Black Mirror season 4 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Nish, visiting a remote museum, discovers its dark artifacts, each telling a story of technological abuse and human suffering. She learns of Dr. Dawson, addicted to pain through a neural implant, and Carrie, whose consciousness is trapped first in her husband's mind, then a toy monkey. The main exhibit features Clayton Leigh, a digital copy of a convicted murderer, perpetually tortured. Nish reveals herself as Clayton's daughter, seeking revenge. She incapacitates the museum owner, Rolo, transferring his consciousness into Clayton's digital prison, freeing her father from his agony, and destroying the museum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nish?
Nish is a young woman who visits a desolate museum, later revealed to be Clayton Leigh's daughter seeking revenge.
What is the museum about?
The museum contains artifacts with dark histories, each related to criminal or unethical activities involving technology.
Who is Rolo Haynes?
Rolo Haynes is the owner of the museum, a former tech recruiter with a background in neuro technology.
What is the story of Dr. Peter Dawson?
Dr. Peter Dawson had an implant that let him feel patients' physical sensations, leading to an addiction to pain and a tragic end.
What happens to Jack and Carrie?
Carrie's consciousness is transferred into Jack's mind after an accident, then into a monkey toy, straining their relationship.
Who is Clayton Leigh?
Clayton Leigh is a convicted murderer whose consciousness is transferred into a digital afterlife in the museum.
What can visitors to the museum do with Clayton Leigh's exhibit?
Visitors can simulate electrocuting Clayton, whose consciousness experiences endless agony.
What is Nish's true purpose at the museum?
Nish seeks revenge for her father, Clayton Leigh's, suffering in the museum's digital afterlife exhibit.
How does Nish take revenge?
Nish incapacitates Rolo and transfers his consciousness into Clayton's digital prison, then destroys the museum.
What happens to Rolo Haynes?
Rolo's consciousness is transferred into a digital prison, experiencing endless agony, as revenge by Nish.
What is the final scene of the episode?
Nish drives away from the destroyed museum with her mother's consciousness, reflecting on her actions.
Why does Nish seek revenge?
Nish seeks revenge for the suffering her father endured in the museum and her mother's subsequent suicide.
What is the significance of the monkey toy?
The monkey toy contains Carrie's consciousness, representing a failed attempt to keep her connected to her family.
How does the episode portray technology?
The episode portrays technology as a tool for unethical experiments and suffering, leading to tragic outcomes.
What is the theme of the episode?
The episode explores the ethical implications and human consequences of advanced technology in people's lives.
