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10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The Internet Is Calling This New "Black Mirror" Episode The Scariest Episode Of TV Ever, And There's A Very Simple Reason Why
To me, the scariest movies and TV shows aren't slasher films or murder documentaries. What's even more terrifying than that are vivid dystopian realities — ones juuuust plausible enough to make you wonder if our future is indeed heading in that direction. Black Mirror is the QUEEN of bringing our most terrifying societal fears to life. And on Apr. 10, the SEVENTH (yes, SEVENTH) season came out — so many of us spent the day just watching all six episodes. Netflix / Via And we'll probably spend all night awake because of how anxiety-provoking this dang show is. Of the six new episodes, one seemed to take the internet by storm — not just because of its exceptionally frightening concept, but also because it hits verrrry close to home. The episode is called "Common People," and it's the first episode in the season (but don't worry, I won't spoil it for you). Can I just say it? From the looks of it, this might just be the scariest episode of TV ever. The episode is about Amanda (Rashida Jones) and Mike (Chris O'Dowd), a middle-class couple. When Amanda has a severe health issue, a spokesperson from a tech company (Tracee Ellis Ross) informs Mike of a monthly subscription-style technology that'll keep his wife alive. The concept seems to combine two hugely debated, highly topical, and arguably corrupt parts of society: the healthcare system (specifically in America), and digital subscription services. The episode highlights how these two systems can feel money-grabby, and almost like traps once you've committed for awhile. So, as you might expect, this left people furiously nodding in panicking over how powerless we feel. So in case you're also questioning the ethics of society — and because it's more comforting to freak out together than alone — here's what the internet is saying about the episode: Editor's Note: We dive into X so you don't have to scrub your eyeballs afterward. Here's the good stuff we found floating in the chaos. common people black mirror episode was so sad and fucked up but that's know you know black mirror is actually good again — bryce (@CybrTwnk) April 10, 2025 Twitter: @CybrTwnk black mirror's common people. oh, they started with a banger! this will stay with me. — - (@darkerrgrey) April 10, 2025 Twitter: @darkerrgrey Charlie Brooker writing the Common People episode of Black Mirror knowing very well it satirises Netflix's own bullshit tiered subscription model. — Kyle Snape (@kylemsnape) April 10, 2025 Twitter: @kylemsnape 'Common People' episode of Black mirror is a little too realistic for me — 🦋 (@Melaxoxo_) April 10, 2025 Twitter: @Melaxoxo_ Common People ended up being one of the saddest and best episodes of the series #BlackMirror — THE PURP SHOW (@purpminded420) April 10, 2025 Twitter: @purpminded420
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14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix reveals Black Mirror series 7 launch date but fans demand a change
Netflix has announced a release date for Black Mirror season seven but fans are demanding a change. The next series will air on the streaming platform with a story about 'mind-expanding' technology and a follow-up to the show's popular USS Callister episode. In a new trailer released on Thursday (March 13), characters can be seen putting on technology that alters their 'neural structure', playing violent video games and working with artificial intelligence (AI). The clip also shows the USS Callister ship from the show's fourth series, which will be part of a new story, having been at the centre of a tale about a sci-fi video game and misuse of power in its first appearance. Black Mirror series seven will launch on Thursday, April 10, with Guardians Of The Galaxy's Will Poulter, Hard Truths' Michele Austin and People Just Do Nothing's Asim Chaudhry among the latest cast members to be announced. Further cast members revealed this week include Ben Bailey Smith (Andor), Josh Finan (Say Nothing), James Nelson-Joyce (A Thousand Blows), Jay Simpson (The Day Of The Jackal), and Michael Workeye (This Is Going to Hurt). Watch the full trailer on YouTube now. Speaking about the latest instalment of the dystopian show at a Netflix event in September last year, creator Charlie Brooker shared: 'You can expect a mix of genres and styles. 'We've got six episodes this time, and two of them are basically feature-length. Some of them are deeply unpleasant, some are quite funny, and some are emotional.' However, it seems fans are demanding a change to Black Mirror, following Netflix obtaining the rights from Channel 4 in 2014. Viewers want the dystopian show to be 'British' again after slamming the American transition. Taking to X following the new series announcement, someone said: 'Black Mirror should have remained British.' Another added: 'The Americanisation of Black Mirror is so annoying. The energy of the show doesn't feel natural anymore. It's far too glossy and has no dark humour." This person posted: 'I haven't fully enjoyed Black Mirror since all the proper American involvement with Netflix, it's not all bad by any means but the magic isn't there like it was on Channel 4.' One user wrote: 'The brits need to take back black mirror, it's been downhill since they americanized it.' Regardless, many are still excited for Black Mirror season seven – one X account out: 'I absolutely love the actors that Netflix get on black mirror!!! I can't wait for more thrilling, mind-bending stories!!!" 'Can't wait for the new season of Black Mirror,' someone else responded. Recommended reading: This Morning legend quits ITV show after more than 30 years - find out why Britain's Got Talent taken off TV schedules this weekend in huge ITV shake-up Mrs Hinch shares health update from hospital and urges fans to 'trust your gut' This fan exclaimed: 'I'M SO EXCITED I LOVE BLACK MIRROR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' Season six of the Netflix show included episodes such as Joan Is Awful, which saw a woman discover that the events of her life were being retold in a TV show, and Beyond The Sea, about astronauts who are able to transfer their consciousness to replicas of their bodies on Earth when not needed in space. Famous faces including Salma Hayek, Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Rob Delaney, Michael Cera, John Hannah, Josh Hartnett and Zazie Beetz appeared in Black Mirror's sixth series.
