Black Mirror - Netlflix Original Series

PJ_Soul said:

pjsteelerfan said:

PJ_Soul said:

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. 

SmallestOceans said:

Quality over quantity any day of the week.

Yes, but having both is of course achievable, and that is my wish!

Malroth said:

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.

I've watched a few episodes and did the Bandersnatch thing on the computer.  Which one is the one where all the hype kicks in?

Same here on the first new ep. My husband said fuck it but I may try another. 

(and really, Miley?)

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.

Also, good stuff here - at least you get to hear from the writers: https://www.theringer.com/2019/6/6/18656029/breaking-down-each-episode-of-black-mirror-season-5-with-creators-annabel-jones-and-charlie-brooker

Malroth said:

Rewatching all the episodes with my wife.

Going to review them as I go just for my own amusement.

Feel free to add your own thoughts on each episode if your so inclined.

Episode 1.  "The National Anthem"

Or as I call it  ####SPOILER####

"pig fucker"

Very intense episode, good plotting, good acting, good ending.

May be the best episode of the series.

Based on true events.