Black Mirror season seven premiered on Netflix April 10th, 2025, marking a significant evolution in Charlie Brooker’s anthology series. This season balances the show’s signature tech dystopias with emotional storytelling. This season offers six new episodes that go into the complex interplay between humanity and technology. Season seven revisits the show’s roots, while introducing a compassionate tone.

The season opens with episode one called “Common People,” a brutal critique of healthcare. Rashida Jones and Chris O’Dowd portray a couple ensnared by a tech-driven wellness program that commodifies survival. The second episode, “Hotel Reverie” explores AI and nostalgia, featuring Issa Rae and Emma Corrin in a simulated 1940s Hollywood romance. This episode balances romance, melancholy, and satire.

Starring Paul Giamatti, the third episode called “Eulogy” speaks about memory and grief through an immersive memorial experience. The fourth episode is called Bête Noire. This episode is a psychological thriller that starts strong but lacks depth in it’s conclusion.

Featuring Peter Capaldi, the fifth episode “Plaything,” explores virtual reality and addiction. However, it has been criticized for its underdeveloped premise. The final episode, “USS Callister: Into Infinity” brings back fan-favorite characters, but some critics feel it lacks the originality of its predecessor.

Season seven of Black Mirror successfully works with the show’s foundational themes, while introducing a more humanistic approach. Despite many opinions that many episodes fell short, the season offers compelling narratives that reflect contemporary anxieties about technology and society.