Black Mirror

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Season 4
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 4, 2011
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 273 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 200 out of 273
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 273
  3. Negative: 39 out of 273
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  1. Neilog
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    Love this serial: mind-blowing, psychedelic, very smart, scary sometime, one of best in our reality
  2. mads074i
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    As always, black mirror displays such an intriguing inside to technology and how it could possibly affects society in the future. Furthermore it showcase great writing, cinematography, acting, just overall an awesome season
  3. RainXH11
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    somehow they again managed to top the previous "already fantastic seasons" with this one, this is the pinnacle of cinematography and storytelling, every episode will make you feel something
    episode 1: it's terrifying just the thought of it
    episode 2 & 3 : they exaggerate at the edge what it is real and what might could be real oneday, just brilliant episode 4: the feeling were so    somehow they again managed to top the previous "already fantastic seasons" with this one, this is the pinnacle of cinematography and storytelling, every episode will make you feel something
    episode 1: it's terrifying just the thought of it
    episode 2 & 3 : they exaggerate at the edge what it is real and what might could be real oneday, just brilliant
    episode 4: the feeling were so realistic, fantastic capturing of being in a relationship that you don't like, and the feeling of loving someone like no one else
    episode 6: oh my god from where i start, this one takes the cake, it just went full black mirror style on 3 stories within one
    this series like every time deserve the 10/10 treatment, top quality, binge it and have a blast    … Expand
  4. Filmatic
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    Amazing season.... was blown away during the first episode. great direction, acting, and writing!Hallmarks of a legendary series. keep it up!!
  5. pixelcraftables
    Dec 30, 2017
    7
    The season's quality is definitely a step down from previous ones. Hang the DJ is definitely the standout episode through the season, and is perhaps one of the best episodes of the entire series. Most of the other episodes are of average or just above average quality, for they get bogged down with rehashed concepts and predictable story lines, but are saved by some truly phenomenal castingThe season's quality is definitely a step down from previous ones. Hang the DJ is definitely the standout episode through the season, and is perhaps one of the best episodes of the entire series. Most of the other episodes are of average or just above average quality, for they get bogged down with rehashed concepts and predictable story lines, but are saved by some truly phenomenal casting choices, style, and great charm.… Expand
  6. eagleeyeviking
    Jan 8, 2018
    7
    Season 4 isn't as strong as the previous 3 seasons due to lots of rehashed ideas, such as in "Crocodile", and "Black Museum". However, there are a few standout episodes such as "Hang the DJ" and "U.S.S. Calister" that reminds us why and how technology that currently/will exist, can haunt us.
  7. Acclamation
    Dec 30, 2017
    8
    Warning . . . This season is more partisan and more politically correct than you can possibly imagine. It’s a Netflix show anyway, and if you are on season 4 . . . No suprises there.

    If you can pretend that the people are of different genders and skin colors, while you watch it, there is some superb scifi work in there, with multiple layers of drama, action, and emotion. I really    Warning . . . This season is more partisan and more politically correct than you can possibly imagine. It’s a Netflix show anyway, and if you are on season 4 . . . No suprises there.

    If you can pretend that the people are of different genders and skin colors, while you watch it, there is some superb scifi work in there, with multiple layers of drama, action, and emotion. I really liked about half the episodes, and the other half are pretty bad, but I still felt the bad ones were worth watching.

