Shatter Belt

Every so often, a show comes along that doesn't just entertain-it challenges perception. Shatter Belt, James Ward Byrkit's latest creation, is a four-episode journey into the unknown, shattering expectations with each surreal, mind-expanding story. Like Coherence, it thrives on uncertainty, twisting reality in ways that leave you questioning everything.

Each episode is a puzzle, pulling you into bizarre yet deeply human dilemmas, where truth and illusion blur. The writing is razor-sharp, the performances gripping, and the minimalist filmmaking heightens the eerie, immersive feel. Just when you think you understand, Shatterbelt pivots, keeping you off-balance in the best way.

It's rare to find a show this bold-one that sticks with you, rewiring how you see the world. If you love cerebral, reality-bending narratives, this is a must-watch. A stunning, unforgettable experience.

10/10.

The episodes were pretty easy to get through and the fact that the season only has four of them made it possible to enjoy in the span of one evening. Admittedly, I would hope the next season would have more episodes before leaving you waiting, but I'm guessing this was just a test season of sorts. Kind of like The Office, its first season is much shorter than the rest of the show, I'm thinking Shatter Belt is in a similar position. Which is exciting in a way, the first season is easy to enjoy and can be done quickly, but gets you excited enough for more episodes, where ideally in a second season we will get more than just in this dip in the water that we're starting with. It would be cool to see what more episodes could look like and what kind of stories could be told!

If you just go by the description you think you are in for a good show like the old Twilight Zone or Outer Limits! However these stories themselves are very very lackluster and fall flat! Which leave you wondering why you sat and watched this series of 4 shows! Shatter Belt is suppose to be a TV series with interconnected stories that explore consciousness, intention, desire, free will, and the uncanny nature of awareness. Yet this viewer could not find any interconnection between any single show, not even a character crossed be the 4 episodes. It is as if the writers of this show never sat down and treated themselves to suspense of watching classic Twilight Zone or Outer Limits! Shows that made you jump as you were watching, wondering if you neighbor are from another planet, or if there is an unseen force controlling the world around you! These shows that are over 60's years old as still up to date today in many ways. The stories in this show will be dated by next season! This is the second show from this season I have watched with same theme and left me vastly disappointed! Much like the reboot of Twilight Zone from.2019 that failed!

The concept and writing throughout Shatter Belt shine. It never panders to the audience or uses cheap gimmicks for impact. As a result, each episode stays with you. Sure, you can binge them, but I strongly encourage watching one episode at a time with someone else (phone a friend). You'll want to talk about it. They deserve tone talked about. Now, if you do binge everything at once, worry not: There is a thin through-line connecting the episodes that will have you talking about it all on its own. The best movies and shows are always the ones that you keep thinking about; the ones that force you just a bit out of your comfort zone. That's Shatter Belt at its best.

I am a huge fan of Coherence like I assume most of the viewers of this series are, this is immensely lower quality than Coherence. I had to leave a review to offset the amount of 10/10 reviews claiming this was a groundbreaking and quality show. Every episode is poorly produced, poorly acted and conceived with very little logic. I hope James Byrkit makes something at the same level of Coherence in the future but this entire series was a waste of time and effort.

You are better off watching old episodes of Black Mirror or any of the weaker shows with a similar format than giving this series your time and money.