Fair rating?Black Mirror· Season 7 · Episode 4
Plaything
In a near-future London, an eccentric murder suspect is linked to an unusual video game from the 1990s — a game populated by cute, evolving artificial lifeforms.
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#3In Season 7of 6 rated episodes
#11All-timeof 32 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 7 averages 7.9
2025First airedApril 10, 2025
Guest stars
Will Poulteras Colin Ritman
Asim Chaudhryas Mohan Thakur
Peter Capaldias Cameron Walker
James Nelson-Joyceas DCI Kano
Lewis Gribbenas Young Cameron Walker
Jay Simpsonas Gordon
Ami Tredreaas WPC Yvonne Best
Darryl Fosteras PC Mo Raiker
Michele Austinas Jen Minter
Kavé Nikuas Shopkeeper
Josh Finanas LumpMichael Taibias Duster
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