Netflix's Darkest Show Streams New Episodes Sooner Than You Think
The biggest sci-fi anthology show, Black Mirror, is about to drop six brand-new standalone episodes. Since 2011, The Twilight Zone-inspired series has been dropping horrifying, hilarious, and thought-provoking episodes, creating one of the most provocative series of all time. And now, Black Mirror is coming back.
Season 7 of Black Mirror is dropping very soon, and this batch of episodes is poised to pack a punch. Here's what to know about when you can start streaming the first episode on Netflix, and what to expect from each episode this season.
What is the release date for Black Mirror Season 7?
Black Mirror Season 7 hits Netflix on Thursday, April 10, 2025. This is the first new Black Mirror season since 2023's Season 6. Prior to that, Season 5 aired in 2019.
What Time Does Black Mirror Season 7 Start Streaming?
New Netflix shows like Black Mirror tend to hit the platform at 12 a.m. Pacific Time, which means 3 a.m. Eastern Time. So, though the show hits on Thursday, if you're up late on Wednesday night, you can start streaming.
How many episodes are in Black Mirror Season 7?
There are six episodes in Black Mirror Season 7. There hasn't been a six-episode season of the show since 2017 with the release of Season 4. 2023's Season 5 only had three episodes while Season 6 had five.
What is Black Mirror Season 7 about?
As with all previous seasons, each Black Mirror episode is a stand-alone story. This year, however, two episodes are connected to previous installments. Here's the full list of episodes:
- "Common People," starring Chris O'Dowd and Rashida Jones
- "Bête Noire," starring Siena Kelly, Rosy McEwen, and Michael Workéyè
- "Hotel Reverie," starring Issa Rae, Awkwafina, Emma Corrin, and Harriet Walter
- "Plaything," starring Peter Capaldi and Lewis Gribben
- "Eulogy," starring Paul Giamatti and Patsy Ferran
- "USS Callister: Into Infinity," starring Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, Milanka Brooks, Osy Ikhile, and Paul G. Raymond
Black Mirror streams on Netflix.
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