    Do not miss episode 4, and episode 1 was pretty good too. I can’t really reccommend the others, and if you can’t tolerate the absolutely worst political correct stuff from America, then definitely skip the last episode . . . If you don’t heed my advice on that, you’ll wish you did, and thank me for that.    … Expand
  8. Theghostgamebr
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    If you didn't like it, you just did not understand it or you think that it is bad because you want it to be bad.
    Black Mirror Season 4 has a lot of creative episodes ,wich ones are NOT predictable at all, and all of them criticizes something
    Don't read the critics just wacht it, if you don't understand them , you are just dumb.
  9. HumanoideFilms
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    This season explores the danger posibilities of the neurosciences. Show the worst side of the human specie. Amazing tramas, also the cinematography its spectacular.
  10. rodericrinehart
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    Only one weak episode - Metalhead - and five amazing episodes the quality of great movies.
  11. DogMan107
    Dec 30, 2017
    8
    If you like the strangeness of Black Mirror you'll love this season. I was a little disappointed with some of the payoff. The 4th and 3rd episodes are definitely a borefest if you don't immediately get into them. At the 4th season mark the pattern of writing on this show is slowly more apparent and the mechanics to drag you into the story have become a lot more noticeable. If you canIf you like the strangeness of Black Mirror you'll love this season. I was a little disappointed with some of the payoff. The 4th and 3rd episodes are definitely a borefest if you don't immediately get into them. At the 4th season mark the pattern of writing on this show is slowly more apparent and the mechanics to drag you into the story have become a lot more noticeable. If you can ignore it, it won't be a problem. But there's definitely some innovation or level of quanity that the next season of this show must boost. It seems the ideas tossed around here have been either done before, or the leading up to payoff in previous episodes with similar ideas allowed you to come up with explanations that seem to have been done in this season. The first is the best episode, followed by the 6th, 5th, and 2nd.… Expand
  12. Voodoo123
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    +Noteworthy cinematography across each episode
    +Excellent cast
    +Great soundscape +Excellent genre writing -Cliche ideas crop up occasionally In terms of my own enjoyment of each episode, to me, it's fascinating having read other user reviews, how different people resonated with different episodes as their favourites. To pick my top two it would have to be USS callister and hang the    +Noteworthy cinematography across each episode
    +Excellent cast
    +Great soundscape
    +Excellent genre writing
    -Cliche ideas crop up occasionally

    In terms of my own enjoyment of each episode, to me, it's fascinating having read other user reviews, how different people resonated with different episodes as their favourites. To pick my top two it would have to be USS callister and hang the dj. Overall this series carries with it a softer, more positive tone than the one prior, so I found it easier to watch multiples in a binge session. Its very entertaining, with each episode adding something new to its own black mirror-verse.    … Expand
  13. smerickson
    Jan 15, 2018
    9
    Man. I feel like I've had so many of these ideas/plots but would never be able to flesh it out or throw a twist in the way he does. The Jodie Foster episode is just ridiculous. How they fit such characterization/storytelling into 60 minutes is beyond me. It leaves me wanting so much more.

    It's funny, to me the episode that got him the Emmy nominations last year was the weakest one in    Man. I feel like I've had so many of these ideas/plots but would never be able to flesh it out or throw a twist in the way he does. The Jodie Foster episode is just ridiculous. How they fit such characterization/storytelling into 60 minutes is beyond me. It leaves me wanting so much more.

