That really is brutal, and I'm a bit bummed by that news. I don't get it. Why are they so insanely stingy with the Black Mirror episodes? They always have been. They're great, but it's not like they are so crazy they can't possible manage a 10 episode season. So strange. Especially since they have literally endless possibilities for the storylines.
You know Charlie Brooker writes most of them? Its up to him. And it sounds like he spent a lot of time on Bandersnatch. And they increased in episodes once Netflix took over from BBC.
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...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
I just watched episode 1 of season 1. that was...um....unsettling.
Yeah the first one I've found very polarizing when I talk to people about it (same for 15 Million Merits), and it can throw people off from watching the rest of the series.
I'm jealous that you're just starting this show now.
I am...sort of. when it first appeared on netflix, I was confused when I found out the episodes I had watched were actually from season 4, not season 1, but those were the only episodes that were listed initially. I've only watched the first 3 ep's of season 4 (when I found out I wasn't going in order, I stopped and waited for the rest to appear, even though I know the ep's are not tied to each other) and now ep 1 of season 1. so I have a few ahead of me. I had forgotten about the show for a while, but now I'm back into it.
Does anyone else not like this show? I see nothing but positive comments everywhere. I tried it. Liked the first episode but hated the next 3 or 4 and stopped.
That really is brutal, and I'm a bit bummed by that news. I don't get it. Why are they so insanely stingy with the Black Mirror episodes? They always have been. They're great, but it's not like they are so crazy they can't possible manage a 10 episode season. So strange. Especially since they have literally endless possibilities for the storylines.
You know Charlie Brooker writes most of them? Its up to him. And it sounds like he spent a lot of time on Bandersnatch. And they increased in episodes once Netflix took over from BBC.
Kay.... I still think it's strange all the seasons are so short, be it with BBC or Netflix. I want more! I wish they'd just tap more writers if one of them is the reason they aren't getting more episodes like you suggest. With an anthology show like this, I would have thought they wouldn't have issues getting great scripts that fit the Black Mirror vibe from various writers.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Does anyone else not like this show? I see nothing but positive comments everywhere. I tried it. Liked the first episode but hated the next 3 or 4 and stopped.
Nothing is for everyone.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
That really is brutal, and I'm a bit bummed by that news. I don't get it. Why are they so insanely stingy with the Black Mirror episodes? They always have been. They're great, but it's not like they are so crazy they can't possible manage a 10 episode season. So strange. Especially since they have literally endless possibilities for the storylines.
You know Charlie Brooker writes most of them? Its up to him. And it sounds like he spent a lot of time on Bandersnatch. And they increased in episodes once Netflix took over from BBC.
Kay.... I still think it's strange all the seasons are so short, be it with BBC or Netflix. I want more! I wish they'd just tap more writers if one of them is the reason they aren't getting more episodes like you suggest. With an anthology show like this, I would have thought they wouldn't have issues getting great scripts that fit the Black Mirror vibe from various writers.
Yeah, Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones are pretty much the show. And I don't say that as a bad thing.
Thinking about it, though, I mean the first two seasons are like that. A "season" is 3 or 4 episodes. And as eluded above - they were delayed by Bandersnatch. If they can kick out 3 episodes every ~12 months I think I can handle that......as long as it doesn't stop!
By the trailer it looks like one of the episodes is about adultery based around the use of technology. I know some of their themes have been a bit repetitive, but can't believe they really haven't touched on that yet. And another looks like a real-life version of Street Fighter. So, yes, stick it in my veins.
Probably my favorite show going now (didn't like Baldersnatch)
Bandersnatch just didn't have enough different story branches for it to work properly IMO. I'm looking forward to the format advancing though. That was just a prototype.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Loved the first 2 episodes of season 5, and the 3rd absolutely sucked. I actually had to stop watching halfway through. Miley Cyrus as an actor is definitely not someone I have been missing in my life. She's awful.
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Yeah, was going to give some more time for people to absorb the new episodes before posting here. But the argument of quality over quantity definitely doesn't stick here. The first episode was solid - definitely not what I was expecting, but didn't come close to going more in-depth. The second episode was the best one by far all things considered. And the third was weak. It turned into a teenie bop adventure movie. Dumb. I dunno, maybe it was needed to pull in a bigger audience? No clue, but it was a waste of time.
While still being a good episode this seemed to work better as a social commentary than entertainment.
The lead actor from Get Out is the lead actor in this episode. He gives one of the more impassioned speeches from recent tv, yet his portrayal of the doldrum isn't as good. This episode would have been better either shorter or longer in my opinion.
The 'twist' at the end is mostly good, having a more thought out 'reality show' would have made it better.
8.3 out of 10
The worst of times..they don't phase me, even if I look and act really crazy.
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I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Thinking about it, though, I mean the first two seasons are like that. A "season" is 3 or 4 episodes. And as eluded above - they were delayed by Bandersnatch. If they can kick out 3 episodes every ~12 months I think I can handle that......as long as it doesn't stop!
By the trailer it looks like one of the episodes is about adultery based around the use of technology. I know some of their themes have been a bit repetitive, but can't believe they really haven't touched on that yet. And another looks like a real-life version of Street Fighter. So, yes, stick it in my veins.
Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
Central Park 15
Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16
even if I look and act really crazy.
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
All that I once held as true
I stand alone without beliefs
The only truth I know is you.
(and really, Miley?)
even if I look and act really crazy.
All that I once held as true
I stand alone without beliefs
The only truth I know is you.
even if I look and act really crazy.
even if I look and act really crazy.