A new Black Mirror episode which is now among fans' favorites has apparently left viewers 'emotionally destroyed.'
It had been two years since the popular thriller anthology series, created by British writer Charlie Brooker, had last graced our screens.
That was until six fresh episodes making up season seven dropped on Netflix on April 10.
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Black Mirror fans know what they're in for when they start up a new episode; an hour or so of mind-bending, dystopian storytelling which often highlights a grim reality of our modern day lives.
And season seven is no exception, with the TV series' debut episode 'Common People' capturing fans' attention.
The episode stars the IT Crowd's Chris O'Dowd and Parks and Rec's Rashida Jones as Mike and Amanda, a working class couple trying for a baby.
Money is tight, but their love for each other knows no bounds - something that's proven tragically as their story unfolds.
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Their lives are forever changed when school teacher Amanda falls into a coma caused by a brain tumor.
At the hospital, Mike, desperate to save Amanda's life, is introduced to a new technology called Rivermind, which promises to save Amanda's life by using a server to replace the area of her brain impacted by the tumor.
Restoring her cognitive function back to normal, she'd have another chance at life.
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But it's simply too good to be true - and what starts out as a 'reasonable' $300 a month subscription soon snowballs.
Taking to social media, fans have been quick to praise the episode - while pointing out it might even be digging at Netflix and similar services which have introduced advert-supported tiers to their services, as well as being a depressing commentary on the business of healthcare.
One person wrote: "Common People is definitely entering my top 10 episodes of all time. so good, so real, so depressing."
A second said: "Black Mirror’s ‘Common People’ just emotionally destroyed me," before describing it as 'peak late-stage capitalism horror.'
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A third penned: "Congrats, Black Mirror. Common People got me hooked. it’s f****d up, the wait was totally worth it."
A fourth reckoned: "I think #BlackMirror is that one series that will genuinely mess with your head," adding: "After seeing the ‘Common People’ episode yesterday, I still feel disturbed.
"Can’t stop thinking about it."
All six new Black Mirror episodes are available to stream now on Netflix.
Topics: Black Mirror, Netflix, Film and TV
Ellie Kemp