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Now that its finally streaming, I can honestly say I didnt expect it to be thisemotional.
I know Black Mirror isnt exactly a stranger to breaking your heart.
But season 7 really feels like it takes things a step further when it comes to emotional depth.
Some moments genuinely caught me off guard.
But this time around, it feels likeNetflixleaned harder into character studies.
Sometimes that really works, and sometimes … not so much.
Heres my full verdict on Black Mirror season 7 after watching all six episodes.
And dont worry, Ill be avoiding major spoilers.
Some of these episodes pulled at my heartstrings enough to have me reaching for tissues.
As you’d expect, tech isnt always the problem because its usually the people behind it.
You feel the highs, the fear, the desperation in every decision they make.
And what it really means to do anything for the person you love.
Hotel Reverie is more surreal but just as emotionally heavy.
To make it home, shes got to stick to the script.
The original movie stars Emma Corrin as the lead actress, Clara.
And finally, the fifth episode, Eulogy, completely gutted me.
Its all about grief and how easy it is to take people and special moments for granted.
But the journey to that moment is slow, incredibly depressing and quietly beautiful.
Giamatti brings such a soft, aching sadness to the role.
These episodes arent just stories about tech gone wrong or the dangers of using such systems.
Thats why these three episodes are some of the most emotional the show has ever done.
Episode 4, titled Plaything, is arguably the weakest.
After watching all 45 minutes, I was left feeling a little empty.
Most of the issue comes down to the ending since it feels rushed.
Hell, I even expected some mind-blowing plot twist.
The second episode, on the other hand, actually started off pretty solidly.
It did a great job of holding my attention and keeping me curious for the first 30 minutes.
But, much like episode 4, the ending completely took me out of it.
What shouldve been a sweet, nostalgic reunion quickly turns unsettling.
Theres something off about Verity … and strangely, Marias the only one who seems to notice.
A premise like this is genuinely intriguing, and the episode does a solid job of building on that.
It keeps getting more and more unsettling, pulling us into Marias paranoia.
Thankfully, Bete Noire holds onto that tension and mystery for most of its runtime.
But then… the final ten minutes happened, and I found myself going wtf?
and not in a fun Black Mirror kind of way.
Its hard to explain without spoiling anything, but lets just say the twist takes a turn into properwackyterritory.
This episode is pure chaos from start to finish, and I had an absolute blast watching it.
Thats exactly why Id say this is the episode to start with.
Over the course of those 88 minutes, I was never once bored.
For the other players, its just another game, and shooting people doesnt faze them.
The finale is a blast haunting, emotional, and one Im definitely more inclined to revisit.
If youre looking to start the season on a high note, definitely watch episode 6 first.
But if you want to finish strong, Id recommend watching the episodes in order.
Stream"Black Mirror" season 7 on Netflixnow.
