Black Mirror

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Season 5
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 4, 2011
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 208 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 208
  2. Mixed: 62 out of 208
  3. Negative: 51 out of 208
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  1. erolsabadosh
    Jun 10, 2019
    10
    LOVED THIS SEASON! Probably my favorite so far as the acting talent is so strong, the cinematography has been stepped up and it's as entertaining as it is chilling whereas previous seasons have lacked much humor and fun. I thought the Miley Cyrus episode was amazing for mixing so many ideas and not taking them down a predictable route. I really hope they make more seasons like this as ILOVED THIS SEASON! Probably my favorite so far as the acting talent is so strong, the cinematography has been stepped up and it's as entertaining as it is chilling whereas previous seasons have lacked much humor and fun. I thought the Miley Cyrus episode was amazing for mixing so many ideas and not taking them down a predictable route. I really hope they make more seasons like this as I think the super dour tone was getting boring.… Expand
  2. Vancomycin
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Perkier and less disturbing than the last season, avoid buying into shouts that the show is derivative and instead enjoy the ride. Definitely worth your time.
  3. bestaoty
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    Miley's episode on Black Mirror made me cry the fact that some scenes are not only fiction and actually happen to some artists broke my heart
  4. eayyy
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrl MILEY CYRUS is an ACTRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. lorennn
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    Congratulations of your performance on black mirror miley cyrus, it's **** amazing and u deserved a Emmy for this! QUEEN
  6. Smiler_0
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Solo vi la serie para ver el capitulo de miley cyrus me encanto mucho !!!
  7. ryandavid
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    This is a very different season of Black Mirror. It's not as "dark" and "malicious" as all of the other seasons but it's definitely a good one. I was so surprised to see Miley Cyrus perform this well in her episode. The Vipers one has good twist as well. Well done.
  8. leapretty
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    JUST WATCHED MILEY’S BLACK MIRROR EPISODE AND OMFG SHE WAS AMAZING IN IT!
  9. CBT
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    Impressed by 'Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too'. Some characters felt really raw, I could feel the panic of Ashley desperate to get out of that bed. Some aspects of it felt closed to the reality we already witnessed.
  10. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    Season 5 of Black Mirror is great, although not as impactful as previous seasons. The second episode is the highlight of this season.
  11. abm0
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    This is the Black Mirror I used to know, or at least the relevant social commentary aspect that was pretty much missing from the disappointing previous season. Sure, it's not the most advanced near-future-tech we've seen on BM, they went with rather close to present or actually-present tech for all 3 episodes (like they did in S1E1 and a few others since), but I won't complain about it atThis is the Black Mirror I used to know, or at least the relevant social commentary aspect that was pretty much missing from the disappointing previous season. Sure, it's not the most advanced near-future-tech we've seen on BM, they went with rather close to present or actually-present tech for all 3 episodes (like they did in S1E1 and a few others since), but I won't complain about it at this particular point - it was much more important to me that they show they hadn't forgotten BM was supposed to have a clear connection with present life rather than being just dystopic far-out sci-fi (like a lot of S4 was - the worst season so far).

    So: good come-back after S4, good idea to return to fewer and better thought out episodes per season, hoping to see it continue.    … Expand
  12. Gwyndolin
    Jun 10, 2019
    7
    Viper: 8/10 I like fighting games and I thought the story was pretty good. It is the most thought provoking episode.
    Smithereens: 7/10 The overall plot wasn't exciting or shocking, but there's a decent amount of tension and suspense, and god the acting of Andrew Scott is phenomenal here, very very emotional.
    Ashley Too: 5/10 Very mediocre throughout. Miley Cyrus can act though.
  13. brockcheese
    Jun 16, 2019
    7
    Like all of Black Mirror this season is pretty hit or miss. The second episode is really interesting and sort of makes up for the weaknesses of the first and third episodes.
  14. curzon_dax
    Jun 8, 2019
    7
    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.
  15. prestonhung
    Jun 12, 2019
    7
    Although not as creative or technology-involved and based as previous seasons, the amazing, exciting, interesting and thrilling storylines and plots of the episodes (especially Episode 2 and 3) captured the attention of the viewer successfully. However, the endings of the season tend to end abruptly.
  16. ofash
    Jun 5, 2019
    7
    The season is fantastic compare to previous seasons.
    The tech is no longer the center of the series, but the human conflicts.
    Had a blast watching it
  17. Diptanshu
    May 29, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disappointment and weakest season of whole series although entertaining season.it's like degrading version of beloved series the core elements felt missing the dark theme,thought provoking,mind-blowing,self questioning situations thing was missing,all 3 episode's story was unique but the gadgets thing wasn't that great and awesome although the gaming thing in 1st episode was amazing other than that there wasn't that mind-blowing things as per tech,the acting was great 1st episode's guys and her wife,2nd episodes every one and 3rd one's titles persons and the villain and dad they were amazing,the music was phenomenal in all episodes specially in last one the DJ songs were amazing and the 1st episodes lite music was beautiful,1st episode was okay starting was good the build-up and all the core story at start was unpredictable i was expecting something groundbreaking thing but turns out it was all about relations the gaming nostalgia and new version of that game with the whole attraction thing in it,it was cool,the outside relations effects and real life attraction that all didn't felt that impact-full apart from that whole episode felt like soft porn it was in it like freaking every 10 mins although ending was little good as everything was settled with the weekend thing or monthly although as per black mirror's episode it was literally a level 1 out of level 100 version of ST Junipero it was disappointing and weakest episode of this season,2nd one is masterpiece it was intense and amazing the acting in it was iconic the Simthereen's thing kind-of relatable to social media now a days this episode was realistically amazing just like "shut-up and dance episode" the kidnap with the police attention with the phone thing it felt something was very revenging type thing but as it turns out the conversation was just too confront the past thing because of **** App,it was dark,emotional and thought provoking then the ending it was really sad it was a great episode,3rd one was like a dumb-down version of a pop-star movie it felt like it was made for kids with little F-bombs here and there,the sisters were amazing,the dad was little hilarious and the other side story with Ashley and her aunt it was predictable and little horrible as per the drug thing,the Ashley too robot was amazing the songs were incredible the story was decent,the dance attempt of little sister was sad and the obsession of elder sister with music of her mom and the mom story it was little sad too,the whole incident of Ashley and the doll with breaking in there house and whole ending it was fun ride although it didn't felt like black mirror's episode but entertaining.Overall Weakest season yet but hope it wasn't the last of series it was decent but disappointment season for a Masterpiece series!… Expand
  18. wayrez
    May 16, 2020
    7
    It is hard to deny that our world is constantly changing, and in the transition to post-industrial society, the speed of these changes has made a huge leap and continues to grow. Most people don't think about it and take it for granted. Black Mirror unobtrusively suggests thinking about where you and I are going. And sooner or later, you're gonna have to think about it.
  19. Wuehltisch
    Jun 6, 2019
    6
    It's decent. Too shallow in many parts. Writing seems rushed too often. Expected more
  20. Voodoo123
    Jul 15, 2019
    6
    Striking Vipers - 5/10 - The idea was solid, and despite excellent production value the overall execution felt poor.... I felt the drama wasn't where it was needed on the screen, and the screenplay felt weak for BM....

