Every Easter Egg in Black Mirror Season 7 You Missed

Nivedita Dubey
April 10, 2025

Summary:

Season 7 of Black Mirror is rich with Easter eggs connecting to previous episodes, including nods to San Junipero, Metalhead, and Bandersnatch.
Recurring elements like the song “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)” and fictional companies like TCKR and Streamberry appear throughout the season
The season reinforces the interconnected universe of Black Mirror, rewarding attentive viewers with subtle and overt references.

Black Mirror‘s seventh season continues the show’s tradition of embedding intricate Easter eggs and references throughout its episodes. These hidden details not only pay homage to previous installments but also weave a complex, interconnected universe that fans have come to appreciate. From recurring songs to familiar fictional companies, Season 7 offers a treasure trove of callbacks for the observant viewer.

What Are the Key Easter Eggs in Black Mirror Season 7 Episode ‘Common People’?

Amanda in Common People Black Mirror Season 7

In Common People, the narrative centers around Amanda and Mike, whose lives are disrupted by a subscription-based medical procedure. Amanda teaches at Cooper Elementary, referencing the character Cooper from Playtest. Her lessons include discussions on ADIs—the autonomous drone insects from Hated in the Nation. Mike is employed at Clark Industries, the manufacturer of robotic dogs featured in Metalhead. The couple’s anniversary is celebrated at The Juniper Hotel in Palmer’s County, a nod to San Junipero. A performance of “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)” by Irma Thomas occurs at a diner, a song that has recurred throughout the series. Post-operation, Amanda voices advertisements for Ditta, a confectionery company that becomes central in Bête Noire. Mike’s interactions with online users like I_AM_Waldo and Snoutman144 reference The Waldo Moment and The National Anthem, respectively.

Cooper Elementary: Amanda teaches at a school named after Playtest’s Cooper (Wyatt Russell).
ADIs: Amanda lectures on autonomous drone insects from Hated in the Nation.
Clark Industries: Mike’s company created the robot dogs in Metalhead.
Juniper Hotel, Palmer’s County: A nod to San Junipero’s setting.
Irma Thomas Song: Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand) plays — seen in 15 Million Merits, Joan Is Awful, and more.
Hotel Reverie cinema ad: A reference to another episode this season.
Ditta ads: The candy brand that returns in Bête Noire and Plaything.
Dum Dummies usernames:
- I_AM_Waldo: Reference to The Waldo Moment.
- Snoutman144: Nods to The National Anthem‘s infamous pig scandal.

How Does ‘Bête Noire’ Connect to Previous Episodes?

Siena Kelly as Maria in Bête Noire Black Mirror Season 7

Bête Noire features Maria, who becomes entangled in a psychological conflict with her former schoolmate Verity. The episode showcases Barnie’s Chicken, the workplace of Kenny from Shut Up and Dance. Across from the Ditta building is Tuckersoft (TCKR), the company behind the Bandersnatch game. Maria’s boyfriend is engrossed in a virtual reality game using a headset reminiscent of Striking Vipers. Verity consumes Raiman organic almond milk, linking back to Men Against Fire. Their shared history at Colworth Manor High ties to White Bear, as Colworth was a filming location for that episode.

Barnie’s Chicken: A callback to Shut Up and Dance (where Kenny worked).
TCKR building across from Ditta: The Bandersnatch and San Junipero tech company is back.
VR headset: The boyfriend’s gaming setup mirrors Striking Vipers tech.
Raiman almond milk: Originated in Men Against Fire and also appears in USS Callister.
Colworth Manor High: Filmed in White Bear’s Buckinghamshire village.

What References Are Found in ‘Hotel Reverie’?

Hotel Reverie is set within a black-and-white film, yet it contains numerous references. At Keyworth Pictures, posters for The White Bear and Haven Green are displayed, the latter being a production name used during filming in Vancouver. The protagonist, Brandy, uses a Nubbin—a device from The Entire History of You—to enter the film world. Technician Jack wears a Space Fleet T-shirt, connecting to USS Callister, Joan Is Evil, and Bandersnatch. Brandy’s address is on Junipero Drive, and the remake of Hotel Reverie is available on Streamberry, the streaming service featured in Joan Is Evil.

