alfierose Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Anyone watched any of these? I watched 3 episodes last night, I'd forgotten how thought provoking they can be. Not watched any since the earlier series aired on the BBC, now Netflix has commissioned them there is more of a US slant and maybe a bigger production budget. Visually I think it's the best series yet. So far I've seen: Nosedive - Bryce Dallas Howard is very good in this and I love the pastel thematics. Made me think of the 'Like' system we have on the forum! Playtest - Very fucked up, horror fans will enjoy this one. The guy playing the lead is Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's son, I found him annoying initially but realised by the end that was probably intentional - he's actually a pretty good actor. San Junipero - This is the 4th episode, I skipped to this one because I wanted something more light hearted after Playtest. Really loved it - anyone who likes 80's nostalgia will enjoy this. Needs concentration especially in the first half, it's not Black Mirror's usual style but done very well. Going to watch some more later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsys Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I have watched a couple from season 2. good show. The episodes unravel in an interesting way.. White Christmas twilight zone-y.. Jon Hamm plays his role well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDRE Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The first two seasons were amazing. I was really pumped for season 3. Thought it was a bit underwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H. Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Season 3 was a little underwhelming with the exception of San Junipero, which may be the best episode of the whole series. I really enjoyed the bee drone one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLegend Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Brooker's 2016 Screenwipe was worth watching if you've missed this years. It was tamer though than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDRE Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 4 hours ago, Dan H. said: Season 3 was a little underwhelming with the exception of San Junipero, which may be the best episode of the whole series. I really enjoyed the bee drone one too That episode is getting a ton love, on many blogs and in magazines, that I read for "Best of 2016". Not getting it. I really did not like any episode of the new season, except for the one about roaches (I served in the military). Big Black Mirror film. First season, should be required viewing for everyone on the face of the earth, before they are able to use the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 White Bear is still the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I liked season 3. Don't quite get the love for San Junipero though, it was a good episode but not the best one yet or anything. The only episode I didn't like was the last one with the #DeathTo hashtag shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Spade Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is most intelligent "fiction" TV show ever created. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is actually good. I'm sure Devious Maids has higher ratings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLegend Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I was halfway through season 4, when a hugely ambitious episode popped up. I thought this is interesting, not sure where this is going... I was thinking it was very artsy, because it was clearly made in Spain and dubbed over. Then at the end, I kept thinking I have no idea what the twist is. Then the titles started rolling and I was a bit confused, then it popped up play episode 2 of Cable Girls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I finally finished watching them all. I really liked the bee drone one. My favorite is possibly the special between season two and three with the two guys in the cabin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 It's looking like Season 4 will be great too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLegend Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) Season 4 on Friday. Will binge watch. If it wasn't for this and Stranger Things, I wouldn't have forgave them for the past few seasons of House of Cards. -edit- Okay so I seen. It was mostly good, but perhaps not as strong as last season. Only real issue was the standard lack of episodes. Despite being the least Black Mirror-ish, Hang the DJ was probably my favorite this season. Edited December 30, 2017 by AtariLegend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I watched the first episode of Season 4 yesterday. Won't have time to get back to it until Tuesday or so, but very much looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 30 minutes ago, RussTCB said: I watched the first episode of Season 4 yesterday. Won't have time to get back to it until Tuesday or so, but very much looking forward to it. I binged them all yesterday. I don't think it was as good as the last season but still decent overall. My top 3 were Hang the DJ, USS Callister and Metalhead. Metalhead in particular seems to have been badly received but I really liked it, it's beautifully shot. Least favourite was Arkangel, the concept could have been one of the best but I think it really fell short with where they took it and it was just a bit meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holographic Universe Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/30/2017 at 10:27 AM, alfierose said: I binged them all yesterday. I don't think it was as good as the last season but still decent overall. My top 3 were Hang the DJ, USS Callister and Metalhead. Metalhead in particular seems to have been badly received but I really liked it, it's beautifully shot. Least favourite was Arkangel, the concept could have been one of the best but I think it really fell short with where they took it and it was just a bit meh. Arkangel was the least compelling episode for me as well. Callister and Hang The Dj were a trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/30/2017 at 8:27 AM, alfierose said: Least favourite was Arkangel, the concept could have been one of the best but I think it really fell short with where they took it and it was just a bit meh. ^this. I'm only 4 episodes in, and so far the episodes are good, but kind of a letdown after the 3rd season. USS Callister was another one that was better on paper, it was better executed than Arkangel but there was still something off. Hang The DJ was probably the best so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLegend Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I personally think Black Museum was the most disappointing, because of lack of originality yet still would have liked it as a random middle of the season show. Doing a story that's set in the same world and has call backs to older episodes seems to soon as the 19th episode in an anthology series. It's kind of something that should be done at the end or near it of a series that's been running for a few more series. I love the show, but people who never heard of the show prior to San Junipero probably have different expectations that some of us that watched it since it was on channel 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I started Black Mirror a bit ago. Just watched White Bear this morning. Really loving this show so far! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 15 hours ago, Gordon Comstock said: I'm only 4 episodes in, and so far the episodes are good, but kind of a letdown after the 3rd season. USS Callister was another one that was better on paper, it was better executed than Arkangel but there was still something off. Hang The DJ was probably the best so far. Never mind, Metalhead was definitely my least favorite. Might be the worst episode of the series tbh... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Finished the season earlier tonight. Black Museum was excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 02/01/2018 at 7:50 PM, Gordon Comstock said: Never mind, Metalhead was definitely my least favorite. Might be the worst episode of the series tbh... That seems to be the overriding opinion, guess I'm a minority in liking it. I know the story wasn't very fleshed out but it was so bleak it had a sort of beauty to it. On 03/01/2018 at 4:12 AM, RussTCB said: Finished the season earlier tonight. Black Museum was excellent. I got a bit bored of this one part way through although the stories within the story were more interesting than the museum part I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmenjello Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Started watching this. Phenomenal show. Will they continue after season 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmenjello Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) Just watched san Junipero.. 😍😍 Edited January 5, 2018 by Carmenjello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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