Black Mirror - Season 5

I don't agree. Yes, there have been weak episodes in the past, even when it was purely a BBC production, but these were always counterbalanced with great episodes that more than made up for the occasional weaker episode. This season was pretty weak all around (retreaded themes, overly long episodes, bland stories), including the Bandersnatch nonsense.

 

I liked all three episodes of S5, all were very entertaining imo.

 

I finally got a chance to see this and went in with very low expectations after reading lukewarm reviews--and Bandersnatch was a total bust for me--but I actually enjoyed it more than I was expecting. The second episode was a bit weak, despite some quality acting talent, but no worse than some of the other seasons. I actually got a kick out of the Miley Cyrus episode, which delivered a tongue-in-cheek look at the relentless machinery of superstardom that fit well into the show's wheelhouse. The ending was a little too neatly tied up, sure, but what are you gonna do. Striking Vipers was pretty fun too. So maybe it didn't quite meet the top peaks of previous seasons, but I think that this show still has more potential.

 

Is a Black Mirror episode allowed to have a happy ending? ‘Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too’ is right up there with ‘San Junipero’ for feel-good TV. I watch this show for existential nightmare fuel!

 

any word on S06?!

 

i feel like i'm already living in it

 

Was never a BBC production. Always has been patchy, but the better episodes came earlier in the run I think. Very short seasons, but always one pretty weak one each time.