Black Mirrorseason 7 has continued a strong Rotten Tomatoes streak for the series. The British sci-fi anthology show, which was created by Charlie Brooker, ran for two seasons on Channel 4 starting in 2011 before being picked up by Netflix for season 3 and beyond. The episodes typically tell standalone stories featuring a rotating roster of stars, thoughBlack Mirrorseason 7features both a returning character from the 2018 choose-your-own-adventure specialBandersnatchand an episode that is a sequel to the iconic season 4 episode “USS Callister.”
Rotten Tomatoeshas now aggregated an official score forBlack Mirrorseason 7 from 22 different critics' reviews on the same day that the season debuted. While the score could fluctuate if more reviews are added,it has currently earned a Certified Fresh score of 91%with an average rating of 8.8 out of 10, which is one of the best Tomatometer ratings that any season of the series has ever received. It also marks the series' seventh Certified Fresh score, as the only two seasons or specials not to earn the badge are season 5 (66%) andBandersnatch(74%).
What This Means For Black Mirror Season 7
It Has The Series' Second Best Rotten Tomatoes Score
This 91% score is a momentous occasion for the long-running series. Although no installment has ever earned a Rotten score on the review aggregator platform, season 7 has earned the second-best score for the entire series, only behind season 1’s near-perfect 98% score. Additionally, it isthe first installment to earn a score above 90% since the specialWhite Christmas, which debuted in 2014. Below, see a breakdown of how all of theBlack Mirrorseasonsand specials compare on Rotten Tomatoes:
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Additionally, the Rotten Tomatoes score for the new season isa full 25% higher than the series' lowest score, which is the 66% earned by season 5 in 2019. The show has taken an upward trend since then, though it remains to be seen if it can be continued with a possible season 8. While a renewal has not happened yet, if the current season’s viewership is proportional to its score, a continuation seems like a guarantee.
Our Take On The Black Mirror Season 7 Rotten Tomatoes Score
This New Season Could Set A Precedent
It also remains to be seen if the Rotten Tomatoes audience score for season 7 is similarly enthusiastic. However, if audiences have the same reactions as critics,this could set off a sea change for the anthology series. As theBlack Mirrorcasthas previously had very little overlap, it is possible that this glowing response to the new season and its increased level of crossover with previous episodes could encourage more experimentation with bringing back fan-favorite storylines and characters in potential future seasons.
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Black Mirror is a dystopian anthology series that explores the unsettling and profound impact of modern technology on society. Premiering in 2011, it examines various scenarios where technological advancements intersect with human nature, creating thought-provoking narratives about contemporary and future issues.
