Black Mirror is one of my all-time favorite TV shows and, undoubtedly, my favorite sci-fi TV show of all time. So, it probably comes as no surprise that I consider Netflix to be one of the best streaming services to subscribe to for that reason alone and that Black Mirror Season 7 is the one series on the upcoming 2025 TV schedule I am most looking forward to.
So, what’s in store for one of the best TV shows on Netflix? What cautionary tales about the potential dangers of technological advancement, and other social issues, will the acclaimed horror anthology TV show offer this time? Let’s get into what we do know for sure about Black Mirror Season 7 in the following guide.
What Is The Black Mirror Season 7 Premiere Date?
Black Mirror Season 7 will be available to watch with a Netflix subscription on April 10, 2025. Of course, the return of creator Charlie Brooker’s prophetic series was already one of the most anticipated events on the upcoming Netflix TV show schedule before the first trailer dropped. Speaking of…
The Black Mirror Season 7 Trailer Is “Mind-Expanding”
Just like many of the best episodes of Black Mirror, the first full-length trailer for Season 7 is a surreal trip that will leave you with many questions. Check it out for yourself below:
Set to an ominous rendition of the 1931 classic, “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” the teaser has plenty of elements that Black Mirror fans should recognize, including shots of people using the virtual reality device from “Striking Vipers” and a couple of familiar characters (more on them soon). It is edited in such a way it would have been anybody’s guess which scenes came from which stories before the episode titles were revealed (more on that later). It even seemed like there could be some canonical or thematic overlap between episodes, which would not be the first instance of the anthology series attempting to connect some of its disparate storiesr. Of course, we already know that one Season 7 episode is directly related to a previous favorite…
What The Black Mirror Season 7 Episodes Are About
As confirmed by Tudum, and Charlie Brooker at Netflix’s See What’s Next Event in London, Black Mirror Season 7 features a follow-up to Season 4’s “USS Callister,” which follows a group of space explorers who are actually digital copies of real people held prisoner in a Star Trek-esque VR simulation by a reclusive video game programmer (played by Jesse Plemons). The Emmy-winning episode’s success led to discussions of a possible spin-off series, but the announcement of the sequel was still met with criticism by some fans. It also appears that one episode is taking place in the world of the feature-length spin-off, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, which makes me wonder if we have another interactive event to look forward to (or dread, depending on your opinion of “choose your adventure” stories).
Those are the only specific details I can report on, or piece together, so far. However, Brooker has dropped a few hints when speaking to Tudum, saying that Black Mirror Season 7 boasts a “mix of genres and styles” and even includes a couple of feature-length installments among the new batch of six episodes. He had previously told Deadline in 2024 that every episode has more of an "OG Black Mirror" feeling than Season 6’s full-horror "Red Mirror" entry, “Demon 79,” and adds that one script has one of the "bleakest, heaviest gut punches" the show has had yet, which is really saying something.
In late March, Netflix posted a video to YouTube revealing the titles of the Black Mirror's newest episodes. Check them out below:
- "Common People"
- "Bête Noire"
- "Eulogy"
- "Hotel Reverie"
- "Plaything"
- "USS Callister: Into Infinity"
Who Is In The Black Mirror Season 7 Cast?
As has been the case since the series transitioned from the U.K.’s Channel 4 to a Netflix original in 2016, Black Mirror Season 7 boasts a star-studded ensemble of varying esteem. For instance, we have former How I Met Your Mother cast member Emmy-nominated The Penguin star Cristin Milioti back as Nanette Cole, alongside her other “USS Callister” co-stars. We also have series veteran Rashida Jones (who co-wrote the Season 3 favorite, “Nosedive”) making her debut appearance on the show alongside Bridesmaids cast member Chris O’Dowd. It also appears that Will Poulter is reprising his role as computer programmer Colin Ritman from Bandersnatch.
Some of the most exciting newcomers include comedian Awkwafina (who has a Golden Globe for the acclaimed A24 movie, The Farewell), Paul Giamatti (who has Academy Award nominations for Sideways and The Holdovers), and one-time Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi – the latter two of which our Mike Reyes hopes to see in the same episode. You can find a full list of Black Mirror Season 7 cast members below:
- Awkwafina
- Michele Austin
- Milanka Brooks
- Peter Capaldi
- Asim Chaudhry
- Emma Corrin
- Patsy Ferran
- Josh Finan
- Paul Giamatti
- Lewis Gribben
- Osy Ikhile
- Rashida Jones
- Siena Kelly
- Billy Magnussen
- Rosy McEwen
- Cristin Milioti
- James Nelson-Joyce
- Chris O’Dowd
- Will Poulter
- Issa Rae
- Paul G. Raymond
- Tracee Ellis Ross
- Jay Simpson
- Jimmi Simpson
- Ben Bailey Smith
- Harriet Walter
- Michael Workéyè
How To Watch Black Mirror
With most anthology series, there is no need to start from the beginning or watch the series in any particular order. However, because Black Mirror Season 7 is including its first sequel episode, I am highly recommending, for the first time, that you check out previous episodes of the show first if you have not already. Most importantly, you should check out “USS Callister” from Season 4 (which, in my opinion, is the best Black Mirror season yet), and the series interactive, feature-length spin-off, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, on Netflix.
It is almost time to re-enter the world (or worlds) of Black Mirror again. In the meantime, there are other great TV shows like Black Mirror you can check out while we wait.
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