Black Mirror: Nosedive (episode)

What’s it about?

A woman desperate to boost her social media score hits the jackpot when she’s invited to a luxurious wedding. But the trip doesn’t go as planned.

The facts 

• Directed by Joe Wright
• Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Alice Eve, Cherry Jones, James Norton, Alan Ritchson, Daisy Haggard, Susannah Fielding, and Michaela Coel
• English language
• Runtime: 63 minutes

Why did it get this rating? 

This episode was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

The rating above was given to the entire third season, therefore, some episodes may not contain some of the elements listed in the rating. For example, this episode does not contain graphic violence or sex scenes, but does contain offensive language.

Mature themes

The episode depicts a dystopian reality where people are judged and rated based on a score decided by people they interact with.

Though there are no violent scenes, the characters experience psychological stress and anxiety which some viewers may find unsettling or emotionally intense. The system that the characters live in may be saddening or shocking for some younger viewers. For example, a woman practices looking happy by smiling in the mirror.

Mild sexual references

There is a scene where a hologram shows a clothed woman in a bathrobe being kissed sensually on the neck by a shirtless man from behind as she smiles pleasurably.

Offensive language

This episode contains some offensive language, with words like “f*ck” “sh*t,” and “asshole.”

When content stays with you: 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters