Black Mirror: Season 6

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: June 15, 2023

Summary: The sixth season of the British anthology-styled drama returns with new episodes featuring Ben Barnes, Michael Cera, Rory Culkin, Rob Delaney, Josh Hartnett, Salma Hayek Pinault, Kate Mara, Annie Murphy, Himesh Patel, and Aaron Paul.

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

Season 6 Episodes

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S6:E5. Demon 79
Air Date: June 15, 2023
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S6:E4. Mazey Day
Air Date: June 15, 2023
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S6:E3. Beyond The Sea
Air Date: June 15, 2023

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Liz Shannon Miller

Jun 15, 2023

Not every episode is created equal (of the new season, “Joan Is Awful” and “Demon 79” might be the standouts, though there’s room for debate) — what remains constant is that it’s a treat to see this show’s imagination in action. Read full review

Empire John Nugent

Jun 15, 2023

As scathing and sadistic as ever, Black Mirror’s return tweaks the formula just enough to keep things fresh — while remaining recognisably Brookerish. Read full review

The Observer (UK) Barbara Ellen

Sep 10, 2024

While the new collection isn’t perfect – Black Mirror still has a tendency to get knocked off course by an overload of Hollywood presence – this is an assured return to form: a much tastier geek-noir pick’n’mix. Read full review

Daniel D'Addario

Jun 15, 2023

I’ve noted that this is an improvement, but the episodes vary quite widely in quality from worst (“Mazey Day”) to best (“Beyond the Sea,” probably, on the strength of Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, and especially Kate Mara’s performances). .... Brooker is trying new things with his art and with his characters, and even when they’re awful, we more clearly see the humans within the machine. Read full review

i Emily Bootle

Jun 20, 2023

There are familiar (maybe even obvious) themes here: data harvesting, terrifying small print, surveillance by Big Brother. Yet “Joan is Awful” doesn’t succumb to predictable tropes, retaining a winking sense of humour. [The score is the average of the reviews for the five episodes.] Read full review

Angie Han

Jun 15, 2023

Fans of the show’s tech-dystopia thought exercises might be disappointed to see the series cast them off altogether, and the shift in focus still yields as many misses as hits. But by breaking from those old constraints, Black Mirror sets itself up for a freer, wilder, more intriguing future. Read full review

The Daily Beast Fletcher Peters

Jun 16, 2023

While this season tries to tap into that original Black Mirror techno flair, none of the five episodes rise to the occasion of the horrors we’ve seen in 2020 and beyond, also failing to live up to the high standard the series has set for itself. Read full review

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secularatheist

Jun 18, 2023

Good interesting ideas and interesting philosophy with solid writing and characterization and good acting and direction deserves way higher rating episodes 1 and 3 are really good and 2 and 5 while not flawless are solid.
If someone writes the word like "woke" which is a meaninglessGood interesting ideas and interesting philosophy with solid writing and characterization and good acting and direction deserves way higher rating episodes 1 and 3 are really good and 2 and 5 while not flawless are solid.
If someone writes the word like "woke" which is a meaningless right-wing culture war buzzword that they can't even define in their review anybody can just disregard their opinion instantly writing right-wing buzzword and having zero media literacy is not a show analysis it's a joke and a circus if you review bomb at least not be lazy enough and justify your views rationally which you can't.… Expand

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Doduk

Jun 19, 2023

Ep 1: 4/5. I liked the idea, the ending was kinda previsible
Ep 2: 5/5. Very good story, the only superior episode from all 5
Ep 3: 3/5. Predicted what would happen within the first 15 minutes Ep 4: 1/5. Just bad Ep 5: 3/5. i liked the first part on the episode, the second part is justEp 1: 4/5. I liked the idea, the ending was kinda previsible
Ep 2: 5/5. Very good story, the only superior episode from all 5
Ep 3: 3/5. Predicted what would happen within the first 15 minutes
Ep 4: 1/5. Just bad
Ep 5: 3/5. i liked the first part on the episode, the second part is just for filler… Expand

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brockcheese

Jul 5, 2023

This season has its good moments and weaker moments expanding the theme of black mirror beyond technology

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AlleyKatPr0

Jun 16, 2023

Total and utter disgust at how someone deals with bullies...by torturing them.

Just because someone was bullied when they were young, does not mean they can write a TV show in which there is nothing cathartic to enjoy, just pure joy in seeing people suffer. Darkness is only seductive ifTotal and utter disgust at how someone deals with bullies...by torturing them.

Just because someone was bullied when they were young, does not mean they can write a TV show in which there is nothing cathartic to enjoy, just pure joy in seeing people suffer.

Darkness is only seductive if you have not been taught how to look for the light.… Expand

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Windolicker

Jun 19, 2023

What the hell happened? The show has metaphorically fallen off a cliff. I want to talk to Charlie Booker and ask him how the hell things have gone so sideways. How involved is he in this? Is Netflix pushing him to add political undertones or in the case of "Demon 79", overt politicalWhat the hell happened? The show has metaphorically fallen off a cliff. I want to talk to Charlie Booker and ask him how the hell things have gone so sideways. How involved is he in this? Is Netflix pushing him to add political undertones or in the case of "Demon 79", overt political overtones of anti-white and anti conservative messaging. I'm so sick of wokeness ruining Hollywood. That is the best explanation for the dip in quality. Charlie apparently doesn't care about making a good show anymore, he just wants to virtue signal to the people he sees at Hollywood parties.
Season 6 has werewolves, demons, and a bunch of **** that has nothing to do with the core technological theme of the show. It literally is a different show. Why did they even bother calling this Black Mirror? I know Amazon literally has racial quotas and ideological guidelines for the shows that they create, I am guessing Netflix has something similar. How much control did Charlie have over his own creation?… Expand

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stmovie

Jun 22, 2023

These episodes don't have much in common with what I have known Black Mirror for. Seems to be branded as "Black Mirror just to capitalize on the name and not in order to resume the speculative fiction that has been so thoughtful in this great series.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Fabiop9

Jun 17, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mediocre. Confronto a tutte le altre stagioni non c'è ombra di Black mirror, 4 scarabocchi pseudo horror super prevedibili lunghi e noiosi nulla a confronto delle vecchie stagioni. Si salva solo la prima puntata.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

74

Series Overview
Season 7

75
- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: April 10, 2025
Season 6

68
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: June 15, 2023
- tbd
  S6:E5. Demon 79
  Air Date: June 15, 2023
- tbd
  S6:E4. Mazey Day
  Air Date: June 15, 2023
- tbd
  S6:E3. Beyond The Sea
  Air Date: June 15, 2023
- tbd
  S6:E2. Loch Henry
  Air Date: June 15, 2023
- tbd
  S6:E1. Joan Is Awful
  Air Date: June 15, 2023
Season 5

66
- Season 5 Overview
  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