This show is just terrible...

The first two episodes were the amongst the weakest ones. First episode was ok but I thought to myself if the series is going to be like this, then I'd rather not continue watching. Started watching the show again out of boredom and episode 2 is OK but there really isn't much tension in it, no build-up. Other than that, all other episodes are good to great with one exception - season 2 has an episode about a cartoon that runs in an election. This episode is so out of place and just a steaming pile of *beep* I don't understand why they thought the plot was a good idea, it's just utter *beep*

Anyways, just finished watching "White Christmas" and I must say this is one of the best sci fi episodes I've ever watched. I highly recommend everyone, especially those that watched S01 E01 and E02 to watch this because it's in an entirely different league.

Watch episodes 3 and 4. They're a little closer to home.

I found it to be pretty boring. Some will see the not to distant reality to be intriguing. I didn't care for it.



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Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but I'd just like to jump in and disagree with you (we're allowed to politely converse on this here internet thingie aren't we?

Firstly, I believe that - seeing as every episode is in its own unique twisted world, different people, plots, times; past, present, near future etc. it's wrong to just dismiss the entire show when each arc could be its own movie almost (Season 3 - Shut Up and Dance - there was enough NOT shown to allow the viewers to employ their imagination, but I could see this either being developed into perhaps a mini-series following the group of sophisticated tech-blackmailers with no intention of ever letting the victims off the hook - or a movie, parts of it reminded me of Micheal Douglas in 'The Game' or maybe a little of 'Die Hard with a Vengeance' wherein John McClane is forced to run around and solve puzzles with a hangover. LoL!)



Okay, so, I may be way off, but I have noticed and it is my belief that unless the plot of the episode is a straight tension/drama format like the aforementioned 'Shut Up & Dance' then the actors (IMHO) are told to act a little edgy. I wouldn't call it 'ham' at all, but set in the near future or twisted version of our society then the actors seem chosen for their skills in putting the viewer on edge and adding to the awkward nature of some of the subjects (Paedophilia, Bestiality, Blackmail, Cheating.. you name it!). Personally, I think it's an excellent stylistic choice, by the directors.

The writer or co-writer of almost every episode is Charlie Brooker, who I absolutely adore, both for the incredible shows he puts together (The previous yearly review each January, ScreenWipe - reviewing the crap on television each week etc.) While other people have clearly used this idea many many times (Have I Got News For You - a roundup of that weeks biggest news articles, Russell Howard does a review of the weeks news stories there are many others)

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"terrible" is a bit of a strong wording but after watching the first two seasons I can agree that it was disappointing. The term "awkward" is certainly appropriate: some of the storylines feel very artificial and "constructed". I get that this series was inspired by The Twilight Zone but that series (at least the 80's version that I am most familiar with) feels a lot more sophisticated than Black Mirror. I am going to watch season 3 shortly and I hope that it improves.

It’s a simple minded show for people who want to feel intelligent. Very cliche.