Oh my gosh I have been so excited about this new season of Black Mirror! So the last season wasn’t as amazing as I wanted it to be, but I had high hopes for this season from what I saw of the trailer (posted below in case you wanna check it out).

I’ve been watching this series for a long time so I binged this one quick. Let’s see how it went!

Blurb

Featuring stand-alone dramas — sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia — “Black Mirror” is a contemporary reworking of “The Twilight Zone” with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world.

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Trailer

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The Review

Overall, I’m really happy with this season. The episodes covered some series social issues and most of them really hit the mark. Here’s my spoiler-light breakdown of the episodes.

Common People

A husband’s wife has a traumatic brain injury and undergoes an experimental high-tech procedure to fix it with unforeseen consequences. This one had a ton of heart and really hit the issue of how expensive medical treatment is nowadays and how individuals are forced to get creative just to live.

Bête Noire

A young expert on food is unnerved when her former classmate Verity joins the workforce and odd things begin to happen. This one had a lot of promise, and though I wanted more out of the ending once all is revealed, I appreciated the theme of bullying and the overall acting was superb.

Hotel Reverie

A high-tech remake of a classic film goes awry, endangering the life of the leading actress as she is stuck in a simulation. This was my least favorite of the bunch. Normally I love Issa Rae, and I’m not sure if it was her acting or the script itself but it was a little disappointing. Her costar, however, was phenomenal.

Plaything

A strange man is interrogated and reveals a surprisingly odd phenomenon that began with a 1990s video game centered on evolving artificial beings. I really enjoyed the nod to Bandersnatch, but I wanted more from the ending. I was just getting invested in the story when it was over.

Eulogy

A man relives his memories of a recently deceased woman at the request of their family, sparking long dormant feelings. This was a very emotional episode and I loved every minute of it.

USS Callister: Into Infinity

A continuation of the USS Callister, the crew struggles to find a way to survive in the game as the investigation into the company that created the game gets serious. I really enjoyed this sequel episode. Lots of action, intrigue, and mystery. Hopefully we’ll get more in the future!

That’s A Wrap!

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