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Black Mirror•Season 6•Episode 1

Joan Is Awful

7.4/10 · 47,921 votesJun 15, 202358 min

Ranked #1 of 5 in Season 6•+0.6 vs season avg

Discussion

An average woman discovers a global streaming service has adapted her daily life — and her secrets — into a drama starring A-list actress Salma Hayek.

Directed byAlly Pankiw

Written byCharlie Brooker

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Beyond the Sea

Mazey Day

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Crew12

Tony Kearns

Editor

Charlie Brooker

Writer

Ally Pankiw

Director

Catherine Lutes

Director of Photography

Adelaide Waldrop

Other

Ilana Garrard

Steadicam Operator

Luke Wentzel

Grip

Jake Hawkins

Other

Carey Rush

Camera Truck

Oliver H Ferris

Foley Artist

Sarah Gardiner

First Assistant "A" Camera

Kelly Stewart

First Assistant Sound Editor

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Episode Summary

"Joan Is Awful" is episode 1 of Black Mirror season 6. It scored 7.4/10 from 47,921 votes, ranking #1 of 5 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Ally Pankiw and written by Charlie Brooker, it aired on June 15, 2023.

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