Published 14:13 IST, November 14th 2019
Best black mirror episodes: Here is a list of some of the best episodes from the series
Best Black Mirror episodes that you must watch. Read to know the list of some of the best episodes from the series. Have we excluded your personal favourite?
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Black Mirror, is the anthology series that explores a twisted, high-tech near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide. The series is now on season 5 and is available on Netflix. Read ahead to know the best episodes of Black Mirror.
The National Anthem (Season 1, Episode 1)
The very first Black Mirror was a heck of a story to stomach. In the episode, the UK's prime minister is blackmailed to do have sex with a pig in the name of saving his country’s kidnapped princess. The realistic take on how the authorities could deal with such a situation keeps you watching the episode desperately.
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Be Right Back (Season 2, Episode 1)
The episode stars Hayley Atwell as Martha, a young woman who uses AI tools as a coping mechanism for getting over a boyfriend. She utilises his social media interactions to recreate him in Android form. The story explores grief, humanity and the inauthenticity of social media.
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Hang The DJ (Season 4, Episode 4)
Hang The DJ is about a matchmaking computer system pairs people up for a specific period of time and gathers information from their various relationships until it can find their perfect partner. Hang the DJ's relatively simple concept plays on the brevity of Tinder.
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Black Museum (Season 4, Episode 6)
A girl visits the Black Museum where the owner tells her about some of the pieces he's collected. This is also a compilation episode in the vein of White Christmas which has three stories. The grand conclusion makes this episode one of the most satisfying of the series.
Striking Vipers (Season 5, Episode 1)
Striking Vipers takes us down the gravelly, pothole-filled road of video games and relationships. The old college buddies Danny and Karl reunite and discover a deeper connection in a new VR version of their favourite old video game. An exploration of modern-day relationships, mindsets, this episode will take you by surprise.
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13:45 IST, November 14th 2019