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4th episode of the 4th series of Black Mirror
"Hang the DJ"
Black Mirror episode
Promotional poster released as part of the "13 Days of Black Mirror"
Episode no.
Series 4 Episode 4
Directed by
Tim Van Patten
Written by
Charlie Brooker
Featured music
"Panic" by the Smiths
Original release date
29 December 2017 (2017-12-29)
Running time
51 minutes
Guest appearances
Georgina Campbell as Amy
Joe Cole as Frank
George Blagden as Lenny
Gwyneth Keyworth as Nicola
Jessie Cave as Edna
Gina Bramhill as Coach
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"Hang the DJ" is the fourth episode of the fourth series of the British anthology series Black Mirror. It was written by series creator Charlie Brooker and directed by Tim Van Patten. The episode first aired on Netflix, along with the rest of series four, on 29 December 2017. It follows Amy (Georgina Campbell) and Frank (Joe Cole), who are matched into relationships for fixed lengths of time by an algorithm that eventually determines their life-long partner.
The episode was inspired by the streaming service Spotify, as Brooker considered a system which gives people "playlists" of relationships. The production designer Joel Collins's visit to an expensive holiday area became the basis for the setting, while the simulation ending and app display had to be simplified and reworked to avoid audience confusion.
Critics drew parallels between the episode and online dating through apps such as Tinder, and made comparisons to the series three episode "San Junipero", among other works. The episode received positive reception according to Rotten Tomatoes and was nominated for three British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs), but critics wrote mixed comments about the storyline and the final twist, though were mostly favourable towards the characters of Frank and Amy.
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