With 33 episodes spanning six seasons, “Black Mirror” has undoubtedly become one of Netflix‘s flagship series. Its exploration of technology and the future has not only garnered popularity due to its intriguing stories but also for its chilling accuracy to our near-present.
While the show initially featured lesser-known faces, it gradually incorporated many A-list celebrities as the seasons progressed. Some of the most notable actors and actresses to participate include Aaron Paul, Daniel Kaluuya, Miley Cyrus, and Salma Hayek, among others.
Among the stars who have appeared in this production is Ayo Edebiri, who featured in one episode. Here, discover all the details.
All on Ayo Edebiri’s participation in ‘Black Mirror’
The episode in which Ayo Edebiri participated was one of the most debated of its season, sparking both extreme praise and criticism from critics. Some hailed it as the best of its installment and even the entire series, while others called for an end to the show.
Ayo Edebiri and Ellen Robertson in “Black Mirror”.
Titled “Joan is Awful,” it opens Season 6, which aired in mid-2023. The episode follows Joan, a technology executive who discovers her life is being adapted into a television series by the streaming corporation Streamberry.
In this episode, the star of “The Bear” plays a small but significant role. Edebiri portrays Sandy, Joan’s coworker involved in a project to reduce the company’s carbon emissions. Without a care, Joan fires Sandy under orders from the board of directors, revealing the protagonist’s indifferent personality.
Sandy’s character serves to expose Joan’s lack of empathy, a trait that comes back to haunt her when she sees their feud reenacted in an exaggerated manner in the television series based on her life. The episode satirizes Netflix itself, showcasing the “Black Mirror” trademark originality.
Edebiri, alongside Annie Murphy, Salma Hayek, and Michael Cera, contributes to making “Joan is Awful” one of the series’ standout episodes.
