Black Mirror Friday

By Shannon Entin and Fadra Nally

What's Black Mirror Friday about?

Recaps and discussion of the hit Netflix series Black Mirror. We analyze the technology and unanticipated consequences in every episode and answer the question – what if it were real?

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Black Mirror Friday episodes:

11.22.2019
Black Mirror Crocodile – What Does That Title Mean?
How far would you go to keep a secret that would ruin your life? That is the desperate situation Mia is faced with in season 4, episode 3 of Black Mirror: Crocodile.
10.25.2019
Black Mirror – Be Right Back Explained
In the world of Black Mirror Be Right Back, death isn’t necessarily the end. What happens when a woman finds a way for her love to live on as a shell of his former self?
08.16.2019
Black Mirror’s USS Callister
We're discussing Black Mirror's USS Callister, an Emmy-nominated episode that explores creating digital copies of people using their DNA. Listen to the podcast and our discussion of the ending - there might be something you missed!
07.05.2019
Black Mirror Shut Up and Dance Review
In Black Mirror Shut Up and Dance, a teenage boy is blackmailed by Internet trolls and forced into committing increasingly terrible and criminal acts .
06.21.2019
Black Mirror Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too Review
Black Mirror's Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too, is the story of two teen girls who rescue a pop star with the help of an AI doll. Yes, it's as dumb as it sounds.
06.14.2019
Black Mirror Smithereens Review
Black Mirror once again makes us consider our addiction to social media in "Smithereens," starring Andrew Scott and Topher Grace.
06.07.2019
Black Mirror Striking Vipers Review
Is it really an affair if it's virtual? Are you really gay if you have alternate-sex experiences in virtual reality? In Black Mirror S5E1, Striking Vipers, friends Danny and Karl have drifted apart, but reconnect at Danny's 38th birthday party. Karl...
05.24.2019
Black Mirror: San Junipero Explained
Usually when we talk about Black Mirror, we’re discussing some futuristic technology that plunges characters into horrific situations and has dismal consequences. But today on the podcast, we’re talking about the happiest of all Black Mirror episodes, "San Junipero." Join us...
04.26.2019
Black Mirror Hang the DJ Recap
If you could rely on technology to find you the perfect mate - like a 99.8% match - would you do it? That’s the story behind Season 4, Episode 4 of Black Mirror, "Hang the DJ." Join Shannon and Fadra...
03.29.2019
Nosedive – Black Mirror Recap
This episode of Black Mirror explores a world where society can make or break you. Your ability to get a good job, a nice apartment, the right friends, and even a plane ticket hinges on the scores that people in...
03.15.2019
The Entire History of You – Black Mirror
What if technology allowed you to have a permanent recording of everything you've ever seen? Would you find that useful? Or maybe you'd obsess over the past and never be able to forgive, forget, or move on? Shannon and Fadra...
03.01.2019
White Christmas – Black Mirror Recap and Discussion
Could a person's entire consciousness be stored in an Alexa-type device? What makes a person human? What if we had the technology to "block" someone in real life? We're discussing "White Christmas" today on Black Mirror Friday.
02.08.2019
White Bear – Black Mirror Friday
This week on Black Mirror Friday, Shannon and Fadra get deep about crime and punishment as they discuss "White Bear."
01.25.2019
Hated in the Nation
This week on Black Mirror Friday, we talk about Fadra’s favorite episode, Hated in the Nation. We're talking about hate on social media, government surveillance, and consequences.
01.11.2019
Arkangel – Black Mirror Friday
This week on Black Mirror Friday, we talk about Shannon's favorite episode, Arkangel. We discuss the technology, parenting, and how far is too far to go to protect your children.
01.04.2019
Black Mirror Friday – Bandersnatch
Shannon and Fadra discuss how this unique, interactive episode works, what choices you might have missed, and our different views about decision-making for the character.
11.20.2018
Black Mirror Friday
Welcome to our newest podcast series, Black Mirror Friday! Black Mirror is a Netflix series examining modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new technologies.

What's Black Mirror Friday about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Black Mirror Friday episodes:

Black Mirror Crocodile – What Does That Title Mean?

Black Mirror – Be Right Back Explained

Black Mirror’s USS Callister

Black Mirror Shut Up and Dance Review

Black Mirror Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too Review

Black Mirror Smithereens Review

Black Mirror Striking Vipers Review

Black Mirror: San Junipero Explained

Black Mirror Hang the DJ Recap

Nosedive – Black Mirror Recap

The Entire History of You – Black Mirror

White Christmas – Black Mirror Recap and Discussion

White Bear – Black Mirror Friday

Hated in the Nation

Arkangel – Black Mirror Friday

Black Mirror Friday – Bandersnatch

Black Mirror Friday