Episode · 2025 · TV-MA · 46m · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Black Mirror: Plaything

David Slade

Seen · Apr 16, 2025

TrailerStreaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

Synopsis

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.

Reception

Critics: 67%

Reviews were mixed. Peter Capaldi's committed performance and the 1990s atmosphere drew praise, and some enjoyed the interrogation format. Others found the premise silly, the ending not fully convincing, the ideas reminiscent of earlier episodes, and the short runtime limiting.

Sources: Rotten Tomatoes

Cast

Peter CapaldiOlder Cameron Walker
Lewis GribbenYounger Cameron Walker
James Nelson-JoyceDCI Kano
Michele AustinJen Minter
Kavé NikuShopkeeper
Ami TredreaWPC Yvonne Best

Crew

David SladeDirector

Apr 16, 2025

I wonder how my DragonVale is doing rn