5 Black Mirror Most Iconic Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
Black Mirror is probably the most popular anthology series and is a rare example of a show where every episode will make you gasp in shock. Which episodes are the most highly praised? Let's find out!
Since its debut in 2011, Black Mirror has captivated millions with its chilling portrayals of technology, societal development and human behavior in high-stakes situations. Each episode of the show, although tied all together as a whole, functions as a standalone tale. Which makes it even more interesting, trying to find little pieces of each story in every second one.
Based on IMDb ratings, here are the five most iconic episodes of Black Mirror, ranked.
1. “White Christmas” (2014)
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IMDb score: 9.1/10
Arguably the most haunting and complex episode, “White Christmas” blends multiple stories into one twisted holiday special. Starring Jon Hamm, the episode explores themes of digital consciousness and punishment, at the backdrop of life in isolation. Its dark tone and moral ambiguity is what turned it into the highest-rated episode on IMDb.
2. “Hang the DJ” (2017)
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IMDb score: 8.7/10
“Hang the DJ” is an episode that is clearly different from everything that the show usually offers. No grim tone and inevitable danger is felt in this one, although it still centers on the technology running the world and making choices instead of people themselves.
The episode offers a romantic and even hopeful take on love in a tech-driven world. It follows two people navigating a matchmaking system with predetermined expiration dates for relationships. With its touching performances and uplifting conclusion, it has resonated deeply with fans and turned into second favorite ever episode in the entire run of the series.
3. “Black Museum” (2017)
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IMDb score: 8.6/10
This episode is a dark, twisted anthology within an anthology. “Black Museum” ties together several mini-stories through a sinister museum of technological relics, culminating in a powerful revenge tale.
4. “The Entire History of You” (2011)
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IMDb score: 8.5/10
Set in a world where people can relive memories using an implanted device, this episode explores trust, obsession, and the harmful impact of technology on relationships. Many Black Mirror fans name this the most thought-provoking episode of the series.
5. “San Junipero” (2016)
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IMDb score: 8.5/10
The visually nostalgic and emotionally resonant episode "San Junipero" explores love, identity, and the afterlife through a digital paradise. Its 1980s setting and heartwarming story of two women who find love later in life earned critical acclaim and even an Emmy. It's one of Black Mirror's most optimistic tales.
