Over the last ten years, technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives before we've had time to stop and question it. In every home; on every desk; in every palm - a plasma screen; a monitor; a smartphone - a black mirror of our 21st Century existence.
The best episode of "Black Mirror" season 1 is "The National Anthem", rated 7.6/10 from 64022 user votes. It was directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Charlie Brooker. "The National Anthem" aired on 12/4/2011 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Fifteen Million Merits".
Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Charlie Brooker
In a world where people’s lives consist of riding exercise bikes to gain credits, Bing tries to help a woman get on to a singing competition show.
Director: Euros Lyn
Writer: Konnie Huq, Charlie Brooker
In the near future, everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything humans do, see and hear.
Director: Brian Welsh
Writer: Jesse Armstrong