, breaking the show’s established reputation for relentless nihilism. A Beginner's Guide to BLACK MIRROR and Season 4 Recaps

The second episode, "Hang the DJ," takes a different approach, exploring the consequences of a society where relationships are strictly controlled by a technological system. The story follows two lovers, Alexa (played by Georgina Amor) and Theo (played by Karl Theobald), who are forced to cheat on each other as part of a social experiment. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, they begin to question the authority of the system and the true nature of their reality.

: Contrast the parenting tech in Arkangel with the dating algorithm in Hang the DJ . One destroys a relationship through over-monitoring, while the other "perfects" it through simulated rebellion.