[s4e1] Uss Callister Now

The episode follows Robert Daly, a gifted but socially awkward programmer and co-founder of a popular massively multiplayer online game, who creates a simulated reality within the game. In this private sandbox, he acts as a tyrannical captain of a starship, ruling over digital clones of his real-world coworkers. Director: Toby Haynes. Writers: Charlie Brooker and William Bridges. Main Cast: Jesse Plemons as Robert Daly. Cristin Milioti as Nanette Cole. Jimmi Simpson as James Walton. Michaela Coel as Shania Lowry. Key Themes

Check out the official trailer for a glimpse into the retro-futuristic world of the USS Callister:

is the first episode of the fourth season of the anthology series Black Mirror , released on Netflix on December 29, 2017.

The episode serves as a sharp takedown of abusive power and the dangers of retreating into an isolated, digital universe where one can act without moral restraint.

Visually, the episode is a pitch-perfect parody of the original Star Trek , specifically deconstructing tropes like the egomaniacal captain.

It explores the nature of consciousness and whether digital "cookies" or clones deserve rights and empathy.