Black Mirror Season 7 Receives Strong Reviews, Ranking Highlights

Black Mirror season 7, recently released on Netflix, has reignited debate among fans and critics about the show's best episodes, with 'Common People' and 'Bête Noire' standing out as particular favorites this season. 'Common People,' starring Chris O’Dowd and Rashida Jones, has been praised for its emotional depth and classic Black Mirror premise, drawing comparisons to earlier high points in the series. 'Bête Noire' has also been lauded for recapturing the darkly comedic and suspenseful tone of the show's original Channel 4 years, appealing especially to long-time fans. Meanwhile, the new season overall has been well-received, though some episodes like 'Plaything' and the sequel 'USS Callister: Into Infinity' have been seen as less impressive or unnecessary by certain reviewers. Despite the positive reception of season 7, critics and fans still regard 'San Junipero' from season 3 as the franchise's greatest episode, noting its unique blend of hope and emotion that set a new standard for the anthology. The ongoing discussions highlight Black Mirror's enduring impact and the high bar set by its most iconic stories.