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‘Plaything’ Is One of Black Mirror’s Strongest Episodes to Date
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‘Plaything’ Is One of Black Mirror’s Strongest Episodes to Date

After nearly a decade and a half, Netflix’s modern ‘The Twilight Zone’ still has tricks up its sleeve

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Apr 22, 2025
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It was around episode four of season 7 that I began to reflect on just what an unrepentant Black Mirror lover I am. While it is an anthology show, meaning each episode comes equipped with its own actors and independent storyline, there’s enough of a common thread between the seven seasons to give faithful fans something to revel in.

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