Black Mirror Season 7 From Best to Worst

Black Mirror Season 7 is here, and once again Charlie Brooker has returned to gently whisper, “Technology will eat you alive,” before kicking us into the void. This season brought back familiar faces, introduced some new ones, and gave us storylines ranging from gut-wrenching grief to chaotic gamer girl trauma.

Here’s my personal ranking of all six episodes:

1. “Bête Noire”

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” meets the Mandela Effect - but make it sinister.

This is peak Black Mirror. A deliciously mind-bending episode with incredible performances, a twist that makes your brain fold in half, and the kind of vibe that sticks with you for days. It’s sharp, emotional, disorienting in the best way and easily the strongest episode of the season, in my opinion. This is what we come to Black Mirror for.

2. “Hotel Reverie”

Welcome to the uncanny valley, would you like to check in forever?

An eerily thoughtful story with a unique setting and a slow-burn build that really pays off. Issa Rae’s acting felt… off, but possibly on purpose? A choice that actually works in context when you consider the show’s commentary on the evolution (and devolution) of performance in a tech-dominated age. Creepy, clever, and unforgettable.

3. “Plaything”

“Bandersnatch” walked so this could stumble…but still stand.

While it doesn’t quite live up to the legacy of Bandersnatch, “Plaything” still delivers. It’s dark, twisty, and leaves you with that signature Black Mirror queasiness at the end. Plus, seeing familiar faces from past episodes adds a little extra seasoning to an already satisfying story.

4. “Common People”

Bleak. Brutal. Probably already happening.

Rashida Jones and Chris O’Dowd play a couple trying to survive a subscription-based dystopia that hits uncomfortably close to home. It’s a slow unraveling of late-stage capitalism’s worst case scenario — soul-crushing, sad, and probably sponsored by four different apps in real life. Not a fun watch, but an important one.

5. “Eulogy”

Yes, Black Mirror can be gentle. Sometimes.

A surprisingly hopeful installment — which feels illegal in this universe. Paul Giamatti gives one of his best performances, and the episode makes a compelling case for how technology might actually help us process grief instead of ruining our lives. Emotional, restrained, and quietly impactful.

6. “USS Callister: Into Infinity”

We didn’t need to go back into the simulation. But we did.

A valiant attempt to expand on one of the most iconic Black Mirror episodes, but Into Infinity just doesn’t quite hit the same. The stakes are high, the visuals are stunning, and the performances are solid — but the story feels predictable, a little lifeless, and notably lacking Michaela Coel, whose absence is felt whenever the crew shares a scene. This one just didn’t reach warp speed, like the first installment, for me.

Final Thoughts

Season 7 swings big, and while not every episode sticks the landing, the ambition is there. Between existential crises, capitalist nightmares, and a healthy dose of simulation dread, Black Mirror continues to hold a cracked mirror to our tech-obsessed lives…and it’s still one of the best doing it.

Just maybe don’t start with “Into Infinity.”

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