Black Mirror 7 plays with fans and releases two versions of an episode! What are they about?
Following its premiere on April 10, Black Mirror 7 has generated a lot of buzz among users of the Netflix streaming platform
Following its premiere on April 10, Black Mirror 7 has generated a lot of buzz among Netflix users. The series was not only one of the most anticipated releases, but fans have also discovered that the creators quite literally played with them by randomly releasing two versions of one of the episodes.
Yes, you read that right! One of the episodes from the seventh season has two different versions. Did you notice? The episode is called Bête Noire. Here we’ll tell you what the two versions are so you can find out which one you watched.
What are the two versions of Bête Noire in Black Mirror 7?
The episode of Black Mirror revolves around a woman whose perception of reality begins to fall apart to the point where she can no longer trust what she once believed to be true. Gradually, everything around her seems to change, creating a constant feeling of confusion.
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One of the key moments occurs around minute 16, when a seemingly trivial argument arises: is the burger joint where her boyfriend works called Barnies or Bernies? The protagonist is completely sure it’s Barnies, but everyone around her insists that the correct name has an “e”.
When she looks it up on Google, she finds that it is indeed listed as Bernies, which makes her doubt her memory even more. However, the most puzzling part is that this scene varies depending on the viewer. Netflix created two versions of the episode, subtly altering the visuals so that some people see one version and others see the other.
As a result, when viewers discuss the episode with friends or family, many realize they watched slightly different stories: for some, the restaurant is called Barnies; for others, Bernies. Without a doubt, this is a clever way of extending the narrative beyond the screen into the real world—challenging even collective memory. Don’t you think?
What does “bête noire” mean?
According to the show’s creators, the name of the episode, bête noire, is a French term that refers to something a person finds extremely irritating or detestable.
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Who’s who in Black Mirror Season 7?
Here are the actors you’ll see throughout the season:
Episode 1
- Chris O’Dowd as Mike
- Rashida Jones as Amanda
- Tracee Ellis Ross as Gaynor
Episode 2
- Siena Kelly as Maria
- Rosy McEwen as Verity
- Michael Workéyè as Kae
- Ben Bailey Smith as Gabe
- Amber Grappy as Yudy
- Ravi Aujla as Mr. Ditta
- Elena Sanz as Camille
- Hannah Griffiths as Luisa
Episode 3
- Emma Corrin as Dorothy
- Issa Rae as Brandy
- Awkwafina as Kimmy
- Harriet Walter as Judith Keyworth
Episode 4
- Peter Capaldi as older Cameron Walker
- Lewis Gribben as young Cameron Walker
- James Nelson Joyce as DCI Kano
- Michele Austin as Jen
- Will Poulter as Colin Ritman
- Asim Chaudhry as Mohan Thakur
Episode 5
- Paul Giamatti as Phillip
- Patsy Ferran as the guide
Episode 6
- Cristin Milioti as Nanette
- Jimmi Simpson as Walton
- Billy Magnussen as Karl
- Milanka Brooks as Elena Tulaska
- Osy Ikhile as Nate Packer
- Paul G. Raymond as Kabir Dudani
Episodes of Black Mirror 7
The latest season of Black Mirror consists of six episodes. They’re all now available on Netflix! Here’s what each one is about:
- Episode 1 – Common People: When a teacher is caught between life and death, her husband enrolls her in an experimental procedure to save her—but everything has a price.
- Episode 2 – Bête Noire: A young woman is shaken when a former acquaintance joins the company she works for—especially because she senses something off that no one else seems to notice.
- Episode 3 – Hotel Reverie: A high-tech remake of a classic movie transports its famous lead actress to another dimension, where she must follow the script to find her way home.
- Episode 4 – Plaything: In futuristic London, an eccentric murder suspect is linked to a bizarre ’90s video game that houses a society of digital life forms.
- Episode 5 – Eulogy: A lonely man discovers a revolutionary system that allows users to immerse themselves in old photographs—but it stirs powerful emotions in the process.
- Episode 6 – USS Callister: Into Infinity: Nanette Cole and the USS Callister crew are stranded in an infinite virtual universe, where they must battle 30 million players to survive.