    It's funny, to me the episode that got him the Emmy nominations last year was the weakest one in that season (again, to me)--- he needs to win this year.    … Expand
  14. bigmackk
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    What an amazing show. Not a bad episode in the entire series, just some better than others. The standouts for series 4 are USS Callister, Hang the DJ and Metalhead. Loved it.
  15. alejandro970
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    The "grandson" of Twilight Zone is loaded of surprises in the 4th season. The episodes that deserves all attention the ones that tributes Star Trek and Alfred Hitchcock presents. The final episode is an hyperbole.
  16. Aloxb3
    Jan 12, 2018
    7
    Black mirror é aquela coisa que todo mundo já sabe: maluco, confuso e, portanto, realista! Eu nem gosto dessa série mas como todos os episódio são bem diferentes é como se eu estivesse assistindo um curta-metragem. Apesar de não gostar dessa série, a qualidade e a inovação são de "tirar o chapéu"! Ela se propõe a fazer o telespectador pensar sobre o futuro e com isso traz muitas questõesBlack mirror é aquela coisa que todo mundo já sabe: maluco, confuso e, portanto, realista! Eu nem gosto dessa série mas como todos os episódio são bem diferentes é como se eu estivesse assistindo um curta-metragem. Apesar de não gostar dessa série, a qualidade e a inovação são de "tirar o chapéu"! Ela se propõe a fazer o telespectador pensar sobre o futuro e com isso traz muitas questões que mexam com a ética e a moral do ser humano. Essa temporada não foi nem melhor, nem pior que as outras, simplesmente, conseguiu manter o padrão de qualidade. :*… Expand
  17. PrettyGood
    Jan 6, 2018
    8
    The fourth season feels different, but every episode gives you a unique movie-like experience. USS Callister and Black Museum are innovative, chilling and terrifying. Hang the DJ is a somewhat heartwarming story, but this is Black Mirror, after all. Arkangel and Metalhead tell a simple story, yet one is devastating and the other intense until the last moment. Crocodile has a Fargo feeling,The fourth season feels different, but every episode gives you a unique movie-like experience. USS Callister and Black Museum are innovative, chilling and terrifying. Hang the DJ is a somewhat heartwarming story, but this is Black Mirror, after all. Arkangel and Metalhead tell a simple story, yet one is devastating and the other intense until the last moment. Crocodile has a Fargo feeling, thrilling and exciting.… Expand
  18. Kaustav
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    Black Mirror has always, almost always, been this good since its inception. And Season 4 doesn't disappoint - if anything, it is closest in depiction to the modern times and futuristic times we live and may live in
    USS Callister, Hang The DJ, Crocodile and Black Museum are standout material that leaves an impact whereas Arkangel does well to further themes of surveillance & alienation    Black Mirror has always, almost always, been this good since its inception. And Season 4 doesn't disappoint - if anything, it is closest in depiction to the modern times and futuristic times we live and may live in
    USS Callister, Hang The DJ, Crocodile and Black Museum are standout material that leaves an impact whereas Arkangel does well to further themes of surveillance & alienation that had explored in the previous seasons. Lastly, Metalhead is perhaps most unique dystopian that Charlie Brooker has penned in terms of sheer hopelessness and desperation it manisfests in the story and its viewers.
    Please be patient with these series and take your time to absorb it. For if you hurry and convince yourself it's just overrated (which in and of itself is a overrated word, as my friend says), you'll miss out something worthy of your valuable time.    … Expand
  19. zapV
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As always, Black Mirror is great at provoking interesting thoughts and raising difficult and important questions, but it's really not keen to deeply explore them. It uses science concepts mainly to build a groundwork for character's emotional journey, but sometimes treat human behaviour as lightly (for example un USS Callister, digital version of Nannete, upon finding herself in a terrible situation, forgets about self-preservation instincts and strives to commit suicide at all costs without even trying to consider miserable but nevertheless existence over death). This approach culminates in Black's Museum episode, where we get 3 stories squashed in 1 episode, which leaves no room to any development of ideas or characters.

    This makes the series stop short of being truly great and timeless, but still for today's television it's a unique and bold work, that will make you look at our modern world at a new angle.    … Expand
  20. nielsnable
    Jan 8, 2018
    7
    Black Mirror is back with some of the series' best and worst episodes. "USS Callister" and "Hang the DJ" will definitely impress sci-fi fans while "Black Museum" will go down in history as one of the most horrifying and intriguing hours in television. "Metalhead" is enjoyable and thrilling as a YouTube short film but not as a Black Mirror episode. Meanwhile, "Arkangel" and "Crocodile"Black Mirror is back with some of the series' best and worst episodes. "USS Callister" and "Hang the DJ" will definitely impress sci-fi fans while "Black Museum" will go down in history as one of the most horrifying and intriguing hours in television. "Metalhead" is enjoyable and thrilling as a YouTube short film but not as a Black Mirror episode. Meanwhile, "Arkangel" and "Crocodile" aren't just worth your time.… Expand
  21. OudayYehya
    Jan 8, 2018
    9
    THE FOLLOWING REVIEWS WERE WRITTEN RIGHT AFTER I FINISHED EVERY EPISODE:

    USS Callister : This episode is probably the only episode with a happy ending. I LOVE IT. ArkAngel : This episode is every mom's dream and every daughter's nightmare. It's so creepy with all the obsession with 'safety'. Definitely one of the better episodes. Crocodile : This episode sure does have that mystery    THE FOLLOWING REVIEWS WERE WRITTEN RIGHT AFTER I FINISHED EVERY EPISODE:

    USS Callister : This episode is probably the only episode with a happy ending. I LOVE IT.

    ArkAngel : This episode is every mom's dream and every daughter's nightmare. It's so creepy with all the obsession with 'safety'. Definitely one of the better episodes.
    Crocodile : This episode sure does have that mystery factor that takes us back to the roots of the show.

