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Black Mirror S7E4 — Plaything
7.1
Black Mirror•Season 7•Episode 4

Plaything

7.1/10 · 27,994 votesApr 10, 202546 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 7•−0.4 vs season avg

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In a near-future London, an eccentric murder suspect is linked to an unusual video game from the '90s — which hosts a society of digital life forms.

Directed byDavid Slade
Written byCharlie Brooker
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David Slade

David Slade

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Charlie Brooker

Charlie Brooker

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Maisie Robinson

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Russell McLean

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May Davies

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Episode Summary

"Plaything" is episode 4 of Black Mirror season 7. It scored 7.1/10 from 27,994 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by David Slade and written by Charlie Brooker, it aired on April 10, 2025.

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