Fair rating?Black Mirror· Season 6 · Episode 1
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.
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#2In Season 6of 5 rated episodes
#21All-timeof 32 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 6 averages 6.9
2023First airedJune 15, 2023
Guest stars
Annie Murphyas Joan
Annie Murphyas Annie Murphy
Rob Delaneyas Mac
Ben Barnesas TV Mac
Avi Nashas Krish
Lolly Adefopeas Lawyer
Leila Farzadas Mona Javadi
Ayo Edebirias Sandy
Tessa Wongas Streamberry Receptionist
Rich Fulcheras Gainsborough
Michael Ceraas Beppe
Salma Hayekas TV Joan
Salma Hayekas Salma Hayek
Wunmi Mosakuas TV LawyerCrew
Ally PankiwDirector
Charlie BrookerWriterShows like Black Mirror
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