    Half-way through the season and Black Mirror looks like it will be staying on Netflix for a long time.

    Hang The DJ: This is so realistic , it will make you doubt your very existence. My favorite episode of the season.
    Metalhead : This episode was a low for me. Even though it's creative is outstanding we still didn't find out why they are doing this and why weren't their more dogs in the first place (last scene).

    Black Museum : is the best episode of the season, It is last season's San Junipero. The content is amazing, I'm simply speechless.

    Give this review a thumbs up if you found it helpful and don't forget to check out my other reviews!    … Expand
  22. BulgarianCritic
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    As always amazing writing and direction from the creators of this show.This was another fantastical season i cant wait to see what season 5 will show us
  23. drlowdon
    Jan 28, 2018
    8
    Four seasons in and, while Black Mirror has lost some of its ability to surprise, very few TV shows manage to create as much discussion with everyone seeming to have their own opinions and personal favourite episodes (mine is USS Callister).

    I really do hope we see more Black Mirror in the future.
  24. brockcheese
    Mar 25, 2018
    7
    This latest season is a bit disappointing. Only two out of the six episodes I actually liked. The rest of the episodes all have interesting ideas but they are either half baked or too cruel to be enjoyable.
  25. blossom
    Mar 2, 2018
    7
    I feel like the most honest review I can give is "well, I make it to the end of every season, so that means something"

    I do hope that if there's a season 5, everyone behind this show pushes away from some of the repetitive themes they've kind of...hammered to death. I can't lie and say I wasn't entertained, though.
  26. Felindie
    Aug 7, 2019
    8
    Season four, it's still pretty impressive, there are some unconvincing moments in episodes like 'Crocodile' or 'Archangel' but 'USS Callister' is perfect.
  27. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "USS Callister": Episódio estupidamente bom.

    "Arkangel": O conceito do episódio é ótimo, mas vários erros foram cometidos ao longo da história, como a sua previsibilidade.

    "Crocodile": A cinematografia da paisagem islandesa foi fantástica. A violência só não calhou bem neste contexto...

    "Hang the DJ": Episódio extremamente bem colocado na coleção de Black Mirror, no entanto, o episódio pareceu-se demasiado com "San Junipero".

    "Metalhead": Adorei a ideia de produzirem um episódio a preto e branco, pois funcionou perfeitamente bem. A ideia dos "cachorros" robóticos foi inteligente.

    "Black Museum": O melhor episódio da temporada. Assustadoramente divertido!    … Expand
  28. ErikTheCritic
    Oct 14, 2018
    8
    Aside from one rather weak episode, Season 4 of Black Mirror proves that the series has still not yet lost steam, and still manages to grip us and truly make us feel worrisome towards the continuous advancement of technology in our modern world.
  29. BrunoVn00
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    I can't believe that this show after four seasons is still as amazing as when it started. In fact it's getting better in its production, its acting, its writing, its directing, I think in pretty much every aspect!
    I loved all episodes, the only one I didn't like as much is "Metalhead" but that was still an pretty good, thrilling and intense episode with a unique visual style, different    I can't believe that this show after four seasons is still as amazing as when it started. In fact it's getting better in its production, its acting, its writing, its directing, I think in pretty much every aspect!
    I loved all episodes, the only one I didn't like as much is "Metalhead" but that was still an pretty good, thrilling and intense episode with a unique visual style, different from the rest of the series.

