Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror returns April 10 with six mind-bending episodes, including a long-awaited USS Callister sequel. Get all the details.
The wait is almost over! Charlie Brooker’s groundbreaking, dystopian anthology series Black Mirror is back for its highly anticipated seventh season, premiering April 10, 2025. This season promises six brand-new episodes that dive deep into technology’s dark side, exploring eerie, thought-provoking, and often terrifying realities. Among the highlights is “USS Callister: Into Infinity“, a sequel to the fan-favorite sci-fi adventure from Season 4. With an all-star cast featuring Paul Giamatti, Rashida Jones, Issa Rae, and Cristin Milioti, this season is set to push the boundaries of speculative fiction once again.
Episode Guide & Cast
Episode 701: “Common People”
Synopsis: After a medical emergency, a desperate husband turns to Rivermind, a high-tech system designed to keep his wife alive—at an unimaginable cost.
Starring: Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, Tracee Ellis Ross
Director: Ally Pankiw
Run Time: 56 minutes
Episode 702: “Bête Noire”
Synopsis: A young confectionery genius grows suspicious of her eerie new co-worker, but is she paranoid—or is something truly off?
Starring: Siena Kelly, Rosy McEwen, Michael Workéyè, Ben Bailey Smith
Director: Toby Haynes
Run Time: 49 minutes
Episode 703: “Hotel Reverie”
Synopsis: A high-tech remake of a classic film traps an A-list Hollywood star in another dimension, where she must play her role to escape.
Starring: Issa Rae, Emma Corrin, Awkwafina, Harriet Walter
Director: Haolu Wang
Run Time: 1 hour 16 minutes
Episode 704: “Plaything”
Synopsis: A murder suspect is linked to a mysterious ‘90s video game inhabited by disturbingly lifelike artificial beings.
Starring: Peter Capaldi, Will Poulter, Asim Chaudhry, Lewis Gribben
Director: David Slade
Run Time: 45 minutes
Episode 705: “Eulogy”
Synopsis: A groundbreaking system allows users to step inside old photographs, unlocking memories that should have remained buried.
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Patsy Ferran
Directors: Chris Barrett & Luke Taylor
Run Time: 46 minutes
Episode 706: USS Callister: Into Infinity
Synopsis: With Robert Daly gone, the crew of the USS Callister must survive in an infinite virtual universe, where they face millions of players.
Starring: Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Billy Magnussen, Osy Ikhile
Director: Toby Haynes
Run Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
What to Expect from Season 7
Black Mirror continues its tradition of eerie, twisted storytelling, offering a mix of psychological horror, social satire, and tech-driven nightmares. Season 7 also boasts a star-studded lineup, including previously announced cast members Awkwafina, Peter Capaldi, Paul Giamatti, Will Poulter, andRashida Jones. With a fresh take on digital consciousness, AI, and alternate realities, this season is set to be one of the most unsettling yet.
Don’t miss Black Mirror Season 7, premiering April 10, 2025, on Netflix. For more details, visit the Netflix Media Center.
