The sparse dialogue and desolate setting create an atmosphere that reflects the isolation felt by the main character, Victoria, played by Lenora Crichlow. Half disturbing zombie thriller and half slamming indictment of society’s hankerings for public punishment, 'White Bear' has one of the most unpredictable twists of any Black Mirror episode.
Think an episode of The Bill but with a little bit of "social media is bad" added in too. The paper-thin plot is only just enough to keep this episode plodding from scene to scene and despite being based around a hostage situation, the stakes in the episode never feel particularly high. 'Smithereens' tells the story of Chris (Andrew Scott) – a man who can't help but blame social media for the most tragic moment in his life.
Smithereens (Season 5, Episode 2)īlack Mirror's take on a British police drama. Though, as a result, it’s better on a second viewing. The brilliant final plot twist simply arrives too late. As a result, it feels disjointed and bitty. More irksomely, the episode lacks a good enough idea to hold its plot together. Simply put, Hamm is too famous for Black Mirror. As a result of the meeting, Hamm was cast into the starring role for the show’s first (and only) Christmas special. A fan of the show from the start, Hamm wanted to congratulate Charlie Brooker in person. You’ll see plenty of faces you know, but you’re unlikely to know many names. White Christmas (2014 Special)ĭespite all its success, one of the best things about Black Mirror is its ability to cast relative unknowns in starring roles. Here's our definitive ranking, for you to disagree with. Whether you've already blasted through all the episodes or are just looking to catch-up with some classic Black Mirror, we've ranked all the episodes from the first season to the fifth.
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