Do you have to watch Black Mirror in order?

Episodes vary in length between 41 and 89 minutes and can be watched in any order. Actors rarely appear in more than one episode, though many instalments make small references known as "Easter eggs" to previous episodes, such as through in-universe news channels and briefly-seen text.
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What is the best order to watch Black Mirror?

'Black Mirror' Episodes: The Definitive Order In Which To Watch Series 3 On Netflix
  • “Shut Up and Dance” Netflix. As far and Black Mirror episodes go, this is a fairly typical one for the series. ...
  • “Nosedive” Netflix. ...
  • “Men Against Fire” Netflix. ...
  • “Hated in the Nation” Netflix. ...
  • “Playtest” Netflix. ...
  • “San Junipero” Netflix.
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Is Black Mirror episodes are connected?

Charlie Brooker's dystopian series Black Mirror has an expansive multiverse that intertwines each episode with overt and covert references from previous or future seasons. There are possibly hundreds of connections between all twenty-two episodes and the feature-length film, Bandersnatch (2018).
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Should I watch Black Mirror movie or series first?

Not at all. Infact, you can start any episode of any series of Black Mirror in any random order. They are not related to each other in any way, except for Episode 6 of Season 4, because it compiles a storyline relating to all previous episodes.
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Is every Black Mirror episode a different story?

To look at it plainly, every episode is different in Black Mirror and each of the stories has a new topic, some even really possible to happen shortly. As an anthology series, it is the nature of the show to have new characters and new plots for every appearance. It is different from each other, to say the least.
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Are Black Mirror episodes stand alone?

As Black Mirror is an anthology series, each episode is standalone and can be watched in any order.
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What is the most disturbing Black Mirror episode?

Black Mirror's “Shut Up And Dance” is easily the most disturbing episode of the dystopian anthology series, amounting to an emotional endurance test for both the fraying Kenny and the viewer, respectively.
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Is there a certain way to watch Black Mirror?

Black Mirror is available now to watch on Netflix.
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Is Black Mirror ok for 14 year olds?

Older teens may be able to appreciate the provocative messages, but it's not meant for younger kids. Since it's an anthology series, much like The Twilight Zone, content differs drastically episode by episode, so some are more teen-friendly than others.
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How scary is Black Mirror?

Throughout five seasons (and one interactive movie) Black Mirror has had some pretty terrifying episodes, but people who aren't fans of horror will be pleased to know Black Mirror Season 5 isn't that scary. That's not to say it won't make you a little fearful of the world — that's kind of the whole point of the show.
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Does Black Mirror follow a storyline?

Sort of. Despite the standalone nature of each episode, creator Charlie Brooker has said that all instalments exist in a shared universe – whether thematically or physically.
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Is there a timeline in Black Mirror?

But for the purposes of the timeline, Black Mirror is also unique. Bandersnatch comes before the Black Mirror timeline begins. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Taking place in 1984, the events of Bandersnatch occur nearly a full 30 years before anything else in the Black Mirror universe.
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What is the point of Black Mirror episode 1?

It chronicles the humiliation of the British Prime Minister, who is forced to have sexual intercourse with a pig in order to save the kidnapped Princess Susannah. The episode touches on many significant themes of our time, including the role of the press, public and social media in politics.
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Why does Black Mirror have few episodes?

Speaking to Digital Spy, series creator and writer Charlie Brooker explained that the additional time spent developing December's interactive episode 'Bandersnatch' is why the series has reverted to a shorter run. "Originally, 'Bandersnatch' was part of season five," Brooker said.
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Is Black Mirror Cancelled?

Black Mirror has not been canceled.
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Why is Black Mirror so good?

Launched in 2011, Black Mirror not only aims to entertain, but it also invites us to think about how technology can harm society and transform our behaviour. Each episode shows how an existing technology could evolve in the near future, for better, or especially for worse.
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Why is stranger things TV 14?

Why is Stranger Things Rated TV-14? Stranger Things 4 is rated TV-14 for horror elements and language which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 17. Seasons 1-3 of Stranger Things were also rated TV-14, however Stranger Things 4 was rated TV-MA.
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Is Black Mirror ok for 13 year olds?

I would give that episode an age 13+ Rating.
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Is dark R rated?

Dark is Dark

Not for viewers under the age 18. It is rated MA, so yes the audience should be mature, ie. have some serious life experience, before digesting this Dark series.
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What is the very first episode of Black Mirror called?

"The National Anthem" is the series premiere of the British science fiction anthology series Black Mirror. Written by series creator and showrunner Charlie Brooker, it was directed by Otto Bathurst and first aired on Channel 4 on 4 December 2011.
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Why can't I watch Black Mirror?

This will more than likely be because your device is running an outdated version. You'll need to update. For Android and iOS users, head to your app stores to get the latest versions. Android users only got the interactive update over the past week so it's likely this will be the reason you're here.
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Is Black Mirror depressing?

While Black Mirror is often depressing, and the episodes usually end badly for protagonists, San Junipero is a pleasing exception. Set in a beach resort town (called San Junipero), a shy woman (Mackenzie Davis) falls in love with the more sociable Kelly (Gugu Mbatha-Raw).
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What is the least scary Black Mirror episode?

"San Junipero" (Series 3, Episode 4)

A critically acclaimed episode that is beloved by fans, it is in fact, one of the few Black Mirror episodes that does not traumatize its viewers, so it makes the cut.
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Why is the show called Black Mirror?

The Netflix original series Black Mirror, created by Charlie Brooker, was named after the ominous reflection that peers back at an individual from a blank screen.
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What is the order of Black Mirror episodes?

Episodes
  • Series 1 (2011)
  • Series 2 (2013)
  • Special (2014)
  • Series 3 (2016)
  • Series 4 (2017)
  • Film (2018)
  • Series 5 (2019)
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