Following last week's
teaser for Black Mirror Season 5, Netflix has debuted individual mini-trailers for each of the season's three episodes. As a result, we also have the titles along with a brief synopsis of each episode.
As an anthology series, each episode stands on its own, offering its own commentary on technology's role in every day societal interaction. The three episodes - "
Smithereens," "
Striking Vipers," and "
Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" - will delve an overarching theme that continues to explore humans' basic need to feel connected with others. Set in a "twisted, high-tech near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide,"
Black Mirror's fifth season will explore the impact of technology on marriage, self-esteem, fame, social media and mental health.
Season 5 features a star-studded cast that includes Anthony Mackie (
Avengers: Endgame), Miley Cyrus, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (
The Get Down), Topher Grace (
That ’70s Show), Damson Idris (
Snowfall), Andrew Scott (
Sherlock), Nicole Beharie (
Sleepy Hollow), Pom Klementieff (
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2), Angourie Rice (
Spider-Man: Homecoming), Madison Davenport (
Shameless) and Ludi Lin (
Power Rangers).
Black Mirror: Smithereens
A cab driver with an agenda becomes the center of attention on a day that rapidly spirals out of control.
Black Mirror: Striking Vipers
Two estranged college friends reunite in later life, triggering a series of events that could alter their lives forever.
Black Mirror: Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too
A lonely teenager yearns to connect with her favorite pop star — whose charmed existence isn’t quite as rosy it appears.
Black Mirror Season 5 premieres on Netflix on June 5.