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Black Mirror•Season 5•Episode 1

Striking Vipers

6.8/10 · 53,510 votesJun 5, 201962 min

Ranked #2 of 3 in Season 5•matches the season avg

Discussion

When old college friends Danny and Karl reconnect in a VR version of their favorite video game, the late-night sessions yield an unexpected discovery.

Directed byOwen Harris

Written byCharlie Brooker

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Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too

Crew10

Owen Harris

Director

Kate Glover

Producer

Annie Beauchamp

Production Design

Nicolas Chaudeurge

Editor

Gustav Danielsson

Director of Photography

Charlie Brooker

Writer

Mark Kinsella

Co-Producer

Rival Consoles

Original Music Composer

Tolga Kenan

Stunts

Satchel Buck Jones

Additional Casting

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Episode Summary

"Striking Vipers" is episode 1 of Black Mirror season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 53,510 votes, ranking #2 of 3 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Owen Harris and written by Charlie Brooker, it aired on June 5, 2019.

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