05/30/19
“Got our attention, as requested. What do you want to say?”
This quote from the show perfectly encapsulates what the show attempts to do- grip you and never quite let go. Black Mirror, a soon-to-be five season show, focuses on technology. However, the brilliant writer Charlie Brooker not only focuses on one of our societies’ greatest distractions, but it zooms in primarily on the dark consequences that can come along with the constant evolution and change that our technology is throttling towards at an alarming rate. Some episodes are far fetched, such as USS Callister, The National Anthem, and Metalhead. But don’t let that prevent you from viewing this Netflix original series. Some episodes amongst my viewing pleasure made me feel sick to my stomach after seeing how tangible the consequences seemed to be, such as in episodes Shut Up and Dance, White Bear, and Playtest. I personally really enjoy this show because it makes me think more about what our society is willing to do for a good source of entertainment, in the golden age of recording and getting everything on camera.
I recommend this show to anyone I come across, and most often times they enjoy the show, too! It is on Netflix, and season 5 comes out on June 5th, debuting the new episodes called Smithereens, Striking Vipers, and Rachel, Jack and Ashley, Too. Watch the trailer for said new season here, and get as hyped as I already am! 🙂
I have been watching Black Mirror since the first season came out and I also really enjoy the show (even though it makes me uneasy sometimes, haha). I haven’t watched much of season 5 yet, except for part of Rachel, Jack, and Ashley, Too. That episode is pretty good so far and I’m excited to watch the rest!