The National Anthem

I would not go as far as writing that I "liked" this episode, but for sure it attracted my attention.

It works very well as a critique of a media-obsessed world, populated by hypocrites and voyeurs.

It also strikes very close to our present situation and due to its dark nature, it is distubing. Likable, not so much, but definitely attention-grabbing.

About the depths of human nature and the exploitative tendencies of people.

This episode explores the mindset and psychology of crowds and nations when it comes to unjustified harm and oppression against a political figure.

A profound episode-perhaps the best I've ever seen in any series.

It left me thinking long after it ended, not just about the story itself, but about how easily societies can be manipulated by fear, misinformation, and emotion. The writing, direction, and performances all worked together to create something timeless and disturbingly real. This isn't just an episode-it's a reflection on how collective judgment can destroy truth and humanity when driven by anger rather than understanding.

Bravo.

The National Anthem is a disturbing and thought-provoking exploration of modern society's relationship with media, power, and morality. It forces viewers to confront uncomfortable questions about the limits of human decency in the face of public spectacle and political crisis.

At its core, the episode examines how social pressure and media influence can shape public perception and dictate the actions of individuals, even in matters of extreme ethical consequence. It highlights the role of technology in amplifying collective hysteria and how quickly morality can become secondary to entertainment and voyeurism.

Beyond the political crisis at the heart of the episode, The National Anthem raises deeper concerns about the dehumanization caused by mass media. It suggests that in an age of instant information and viral trends, people can become more focused on the spectacle itself rather than the human cost behind it. The episode critiques the erosion of privacy and dignity in the digital era, making it unsettlingly relevant to contemporary society.

Ultimately, The National Anthem serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of mass manipulation and the fine line between reality and entertainment. It leaves viewers questioning their own role as passive consumers of media and whether society has become too desensitized to real human suffering. The episode challenges us to reflect on our values and the price of our collective curiosity in the digital age.

Well it's astonishing all the negative review. And yet they watched it all to the end. And that's what this episode is about. We humans feel drawn to the forbidden, the unspeakable. And this episode just showed that. It's not a masterpiece of filming. But the story catches the humane nature perfectly. What happens when you pass an accident? yea right...you don't look??? seriously? We all look and try to get a glimpse. We just can't help ourselves. We are a race with a high curiosity level.

So in that respect... it is an episode to look deep down in ourselves and find out if we can be honest with ourselves.

I can see why people are so pissed of with this episode? I get it. But giving 1 and 2 star to this episode is far from acceptable. There is a detestation club running on for this episode, sorely for the purpose of diminishing its rating.

While the core idea might seem implausible, its presented in such a neat way that it starts to look feasible. The narrative is very good, and most of the performances are also decent. The screenplay is clever and satirises sharply on obsession of technology and its ill effects.

With such type of preposterous idea the episode could have easily turned into an awful course, but deft direction makes sure that it's on point and stays witty and perspicacious. Yeah, the climax was a bit disappointing as the motive is not much very much compelling, but from the narrative and thematic point of view, it makes sense. The whole idea is to test whether a population would like to watch such an indecent act or not. And surprisingly, they do. That's what the whole point of the artist to show our obsession with technology and public figures. It also explores the fragility of society's mindset under such huge threats.

So, overall a very unique idea explored in an incandescent manner. A nice watch...