![]() The episode is stylistically shot like an Italian giallo film with sharp camera cuts and a jarring musical arrangement. She is then told she has to commit unspeakable acts to prevent disaster. One day while being banished to eat in the basement of her workplace after complaints that her biryani lunch smells too strongly, she awakens something. To be honest, I flipped around trying to decide between the next two episodes as I loved both of them despite how vastly different they are.ĭemon 79 stars Anjana Vasan as Nida, a meek sales assistant who deals with racism in northern England during the growing National Front movement in 1979. Demon 79Īnjana Vasan as Nida in Demon 79. Along with superb acting from Paul and Hartnett as well as a well written story, Beyond the Sea is definitely a stand out in the entire series that stays with you long after the end credits roll. Despite being set in the past, the use of technology is frightening. This episode is the longest at one hour and 20 minutes and feels like a feature film. ![]() This is so that when they are done with their tasks on the space shuttle, they can “link” to replicas below, allowing them to spend downtime with family and friends. In this universe, they are up in space but have replicas of their physical selves down on Earth. Aaron Paul and Josh Hartnett star as astronauts Cliff and David, two men who live in an alternate 1969, where they are on a high-tech space mission set to last for six years. Photo: NetflixĮven though I’ve ranked this episode as the third best, it could easily be at the top of the list for many. Josh Hartnett as David in Beyond the Sea. It is also cleverly written, which makes it hard to guess what happens next, equating to quite a memorable episode after revealing its final twist. The episode is only 40 minutes long but is well paced. Unbeknown to Bo, Mazey is dealing with the consequences of a hit-and-run. She’s told that if she can get the first photo of a troubled actress named Mazey Day (Clara Rugaard), she’ll get $30,000 for the shot. However, unlike her fellow photographers, she feels remorse for the type of work she does. The episode begins with Bo (Zazie Beetz), who is a member of the paparazzi, looking for her next big payday. It also feels like its plotline was inspired by celebrity and paparazzi interactions of the time. ![]() Mazey Day is a nostalgic episode with ties to the early 2000s, with references to the birth of Suri Cruise, VH1 and the Iraq War. Mazey DayĬlara Rugaard as Mazey Day in Black Mirror. However, Loch Henry is still a solid episode of the Black Mirror anthology. ![]() Without revealing too much, by the time the final twists are revealed, the shocking blow it was hoping for doesn't really materialise. This is probably because of how long it takes to build things up to where it finally gets exciting. The run time is only 54 minutes, making it the second shortest of season six, but it felt much longer. Samuel Blenkin and Myha'la Herrold star as Davis and Pia, a filmmaking couple who travel to Davis’s small remote hometown in Scotland to film a nature documentary but instead find themselves drawn to a local story involving the town and shocking events of the past.Īlthough Blenkin and Herrold are wonderful in their roles, the episode as a whole felt a bit boring. Photo: NetflixĪlthough there’s nothing wrong with Loch Henry, it does feel like it could be the forgotten episode of season six. So for those who want a spoiler-free look, here are the episodes listed from worst to best: 5. Season five was released in 2019 with three episodes and received a lukewarm response at best, but this time around, Brooker and his team have come back with enthralling, entertaining and thought-provoking stories that will resonate with fans of the series. The National was given early access to the anticipated new season and it’s safe to say the elements that have made Black Mirror a critically acclaimed, award-winning hit show are back, meaning these five episodes are well worth watching. It’s been four years, but Black Mirror is back.Ĭharlie Brooker’s award-winning sci-fi anthology series has made its long-awaited return with five new episodes as part of season six, now available to stream on Netflix.
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