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Black Mirror's lowest-rated episode has gained relevance over time
Black Mirror tells self-contained stories about futures shaped by technology and existing social systems.
One episode, “The Waldo Moment,” follows a comedian who puts his satirical cartoon character, Waldo, up for election.
The episode is the show’s lowest-rated on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 47% positive rating.
It first aired as the third episode of season two and runs for 44 minutes.
Its election story has drawn comparisons to real politics, including the 2020 US election and a 2026 British by-election.
The episode’s warning that political reality can resemble fiction has, in the view expressed here, become more striking over time.
Screen Rant says “The Waldo Moment,” the lowest-ranked Black Mirror episode on Rotten Tomatoes, has grown more ominous with time.
The episode follows a comedian who puts his satirical cartoon avatar, Waldo, up for election.
The article points to parallels with Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss and a 2026 British by-election.
Waldo’s election loss leads to rioting in the episode.
The episode is the third in Black Mirror’s second season and runs for 44 minutes.
- Who
- Black Mirror and its episode “The Waldo Moment.
- What
- The episode is described as the show’s lowest-ranked on Rotten Tomatoes, but as having gained relevance over time.
- When
- It is episode 3 of the second season; its original airing date is not stated.
- Where
- The story is set around an election; the article also cites a British by-election in 2026.
- Why
- Screen Rant says the episode’s parallels with later political events have made it seem more prescient.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The article compares Waldo’s election loss and the resulting rioting with Donald Trump’s election loss.
Satirical candidate Count Binface challenged Nigel Farage in a British by-election and received 26.9% of the vote.
- Rotten Tomatoes rating
- 47% positive
- Episode position
- Season 2, episode 3
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- British by-election result
- Count Binface received 26.9% of the vote
- Characters in election comparison
- Count Binface and Nigel Farage