Black Mirror is a thought-provoking science fiction anthology series that explores the darker side of technology and its impact on society. Here are the top 5 best Black Mirror episodes, in no particular order:
- “USS Callister” – Season 4, Episode 1: In this episode, a brilliant but socially awkward programmer creates a virtual reality game that allows him to become the captain of his own starship. However, he uses his power to manipulate and abuse his coworkers, trapping them inside his game.
- “San Junipero” – Season 3, Episode 4: Set in a 1980s-style beach town, this episode follows two women who fall in love and explore a digital afterlife system that allows them to live forever.
- “The Entire History of You” – Season 1, Episode 3: In a world where everyone has a device implanted behind their ear that records everything they see and hear, a man becomes obsessed with his wife’s past relationship and begins to unravel the truth about his own life.
- “White Christmas” – Christmas Special: In this anthology-style episode, two men are stuck in a remote cabin and exchange stories about their experiences with technology. The episode explores themes of memory, punishment, and consciousness.
- “Nosedive” – Season 3, Episode 1: In a world where people rate each other on social media, a woman tries to boost her rating to gain access to a luxurious lifestyle, but her obsession leads to a downward spiral of humiliation and isolation.