White Bear & Haven Green posters: White Bear and the Vancouver alias for Black Mirror.
Nubbin device: First seen in The Entire History of You.
Buck Up, Doctor poster: Nods to Dr. Dawson from Black Museum.
Space Fleet T-shirt & TCKR computers: Reappearances from USS Callister and Bandersnatch.
Junipero Drive: Brandy lives on Junipero Drive, an obvious callback to San Junipero.
Streamberry platform: The remake of Hotel Reverie is available on Streamberry, the Netflix-like service introduced in Joan Is Awful.
Joan Is Evil / USS Callister connections: Jack, the technician helping Brandy, wears a Space Fleet tee — a recurring in-universe franchise seen in USS Callister, Bandersnatch, and Joan Is Evil.

How Does ‘Plaything’ Tie into the ‘Bandersnatch’ Universe?

Peter Capaldi in Plaything Black Mirror Season 7

In Plaything, Cameron’s journey as a journalist leads him to Tuckersoft, where he meets Colin Ritman and Mo from Bandersnatch. The office is adorned with posters for Space Fleet, Bandersnatch 2, and Striking Vipers 2, though the latter presents a continuity error, as Striking Vipers was originally developed by SaitoGemu. A Waldo poster with the phrase “laugh, vote, die” is also present, referencing The Waldo Moment.

Tuckersoft Office: Cameron visits Tuckersoft, the retro game company behind Bandersnatch. He meets Colin Ritman and Mo, key characters from that story.
Bandersnatch 2 Poster: A sequel poster teases Bandersnatch 2 inside the office.
Striking Vipers 2 Poster: References the VR fighting game from Striking Vipers — although a continuity error arises here, as the original was developed by SaitoGemu.
Waldo Poster: A campaign-style poster reads “Laugh. Vote. Die.” — a twist on The Waldo Moment’s slogan.
Ditta Candy: The Ditta brand resurfaces again, linking this episode to both Common People and Bête Noire.

Why Is ‘Eulogy’ Unique in Terms of Easter Eggs?

Eulogy stands out in Season 7 for its lack of direct references to previous episodes. The story focuses on Phillip, who lives a technology-free life, relying solely on physical photos and memories. This narrative choice emphasizes the human aspect of memory and loss, setting it apart from the tech-centric themes of other episodes.

Minimal Tech References: This episode notably avoids most traditional Easter eggs.
Analog World: Phillip lives a completely offline life — no phones, no digital photos — echoing the tech-avoidance themes from Smithereens.
Emotional Resonance: The lack of references may be the reference — calling back to early episodes where tech was subtle or absent, letting human stories take the front seat.

What Continuity Elements Are Present in ‘USS Callister: Into Infinity’?

Black Mirror Season 7 USS Callister Into Infinity

USS Callister: Into Infinity serves as a sequel to USS Callister. The crew uses Nubbins to enter the game world. Outie Walton and Nanette discover Space Fleet comic books among Bob’s belongings, alongside a box from SaitoGemu, linking to Playtest and Striking Vipers. Nanette’s hospitalization at St Juniper’s connects to San Junipero. The episode concludes with a news ticker mentioning the Hotel Reverie reboot on Streamberry, the launch of Thronglets 2 from Plaything, the resignation of Rivermind‘s CTO from Common People, former UK PM Michael Callow’s appearance on Celebrity Vet School from The National Anthem, and the discovery of a “Mysterious Talisman” from Demon79.

Nubbins: The crew uses Nubbin devices, tying into The Entire History of You and Hotel Reverie.
SaitoGemu Box: Bob’s room contains a box from SaitoGemu, the VR company from Playtest and Striking Vipers.
Space Fleet Comics: Physical copies of Space Fleet issues connect to USS Callister’s in-universe lore.
St. Juniper’s Hospital: Nanette is hospitalized at St. Juniper’s, another reference to San Junipero.
News Ticker Cameos:
- Hotel Reverie reboot now streaming on Streamberry.
- Thronglets 2 (from Plaything) is launching.
- Rivermind CTO (from Common People) has resigned.
- Michael Callow (from The National Anthem) appears on Celebrity Vet School.
- Mysterious Talisman Found — a nod to Demon 79.

What Are the Cross-Episode Connections in Black Mirror Season 7?

Recurring Prop: A mysterious object (not yet officially named) appears in every episode — observant fans are theorizing its significance.
Streamberry & TCKR: These fictional media/tech giants act as connective tissue across multiple storylines.
Music, Brands & Names: From Irma Thomas‘s signature song to Raiman almond milk and Barnie’s Chicken, Season 7 doubles down on the idea of a shared world.
Expanded Lore: Bandersnatch, USS Callister, and San Junipero now have direct sequels, remakes, or corporate continuations, turning episodic stories into full-on franchises within the Black Mirror universe.