"USS Callister" (episode)

"USS Callister" is a "Black Mirror" episode that satirizes sci-fi tropes and explores themes of control, identity, and ethics. It follows a talented but overlooked video game developer who creates a virtual universe modeled after his favorite space adventure, where he simulates digital versions of colleagues as captives. When these digital beings gain awareness, the episode examines the moral implications of digital consciousness and power dynamics. Blending humor and dark commentary, it highlights how unchecked obsession and alienation can lead to morally complex consequences.