How many episodes are in Black Mirror season 6?

There’s no doubt about it! Black Mirror season 6 will be all anyone’s talking about all year!

The sixth season is set to be bigger than ever, as it includes all new cast members, exciting adventures, and, most importantly, trippy stories that will leave you wondering what you would do if you were in the same situation. And in speaking of the stories of Black Mirror, you may be curious to know just how many episodes you’re set to receive in this new season. Fortunately for you, we have the answers to your burning questions.

Here’s everything to know about how many episodes will be in Black Mirror season 6!

Black Mirror season 6 episode count

Black Mirror season 6 is confirmed to have a total of five episodes! As always, each episode differs from the others, so you can expect each story to have unique aspects that will pique your interest.

Here’s what you can expect from this season as a whole (via Netflix Media Center):

"Expect the unexpected. The long-awaited return of Charlie Brooker’s dark, satirical anthology series which reinvents itself with each new episode. The sixth season of Black Mirror is the most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet. The series is created and written by Charlie Brooker."

Of course, seeing what’s to come for yourself is far better than we could ever explain. Check out the official trailer for the sixth season below!

What exactly is Michael Cera’s character doing in the story “Joan is Awful?” What led to the tragedy in “Beyond the Sea?” Only time will tell! But in the meantime, read on to learn more about each episode in season 6.

Black Mirror season 6 episode descriptions

At the heart of each episode is the theme of humanity’s curious nature going too far. Be it for the good of the future or to attempt to correct the past. To that end, get ready to be intrigued by how our society is different yet similar to the places set in Black Mirror season 6.

Joan is Awful

Director: Ally Pankiw

Cast: Ben Barnes, Michael Cera, Rob Delaney, Annie Murphy, and Salma Hayek Pinault

Synopsis:

"An average woman is stunned to discover a global streaming platform has launched a prestige TV drama adaptation of her life — in which she is portrayed by Hollywood A-lister Salma Hayek."

Loch Henry

Director: Sam Miller

Cast: Samuel Blenkin, Monica Dolan, John Hannah, Myha’la Herrold, and Daniel Portman

Synopsis:

"A young couple travel to a sleepy Scottish town to start work on a genteel nature documentary – but find themselves drawn to a juicy local story involving shocking events of the past."

Beyond the Sea

Director: John Crowley

Cast: Rory Culkin, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Aaron Paul, and Auden Thornton

Synopsis:

"In an alternative 1969, two men on a perilous high-tech mission wrestle with the consequences of an unimaginable tragedy."

Mazey Day

Director: Uta Briesewitz

Cast: Zazie Beetz, Danny Ramirez, and Clara Rugaard

Synopsis:

"A troubled starlet is dogged by invasive paparazzi while dealing with the consequences of a hit-and-run incident."

Demon 79

Director: : Toby Haynes

Cast: Paapa Essiedu and Anjana Vasan

Synopsis:

"Northern England, 1979. A meek sales assistant is told she must commit terrible acts to prevent disaster."

Now that you know what to expect from the star-studded sixth season, all that’s left to do is tune in!

Black Mirror season 6 officially releases on Netflix on Thursday, June 15! See you there!