    "USS Callister" is just amazing, mindblowing and probably my second favorite of this season.
    "Arkangel" a shocking story of a overprotective mother watching after her daughter.
    "Crocodile" is a wonderful, dramatic and thrilling story with some breathtaking twists and turns.
    "Hang the DJ" Is just mind-blowing.
    "Metalhead" the weakest but still great.
    "White Museum" probably one of the best episodes of the entire series, simply incredible, shocking and depressing story.    … Expand
  30. Jamedris
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing series fueled by development of modern society. Visions provided in this show are not so sci-fi when you think it through, let's just look at China... Some episodes are weaker than best ones, but I guarantee that you'll get hooked. Just skip the first episode of first season if you can't stand it and watch an EXTRA Christmas episode! It's an ultimate mindf%^&*, a modern version ofAmazing series fueled by development of modern society. Visions provided in this show are not so sci-fi when you think it through, let's just look at China... Some episodes are weaker than best ones, but I guarantee that you'll get hooked. Just skip the first episode of first season if you can't stand it and watch an EXTRA Christmas episode! It's an ultimate mindf%^&*, a modern version of Gordian knot. Beyond scale, amazing, awesome, no more words needed! +fav… Expand
  31. Diptanshu
    May 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WOW another Masterpiece season,it was dark,mind-blowing and brilliant as hell,the music was great amazing to hear what love is song now and then,the acting was iconic and great,1st episode's whole cast,2nd episode's mom and daughter,3rd one's murderer and the insurance women,4th one's couple,5th one's survivor and last one's both characters they were great as hell.the gadgets this time too was brilliantly and awesome,the story-line and theme of all episodes kind-of felt the exact theme of previous season's in order like the 4th one is lite in tone and 5th one is survival based and 2nd episode focused on Mother it was awesome background theme's with uniquely clever fresh stories,1st episode was awesome as hell it was like star trek's parody with nerd's mind it was adventurous and great the Netflix and other references were great,the in-game character's jail and the modding thing it was clever and awesome,the 2nd one was emotionally great the parental control thing device it was amazing,the control over kid's it was little help-full for keeping safe but doing harm and making more drawn to certain restricted things it was well mentioned by the grand dad,the drug thing and having an eye while doing thing and all it felt little mistake of mother but the over the top thing of daughter and end fight thing it was little sad and dark it was amazing episode,3rd one was intense thrilling episode the one murder covering up with bundle's of life just to maintain same position among others it was dark and critical crime the drama in hotel with the side incident outside and the insurance thing it was hell of ride,the slowly progressing investigation of other incident with memory thing and the interaction at last it was nail-biting and great the last murders were literally brutal and disturbing it was way too extreme and punishable although ending police scene was little satisfying it was great episode,4th episode was masterpiece nice change to lite tone it was sweet the couple were great,the dating app and the thing like cookie at the end it was amazing although the partners changing thing felt repetitive and like self judging thing it was great episode,the 5th one was like it felt little un-explained the metal-heads were like terminators they were brutal,the survival was dark and intense the purpose and the reason behind the apocalypse it was little questioned thing but the teddy bear thing and phone directing to a child it felt heartwarming and awesome the tone and black and white picture it was excellent and amazing,6th episode was pure masterpiece the museum with the references of previous episodes and the new sub stories it was awesome starting felt lite tone then the **** happens the side stories explained by doc were sometimes funny and dark,the pleasures in pain thing it was brutal and great,the 2 humans in 1 body thing it was kind-of brilliant and amazing although the aftermath with the monkey it was sad then the last story literally that twists was ground-breaking and amazingly shocking the murder thing with the torture for life-time the suffering and the family thing it was way too extreme and brutal and disturbing the explanation and hacking was outstanding then the revenge it was brilliant the whole episode is literally the best in series after White Christmas it was a masterpiece!Overall another masterpiece season it was brilliant,dark and mind-blowing!… Expand
  32. Bruterake
    Aug 18, 2021
    7
    Esses final twist é toda hora e nossa estraga uns episódios é o famoso antes tava melhor.
  33. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 18, 2022
    7
    Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing

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#81 Best TV Season of 2017
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#23 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
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#68 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Mar 30, 2018
    80
    When the moral arguments of Black Mirror grow strident, and overbearing klaxons ring about corporate surveillance states, an episode can weigh like a ponderous cyberpunk parable, and the effect is off-putting. Still, the series’s lively futurist premises and tight production design combine to supply shocks of recognition.
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  2. Vanity Fair
    Reviewed by: Emma Stefansky
    Jan 17, 2018
    80
    So when Black Mirror began, we soon figured out the show’s main twist: there would be no happy endings. But four seasons in, the new twist is that this is not always the case. And occasionally, it’s nice not to be reminded how easy it would be to destroy ourselves.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Maria Sciullo
    Jan 4, 2018
    60
    Season 4 is uneven. Three stories--“USS Callister,” “Black Museum” and “Hang the DJ”--are far superior to the others. There is much more graphic sex (albeit hilariously depicted in “DJ”) and violence than in past seasons.
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