    Smithereens - 6/10 - Andrew Scott is simply fantastic to watch in this episode elevating the weaker screenplay. I feel like the BM thread is kind of thrown in here and    Striking Vipers - 5/10 - The idea was solid, and despite excellent production value the overall execution felt poor.... I felt the drama wasn't where it was needed on the screen, and the screenplay felt weak for BM....

    Smithereens - 6/10 - Andrew Scott is simply fantastic to watch in this episode elevating the weaker screenplay. I feel like the BM thread is kind of thrown in here and the concept itself deeply flawed.

    Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too - 8/10 - This episode really surprised me, of the 3 it was the one I felt would be the toughest to get through. Cyrus was a surprise here with this episode securing the best screenplay for the season. The blackness of that mirror is present here and yet somehow the episode maintained a positive feel to it. Was only missing that 'x factor' to push it beyond the comfort zone into something truly outstanding.    … Expand
  21. MattBrady99
    Jul 12, 2019
    6
    Thoughts on Season 5:

    Episode 1: Striking Vipers - 60 minutes of "no homo bro". A strange and awkward concept, but I can totally see this happening - the future where sexuality isn't confined to labels. Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Beharie were all great. Without spoiling anything, but I think the episode should've ended in the car. Episode 2: Smithereens - This    Thoughts on Season 5:

    Episode 1: Striking Vipers - 60 minutes of "no homo bro". A strange and awkward concept, but I can totally see this happening - the future where sexuality isn't confined to labels. Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Beharie were all great. Without spoiling anything, but I think the episode should've ended in the car.

    Episode 2: Smithereens - This was probably the most Black Mirror episode on Black Mirror ever.

    While the message is a little too obvious, but Andrew Scott powerhouse performance kept things afloat.You know, coming to think of it, this devastating event was only a second glance at a screen for the global world. How sad is that.

    Episode 3: Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too - The parallels between Ashley and Miley is striking. yet purposeful, but didn't go anywhere deep or meaningful with it besides "music business is bad". I honestly can't stand this episode. Is this the best they got?    … Expand
  22. Felindie
    Aug 11, 2019
    6
    By far the worst season of 'Black Mirror', the plots were super flat and uninteresting.
  23. amattinthewild
    Jun 6, 2019
    6
    Episode 1 was meh. It didn't feel like a Black Mirror episode and it was forced. Episode 2 felt more normal and was probably the best episode of the season. It had strong acting and a powerful message. While Miley Cyrus was great and drove the 3rd episode, It still had the worst and most predictable plot. Ironically, it felt like a Disney channel movie.
  24. Fromis_9
    Jun 7, 2019
    6
    Frustrating... With all the great characters, they still couldn't do a great job with this season which I think is the worst (tied with the one). Disappointing...
  25. Amlpx
    Jun 11, 2019
    6
    I liked black mirror because it was dark, edgy and shocking. Now it feels americanised and sold out.
  26. Bruterake
    Aug 18, 2021
    6
    Eu tenho certeza que colocaram aquele episódio da Hannah Montana sem querer sério kkkkkkkkkk
  27. Glic2003
    Jun 20, 2019
    5
    Easily the worst season, full of cringe moments, bad acting and ham-fisted twists.
  28. Dodger
    Jun 9, 2019
    5
    Easily the worst season of black mirror so far. It lacks the depth of story and social/technology message that all of the other seasons carry throughout.
  29. mrmonster
    Jul 25, 2019
    5
    This season was overall, a failure. I have always believed that Black Mirror was too pretentious, but this season did not even try to say something meaningful, it just resorted to pure techno-cynicism.
  30. titus619
    Jun 7, 2019
    5
    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 it went downhill fast from Season 4 until now. What happened?
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66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Dec 4, 2019
    80
    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.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 6, 2019
    80
    Two of the three stories making up Black Mirror's fifth season offers a more hopeful vision. Things get kinker and funkier in the "Striking Vipers" episodes... In the most purely enjoyable hour, "Rachel, Jack And Ashley Too," Miley Cyrus is a delight. [10 - 23 Jun 2019, p.9]
  3. Collider
    Reviewed by: Haleigh Foutch
    Jun 5, 2019
    60
    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.
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