Black Mirror: Season 5

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: June 5, 2019

Summary: The three-story fifth season of the British anthology-styled drama returns with episodes featuring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Miley Cyrus, Madison Davenport, Topher Grace, Damson Idris, Pom Klementieff, Ludi Lin, Anthony Mackie, Angourie Rice, and Andrew Scott.

Creator: Charlie Brooker

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

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E3. Striking Vipers
Air Date: June 5, 2019
6.6
S5:E2. Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too
Air Date: June 5, 2019
8.9
S5:E1. White Christmas
Air Date: December 16, 2014

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Tim Goodman

Jun 4, 2019

One offering is clearly lesser than the other two and one of the rare broad misses that the series sometimes delivers. Ah, but the other two episodes this season are exceptional, a timely reminder that Brooker remains restlessly creative and still enormously interested in the genre, having moved it beyond "tech paranoia" to the aforementioned more nuanced exploration of how technology changes our emotional and intimate connections with loved ones, family and friends. Read full review

Michael Haigis

Jun 4, 2019

In offering dystopian visions that hew closer to reality than they have in past seasons, these episodes exceed the show’s promise of nightmarish hypotheticals. ... While none of these episodes are as nihilistic as the show’s grimmest installments to date, they remain imbued with snarky, topical satire and dogged cynicism. Read full review

The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Dec 4, 2019

The three instalments vary in mood, genre and just about everything else (as anthologies are designed to do) but they share a new air of calm authority. There’s an unhurriedness to each, a greater willingness to linger and develop moments that might have passed as a single beat in other seasons that perhaps bespeaks an increasing confidence of Black Mirror’s creators in their product. If so, it’s been well-earned. Read full review

Verne Gay

Jun 5, 2019

"Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" is essentially a dystopian Disney Channel movie, or perhaps some "Very Special" episode of "Hannah Montana." ... "Striking Vipers" is better. ... The standout of the three, however, is "Smithereens." Like the most effective "Black Mirror" episodes, you're left on your own, following a story that offers no bearings, fewer clues. A gifted actor, Scott sells the episode in every scene, raging against an unseen enemy Read full review

Collider Haleigh Foutch

Jun 5, 2019

It may not be on the level of classic Black Mirror and the mirror may not show us as much as it used to, but it’s still a fine place to look for digital-era self-reflection. Just don’t expect this run of episodes to break your brain. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Jun 5, 2019

“Smithereens”—is excellent not because of a clever twist but because of one of the best performances in the history of the show. And while the other two episodes have some good ideas, they don’t come together like the best of “Black Mirror.” Read full review

Judy Berman

Jun 4, 2019

Instead of manipulating our anxiety about technology—something Brooker often accomplished simply by activating viewers’ visceral disgust—the new episodes revel in the ridiculousness of our predicament, achieving a level of detachment that makes the show campy in the same way so many out-of-touch spectacles are campy. Read full review

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leapretty

Jun 5, 2019

JUST WATCHED MILEY’S BLACK MIRROR EPISODE AND OMFG SHE WAS AMAZING IN IT!

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Smiler_0

Jun 18, 2019

Solo vi la serie para ver el capitulo de miley cyrus me encanto mucho !!!

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curzon_dax

Jun 8, 2019

Not terrible but it was kinda mediocre especially compared to its past.
The 1st episode was sexy but kinda simplistic.
The 2nd episode was kinda boring/banal.
The 3rd was the best but not perfect.

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titus619

Jun 7, 2019

Worst season so far. The concepts for each episode were preposterous. The only saving grace for each episode was the acting which saved the wretched plots. Miley Cyrus was superb in a ridiculously bad episode. Hopefully the writers rally for the next season or add to this season because itWorst season so far. The concepts for each episode were preposterous. The only saving grace for each episode was the acting which saved the wretched plots. Miley Cyrus was superb in a ridiculously bad episode. Hopefully the writers rally for the next season or add to this season because it went downhill fast from Season 4 until now. What happened?… Expand

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Pedro_H_Gomes

Jun 7, 2019

It’s the worst season so far. The Miley Cyrus’ episode is terrible. Looks like an awful teenager movie. The firt episode is OK, and the second one is just not interesting. Unfortunately, Black Mirror is just a shadow of what it used to be.

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SuperMax156

Jun 9, 2019

All good things come to an end, and Black Mirror is no exception. Season 3 was really the high water mark for this show. Season 4 had 1 maybe 2 good episodes, but this season is very mediocre. The Miley Cyrus episode is pretty bad, couldn't get through the vipers episode because of the grossAll good things come to an end, and Black Mirror is no exception. Season 3 was really the high water mark for this show. Season 4 had 1 maybe 2 good episodes, but this season is very mediocre. The Miley Cyrus episode is pretty bad, couldn't get through the vipers episode because of the gross out sexuality. Probably the facebook commentary one was the best of a bad bunch.… Expand

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Fedaccia

Jun 17, 2019

This is a vote for protest, cause they need to know that this is not the show we were used to love and watch

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: April 10, 2025
Season 6

68
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: June 15, 2023
Season 5

66
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
- 6.2
  S5:E3. Striking Vipers
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
- 6.6
  S5:E2. Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
- 8.9
  S5:E1. White Christmas
  Air Date: December 16, 2014
- 6.6
  S5:E1. Smithereens
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
Season 4

72
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: December 29, 2017
Season 3

82
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 21, 2016
Season 2

tbd
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 11, 2013
Season 1

89
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 4, 2011