Question 1

Black Mirror was created by which British writer, also known for his satirical work on shows like Screenwipe?

Accepted Answer

Charlie Brooker. Brooker is also known for Screenwipe, Newswipe, and Weekly Wipe — his satirical TV criticism shows.

Question 2

The title 'Black Mirror' refers to a switched-off version of which type of everyday object?

Accepted Answer

A screen. Charlie Brooker coined the title to describe the dark, reflective surface of any switched-off screen — the ubiquitous modern object connecting us to the unsettling technologies the show explores.

Question 3

In the episode 'The National Anthem', the British Prime Minister is blackmailed into performing a shocking act on live television — what is it?

Accepted Answer

Having sex with a pig. Prime Minister Michael Callow must comply to secure the release of a kidnapped princess — the episode became one of Black Mirror's most notorious and talked-about moments.

Question 4

In 'Nosedive', the dystopian society runs on a social rating system — but what happens to Lacie's score when she causes a scene at the wedding?

Accepted Answer

It drops to zero (and she is arrested)

Question 5

In 'Hated in the Nation', a series of targeted murders is carried out using a swarm of what robotic creatures, originally designed to replace a dying species?

Accepted Answer

Bees. The robotic Autonomous Drone Insects (ADIs) were originally created to replace the collapsing honeybee population before being hijacked as weapons.

Question 6

The episode 'USS Callister' features a villain who has created a private virtual universe styled after a classic science-fiction franchise — which franchise is it a clear homage to?

Accepted Answer

Star Trek. Robert Daly's virtual reality is modelled on a fictional in-universe show called 'Space Fleet', complete with a starship bridge, colourful uniforms, and a captain's chair.

Question 7

In 'Be Right Back', grief-stricken Martha signs up to a service that lets her communicate with her recently deceased partner using his online data — what is her partner's name?

Accepted Answer

Ash. Ash is played by Domhnall Gleeson — the episode explores grief and the artificial recreation of a person through their digital footprint.

Question 8

In 'The Waldo Moment', the foul-mouthed animated character who ends up running for Parliament is what kind of animal?

Accepted Answer

A bear. Waldo is a blue animated bear voiced by comedian Jamie Madrox, played by Daniel Rigby.

Question 9

In 'Black Museum', the morally dubious curator who guides the visitor through exhibits of criminal neurotechnology goes by what name?

Accepted Answer

Rolo Haynes. Rolo Haynes is played by Douglas Hodge and narrates three nested stories of criminal neurotechnology to visitor Nish.

Question 10

In 'Crocodile', an insurance investigator uses a device to extract witnesses' memories — what is this memory-retrieval device called?

Accepted Answer

A Recaller. Insurance investigator Shazia uses the Recaller to pull visual memories from witnesses — driving Mia to increasingly desperate measures to cover her tracks.

🧠 Black Mirror Quiz

Black Mirror Quiz — Questions and Answers

Black Mirror

1easyBlack Mirror was created by which British writer, also known for his satirical work on shows like Screenwipe?

2easyThe title 'Black Mirror' refers to a switched-off version of which type of everyday object?

3easyIn the episode 'The National Anthem', the British Prime Minister is blackmailed into performing a shocking act on live television — what is it?

4mediumIn 'Nosedive', the dystopian society runs on a social rating system — but what happens to Lacie's score when she causes a scene at the wedding?

5mediumIn 'Hated in the Nation', a series of targeted murders is carried out using a swarm of what robotic creatures, originally designed to replace a dying species?

6mediumThe episode 'USS Callister' features a villain who has created a private virtual universe styled after a classic science-fiction franchise — which franchise is it a clear homage to?

7mediumIn 'Be Right Back', grief-stricken Martha signs up to a service that lets her communicate with her recently deceased partner using his online data — what is her partner's name?

8hardIn 'The Waldo Moment', the foul-mouthed animated character who ends up running for Parliament is what kind of animal?

9hardIn 'Black Museum', the morally dubious curator who guides the visitor through exhibits of criminal neurotechnology goes by what name?

10hardIn 'Crocodile', an insurance investigator uses a device to extract witnesses' memories — what is this memory-retrieval device called?