Black Mirror (2011)

Kernel Score: 91% · 6,025 ratings

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

First aired: 2011-12-04

Seasons: 7 · 33 episodes

Is Black Mirror worth watching?

Must-watch. Each episode is a separate dark story about technology and what it does to people. Quality varies, but the best are sharp, disturbing and memorable, and you can start almost anywhere.

Watch it if you

  • like twisty, unsettling sci-fi
  • enjoy anthologies with no need to follow a story
  • want stories that make you think

Skip it if you

  • want cheerful TV
  • dislike bleak endings

Best for: One episode at a time

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Black Mirror

  • Stream: Netflix
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.

Black Mirror parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Black Mirror is a dark anthology series exploring technology's dangers, sometimes with heavy-handed ideological commentary.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Anthology stories often feature disturbing, dystopian, and sometimes violent scenarios.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Black Mirror

If you liked Black Mirror, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Severance (2022) — 96%: Dark, clever workplace sci-fi with a hard-to-forget premise
  • Dark (2017) — 93%: Intricate sci-fi that rewards close attention
  • The Outer Limits (1963) — 87%: The original sci-fi anthology with twist endings
  • The Outer Limits (1995) — 86%: Another anthology with unsettling sci-fi stories
  • Upload (2020) — 86%: Funny, sharp sci-fi about the afterlife as a product
  • Fringe (2008) — 91%: Mind-bending sci-fi mystery with strange cases

Black Mirror FAQ

Is Black Mirror worth watching?

Must-watch. Each episode is a separate dark story about technology and what it does to people. Quality varies, but the best are sharp, disturbing and memorable, and you can start almost anywhere.

Where can I watch Black Mirror?

In the US you can stream Black Mirror on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.

Is Black Mirror OK for kids?

Black Mirror is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Black Mirror is a dark anthology series exploring technology's dangers, sometimes with heavy-handed ideological commentary.

What shows are like Black Mirror?

If you liked Black Mirror, try Severance, Dark, The Outer Limits and The Outer Limits.