Is Black Mirror all separate stories?

As Black Mirror is an anthology series, each episode is standalone and can be watched in any order.
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Is every episode of Black Mirror 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 stories connected?

Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker has confirmed that all episodes of the show take place within the same universe. We figure out how. This article is why some TV showrunners reject Easter eggs.
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Can I watch Black Mirror out of 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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Where should I start with Black Mirror?

Since Black Mirror is an anthology series, you can start anywhere you want, and jump to anywhere you want at any time based on your own interests and preferences.
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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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Why are Black Mirror episodes not connected?

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 Black Mirror worth watching?

Black Mirror is one of the most original and best Mini-Series ever created! Each episode tells a different story and while not all, most of them are fascinating. There are a few that are not so good when compared to the others but most of them are fantastic!
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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 is it 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 story behind Black Mirror?

Black Mirror is a British television anthology series created by Charlie Brooker that features speculative fiction with dark and sometimes satirical themes that examine modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new technologies.
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Is Black Mirror true?

Black Mirror is a British anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker. Individual episodes explore a diversity of genres, but most are set in near-future dystopias utilising a science fiction technology—a type of speculative fiction.
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Is Black Mirror appropriate for a 14 year old?

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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Which Black Mirror is the best?

Nonetheless, Black Mirror has given us some incredible episodes of television, and these are the best.
  • 8 White Christmas.
  • 7 Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too.
  • 6 Bandersnatch.
  • 5 15 Million Merits.
  • 4 USS Callister.
  • 3 The Entire History of You.
  • 2 Nosedive.
  • 1 San Junipero.
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Why Black Mirror is so popular?

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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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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Was Black Mirror Cancelled?

Black Mirror has not been canceled.
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Is Black Mirror scary?

Black Mirror is a scary show. However, not in the normal horror show, you may think about. It is not about zombies or things that go bump in the night. The horror factor is based on how we use technology, phones, computers, video games, etc., in our lives and its effects on us.
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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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Is Black Mirror ok for 13 year olds?

I would give that episode an age 13+ Rating.
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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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How is Black Mirror like real life?

While storylines in some episodes seem far-fetched (e.g., being trapped in a time loop as punishment), the premises in other episodes are eerily realistic. Some more realistic episodes include technologies or dystopian futures that are either already in existence or currently in the works.
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Is Shut up and dance based on a true story Black Mirror?

Season 3, Episode 3: "Shut Up and Dance"

Hackers can -- and do -- watch people on their own cameras. The U.S. Justice Department's website tells the true story of “sextortionist” Luis Mijangos, who prosecutors accused of spying on more than 200 women through their webcams, and blackmailing some of them.
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Why did they stop making Black Mirror?

But the reason for Black Mirror's hiatus, had to do with money and copyright, as is often the case.
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Is Black Mirror in the same universe?

Every episode of Charlie Brooker's series Black Mirror shares a universe, with countless references throughout its entirety; here they are explained.
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