The National Anthem

Name: The National Anthem
Genre: Drama, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction, Tech & Gaming
Released: December 4, 2011

Black Mirror: Season 1: Episode 1

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Black Mirror

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Netflix | Air Date: December 4, 2011

Summary: When a princess of the Royal Family is abducted, the kidnappers make an unusual ransom request: the Prime Minister must have sex with a pig on national TV.

Creator: Charlie Brooker

Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction, Tech & Gaming

Season 1 Episodes

8.1
S1:E3. The Entire History Of You
Air Date: December 18, 2011
9.1
S1:E2. 15 Million Merits
Air Date: December 11, 2011
8.6
S1:E1. The National Anthem
Air Date: December 4, 2011

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Ky3mi4_raider71

Sep 24, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best series ! The visit card of this serial and good start for this 5-season show… Expand

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  S1:E3. The Entire History Of You
  Air Date: December 18, 2011
- 9.1
  S1:E2. 15 Million Merits
  Air Date: December 11, 2011
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  S1:E1. The National Anthem
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