The best Black Mirror episodes to watch if you’ve never seen the series
By Sandy C.
Last weekend, I finally watched Black Mirror for the first time, and I was not disappointed!
All my friends would tell me how amazing Black Mirror is, but I didn’t decide to check it out until season four dropped on Netflix. After just one episode, I was hooked and went on a weekend long binge to catch up to all 19 episodes of the series. Now, I feel it’s only fair I get someone else to watch Black Mirror!
If you’ve never watched Black Mirror, but want to, or if you want another friend to check it out, I’m here to help! Below are the six best episodes to start your binge with! Note: Absolutely NO spoilers or even detailed episode descriptions are ahead.
#6 Hang the DJ — Season 4, episode 4
Any hopeless romantics out there? “Hang the DJ” will give you all the feels. It’s a sweet episode to begin your Black Mirror binge-watch with. And even if you’re not much into romance, you’ll likely enjoy this one.
#5 The Entire History of You — Season 1, episode 3
What if all your memories were stored in a chip behind your ear so you could access any moment at any time? And even share it with others. Being able to recall anything and everything that has happened to you is a huge plus, but is it worth it?
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#4 Nosedive — Season 3, episode 1
Another episode that features the dark side of social media and how dangerous it can be. No episode will make you want to take a break from posting online more than this one!
#3 Playtest — Season 3, episode 2
Fan of horror and unexpected twists? Look no further than Black Mirror‘s “Playtest.” Even though the performances are average, “Playtest” takes you on a surprising ride that’ll keep you as shocked as the characters in the story.
#2 Be Right Back — Season 2, episode 1
“Be Right Back” features a little bit of everything, but the cast performances are what really stands out. Of course, performances are nothing if there isn’t a good story. I’ll just say that “Be Right Back” is so great, it’s like a short film.
#1 USS Callister — Season 4, episode 1
My personal favorite is the episode I thought I would like the least. When season four was released, I took one look at the thumbnail shot for “USS Callister” and skipped it. The Star Trek look didn’t attract me at all. Instead, I watched episode two, “Arkangel” (one of the worst episodes in the series).
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Finally, after finishing season four and watching several season three episodes, I decided to give “USS Callister” a chance. It became my instant favorite! Whether you’re into sci-fi or not, “USS Callister” will blow your mind. And it taught me a lesson — Don’t judge an episode by its thumbnail photo.
Check Black Mirror out this weekend and let us know your favorite episode! Happy binging!