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Black Mirror
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  • Episode aired Apr 10, 2025
  • TV-MA
  • 46m
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8.1/10
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Paul Giamatti in Black Mirror (2011)
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An isolated man is introduced to a groundbreaking system that allows its users to literally step inside old photographs - stirring powerful emotions in the process.An isolated man is introduced to a groundbreaking system that allows its users to literally step inside old photographs - stirring powerful emotions in the process.An isolated man is introduced to a groundbreaking system that allows its users to literally step inside old photographs - stirring powerful emotions in the process.

  • Directors
    • Christopher Barrett
    • Luke Taylor
  • Writers
    • Charlie Brooker
    • Ella Road
  • Stars
    • Paul Giamatti
    • Patsy Ferran
    • Ramesh Nair
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    27K
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    • Directors
      • Christopher Barrett
      • Luke Taylor
    • Writers
      • Charlie Brooker
      • Ella Road
    • Stars
      • Paul Giamatti
      • Patsy Ferran
      • Ramesh Nair
    • 144User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Paul Giamatti
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    • Phillip
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    Patsy Ferran
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    Ramesh Nair
    • Karthik
    Declan Mason
    Declan Mason
    • Young Philip
    Hazel Monaghan
    Hazel Monaghan
    • Young Carol
    Ava Galindez
    • Emma
    Paul Kissaun
    Paul Kissaun
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    Dominic Bruce-Radcliffe
    • Zeke
    Michael Sotillo
    • Adam
    Sophie Dragon
    • Amanda
    Rebecca Ozer
    • Carol
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      • Christopher Barrett
      • Luke Taylor
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      • Ella Road
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    10Jeff-0

    Phenomenal

    Overwhelming emotion, and by far the best acting of the series. It doesn't always take some big twist for an episode to truly blossom or stand out, and this is a prime example of that. I would consider this one of the best episodes of Black Mirror to date. Paul Giamatti carries the load of this episode, delivering a polarizing performance of a man in the tail end of his life who remembers one of his greatest mistakes in a slow and painful way. There is no large twist but the revelations we find out at the end left me standing up clapping at the brilliance. I would highly recommend this episode to anybody who enjoys pure story mastery.
    8pedrociocca

    I Picked This Episode First Because of Paul Giamatti - And I Chose Right

    First review I've ever written here, so sorry if it's not as polished as others!

    With a simple idea, but just the right amount of drama, the episode explores the passage of time and love, all within that unmistakable Black Mirror atmosphere. And my god, it really worked for me.

    Paul Giamatti leads the episode with a performance that's both powerful and sensitive. The lighting is flawless, and the cinematography doesn't disappoint. The script isn't anything revolutionary, and the tech concept isn't overly complex, but the way the story unfolded-combined with the soundtrack-really got to me.

    It's not the best Black Mirror episode of all time, but it's definitely the best one I've seen in years.
    8fingazmc

    Paul Giamatti!!!

    Made an educated guess at the start and was (sort. Of) correct, I'm sure you'll probably make the same assumption.....

    Paul Giamatti is class, I'll watch anything with him in. I purposely stayed away from anything with spoilers about the new series so this came as a complete, but pleasent shock.

    And obviously he was amazing in this, but it's another slow burner, but really good premise and amazing writing.

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    . Another emotional one, especially if you've been through some of the things that are covered in the episode, but it's all worth it in the end, so stick with it.

    Another 8/10 episode.
    10jeffgintz

    Emotional

    It's a slow build up to the final reveal. The emotional payoff is worth it, though. It's nothing new or groundbreaking, it just hit me at a deeper level than anything I've seen in quite some time. It had me reflecting on my young adult years in the early 1990s, which lines up with the timeline presented in this episode. Although the great actor Paul Giamatti is a few years too old to make the years make sense, he delivers a powerful performance. Perhaps those who married their high school sweetheart or who have never had a love lost might not be able to connect with this episode. Although many who have experienced heartbreak in relationships and end up looking back decades later with regret or not sure why it didn't work - this episode is for you. I started thinking about my first love from over 30 years ago because of this episode, who I haven't spoken to or thought about in 20 years. When a show can move you like that, it's done its job.
    9imdbfan-7435656984

    Paul Giamatti

    Paul Giamatti. I need not say more, but will anyways. Each season 7 episode has been so profound, that the science fiction aspect merely feels like it is in the room, but not in the spotlight. I am a huge lover of this genre, but I found these episodes to be even more than the genre itself. The concept of this episode was simple enough, and it wasn't so far fetched as Black Mirror can be. But somehow it impressed me beyond any other episode. Was it Giamatti? Was it the premise? I think both, but mostly the actor. He wonderfully portrayed the human element of love, regret, grief, and pain. What it is to live and to love. The end scene captured those complex feelings of being human. Wow. The words escaped my lips as I watched Giamatti emote on the screen. What a wonderful portrayal.

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    • Trivia
      The "In Memoriam" section at the end of the credits for this episode lists 40 names, some sharing surnames with cast and crew members, suggesting the production invited personal submissions to honor lost loved ones. Included are Elena Giamatti, (Paul Giamatti's sister), Derek Brooker, (likely the father of creator Charlie Brooker, known to have died during post-production), Eileen Kinsella, (shares a surname with supervising producer Mark Kinsella), Jeff Sutton, (shares a surname with producer Louise Sutton), Andy Barrett, (shares a surname with director Christopher Barrett), and Lee Kirby, who shares a surname with music supervisor Mark Kirby. The list also includes Lance Reddick, the acclaimed actor who died in 2023, and Mark Found, a UK television sound professional. This memorial tribute fits the episode's themes of grief and remembrance, honoring real-world losses of the production team alongside a story centered on processing death and memory.
    • Goofs
      At 39.30, when Philly is reading the note that Carol left for him, the words she narrates are not entirely the same as what is in the note.
    • Quotes

      Phillip: Oh, she kept saying, "It's just for a few months," but it's easy to say that when you're the one going on an adventure.

    • Connections
      References Friday the 13th (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      The Letter
      Performed by Matthew Herbert

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      • April 10, 2025 (United States)
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      • Herne Bay Pier, Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK(Cape Cod Pier)
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