which includes a reference to "Black Mirror's" "San Junipero" with Rae's character living on "Junipero Drive," received mixed reviews but often ranked below average relative to the entire series. The technology in this episode is used for a delicate love story between Issa Rae's character and Emma Corrin's character.
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USS Callister: Into Infinity (Ranked 1 / Top spot)
This sequel to season four episode "USS Callister" brings both "innies" and "outies" to a satisfying conclusion. Jimmi Simpson infuses his versions of James Walton with different levels of sleaze, heroism, and caveman charisma. Cristin Milioti plays digital and human Nanette Cole in this nearly feature-length episode, which offers a thrilling and clever conclusion to the story.
Common People
Rashida Jones and Chris O'Dowd star in this episode as a struggling married couple. Jones' character develops a brain tumor and is revived by experimental technology. The episode explores themes of chronic illness, dependence on an uncaring healthcare industry, online humiliation for financial gain, and the exorbitant cost of necessary medical services.
Bête Noire
This episode takes place in a future where technology mirrors what's available in 2025, making it even more unsettling when the protagonist suspects her rival of manipulating reality. The episode requires patience from the viewer, but it offers rewards, including a breathtaking nasty streak and well-placed Amyl and the Sniffers music.
Plaything
Peter Capaldi delivers a note-perfect performance as a man living in isolation, with flashbacks to his younger acid-gobbling self played by Lewis Gribben. The episode depicts a cynical portrayal of '90s video game journalism.
Eulogy
This simple Black Mirror episode focuses on a single character's life and pain, revealing a tragic mistake that sent ripples throughout his existence.
In conclusion, USS Callister: Into Infinity stands out as the most entertaining episode of Black Mirror Season 7, receiving the highest critical acclaim. The season is "Certified Fresh" with an overall Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%. The weakest episode of the season is Playthings.
You can watch season seven of Black Mirror on Netflix now.
USS Callister: Into Infinity scored the top spot with a satisfying conclusion and impressive performances, particularly from Jimmi Simpson and Cristin Milioti.
Bête Noire requires patience but offers a breathtaking nasty streak and well-placed Amyl and the Sniffers music.
Playthings features a cynical portrayal of '90s video game journalism and a note-perfect performance by Peter Capaldi.
Eulogy is a simple Black Mirror episode that focuses on a single character's life and pain, revealing a tragic mistake that sent ripples throughout his existence.
The season is "Certified Fresh" with an overall Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%. You can watch season seven of Black Mirror on Netflix now.
