Titles and plot details revealed for Black Mirror Season 6 episodes

Here's what you can expect when the hit sci-fi anthology returns.

Widely regarded as one of the best shows of the past 15 years and credited with revitalising the anthology TV format, the often prophetic sci-fi series will be back on a to-be-announced date sometime in June.

The new season will consist of five standalone episodes and will feature a star-studded guest cast, including Annie Murphy, Aaron Paul, Himesh Patel, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Myha’la Herrold, Paapa Essiedu, Rob Delaney, Salma Hayek Pinault and Zazie Beetz among many others.

Following Netflix's recent announcement regarding Black Mirror's imminent return, the streamer has gone one step further, releasing titles and plot details for the upcoming episodes. On top of this, we now know the episodes in which each actor will appear.

You can find a trailer for Black Mirror Season 6 and information on its five new episodes below:

Joan Is Awful

"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 Pinault."

Directed by: Ally Pankiw
Written by: Charlie Brooker
Starring: Annie Murphy, Salma Hayek Pinault, Michael Cera, Himesh Patel, Rob Delaney, Ben Barnes

Loch Henry

"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."

Directed by: Sam Miller
Written by: Charlie Brooker
Starring: Samuel Blenkin, Myha’la Herrold, Daniel Portman, John Hannah, Monica Dolan

Beyond the Sea

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

Directed by: John Crowley
Written by: Charlie Brooker
Starring: Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Auden Thornton, Rory Culkin

Mazey Day

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

Directed by: Uta Briesewitz
Written by: Charlie Brooker
Starring: Zazie Beetz, Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez

Demon 79

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

Directed by: Toby Haynes
Written by: Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali
Starring: Anjana Vasan, Paapa Essiedu, Katherine Rose Morley, David Shields

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