`Black Mirror` has returned — and it knows again what we fear | Interesting facts

We watched the entire season 7 of "Black Mirror." And here's what you can expect. No spoilers.

Have you already turned on the nightlight? Because the seventh season of “Black Mirror” once again delves into the darkest corners of our fears.

It seems that Charlie Brooker's show can't surprise us... but it does it again. Let's analyze all the episodes together to find out what succeeded brilliantly and what went wrong.

Cristin Milioti in a futuristic costume in the series "Black Mirror" — Cristin Milioti in the series "Black Mirror"

Back to the Virtual Hell: "Callister" Returns

In the seventh season, Brooker took a risk for the first time by continuing an old episode. "It's a luxury in this show to be able to bring back characters," the writer stated in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

The second part of the legendary "USS Callister" series from the fourth season turned out to be lively, though not as stunning as the original. Instead of a personal hell in the spirit of "incel versus office," it's now a large-scale battle with a corporation where virtual characters rob players to survive.

Kristin Milioti holding a pink futuristic weapon stands in a deserted landscape — Kristin Milioti in "USS Callister: Into Infinity"

And although the "wow" effect is not the same, Brooker has developed the plot worthily, adding drive, satire, and a couple of unconventional twists. In the spirit of "Severance," but with full immersion in the world of digital piracy.

When Technology Becomes a Trap, Not a Blessing

One of the season's most striking episodes is "Common People." Imagine: you can preserve a loved one's consciousness in a digital cloud, but... only with a subscription. Streaming that literally holds life in its hands.

Chris O'Dowd and Rashida Jones play a couple balancing on the edge of tragedy and absurdity. It's a sort of "Requiem for a Dream" in the world of high technology, but instead of drugs, there's aggressive marketing and unstable Wi-Fi coverage.

Chris O'Dowd and Rashida Jones sitting in chairs with worried expressions, holding hands — Chris O'Dowd and Rashida Jones in "Common People"

The episode scored an impressive 8.1 on IMDb and sparked lively discussions. Would you subscribe to a loved one's digital immortality if you knew the cost would increase every month?

Too Real to Be Just Fiction

Another gem of the season is "Hotel Reverie" with Issa Rae and Emma Corrin. Here, the actress is literally sewn into a black-and-white classic film, creating a digital remake using deepfake technologies. And at some point, you no longer understand: is this a movie about movies or a warning that you can't hide from AI anymore?

Issa Rae gazes thoughtfully to the side, with a round metallic indicator glowing on her temple — Issa Rae in 'Hotel Reverie'

In this episode of "Black Mirror," it's unexpectedly sentimental. Yes, yes, the series that usually makes us anxiously turn off our phones suddenly offers a bit of hope. Rotten Tomatoes rated the episode at 89%—perhaps quite deservedly.

Nostalgia with a Lump in the Throat

In "Eulogy," the character Paul Giamatti opens old photo albums to bring back a past love—literally. This episode isn't about technology but about regrets that, unfortunately, can't be erased.

Minimal fantasy, maximum pain. As if the script of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" was put through a filter and added the smell of attic dust.

Paul Giamatti smiles with eyes full of tears — Paul Giamatti in "Eulogy"

When the Enemy Sits at the Next Table

This series wouldn't be the same without paranoia. "Bête Noire" is a corporate thriller where the new employee is clearly not who she claims to be. The problem is, proving it is impossible. All that remains for the heroine is to slowly lose control in front of indifferent colleagues.

The atmosphere thickens with every frame, and the ending doesn't frighten or shock; it makes you laugh nervously as if you've become part of this madness.

Siena Kelly in a striped sweater and denim shirt stands in the middle of the office, arms crossed over her chest — Siena Kelly in "Bête Noire"

And Yet Not Without Missteps...

"Plaything" with Peter Capaldi begins as an intriguing techno-thriller, but according to reviewer Jack Seale from The Guardian, it ends too abruptly. "After an excellent first half, the credits roll. The idea doesn't develop, so 'The Toy' ends up in the trash," laments the film critic. Well, even geniuses have their slip-ups.

Peter Capaldi with long gray hair and glasses sits at a table against a backdrop of windows with pouring light, looking to the side — Peter Capaldi in 'Plaything'

"Black Mirror 7.0": More Human but No Less Terrifying

The season turned out uneven, yet vibrant. It no longer just scares but also shows empathy. At zoomboola.com, we are confident this is the best direction the anthology could take: frighteningly truthful and unexpectedly humane. And something tells us that in a couple of years, we'll say again, "Well, there it goes, coming true once more." Have you watched the new season of "Black Mirror"? Which episode made you reflect—or even change the passwords on your phone?