What is Black Mirror about?
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Each standalone story explores the chilling, darkly comedic consequences of technology on human society.
Bleak and suspenseful, with dark satire. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on Netflix.
Black Mirror parents guide
It stays inside its TV-MA, with moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.
- Scare
- Mildly scary
- A few tense or eerie moments.
- Jump scares
- A couple
- One or two sudden jolts.
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Strong violence
- Violence is frequent or intense.
- Sex and nudity
- Moderate
- Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
- Language
- Strong
- Frequent strong profanity or slurs.
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Three questions
- Is Black Mirror scary?
- Only a little. Black Mirror has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
- How gory is Black Mirror?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Black Mirror rated, and is it OK for kids?
- It is a TV-MA, with moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and frequent strong language. Keep it for adults.
Cast and crew
Created byCharlie Brooker
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