Netflix continues to roll out trailers for the upcoming season four of Black Mirror, one episode at a time. The trailer for episode four is entitled “Hang the DJ”. And, it’s all about finding your perfect match… or having it found for you.

Much lighter in tone than the trailer for episode three, “Black Museum”, “Hang the DJ” starts on a first date. The couple each have a device and decide to check their ‘expire date’ together. It’s 12 hours. They have only 12 hours of happiness, perhaps? Or, is it that these devices actively control how long they are allowed to stay together? That part isn’t clear. But, they agree that 12 hours is a short amount of time. The question becomes, how do you spend it?  

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This episode is extremely intriguing to me. I tend to gravitate toward the episodes that have near future practical application and consequences. If I allow myself to ‘join the system’ and ‘love the system’, then I’m giving up agency in my dating life. I no longer control the pace or duration of my relationships. And, what does that mean about me and/or my relationships? It’s fascinating stuff. I can’t wait for this one. 

Netflix has not yet announced a released date for Black Mirror season four. We’ll keep you updated. In the meantime, ‘find your perfect match’ with the “Hang the DJ” trailer. 

Jenny Flack
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