Solid episode - avoiding a formula is the point
People complaining that this episode (and this season) aren't "Black Mirror" enough are missing the point. Booker has stated in interviews that after toying with ChatGPT he realized how formulaic the previous content had become, and that he wanted the new content to break the mold.
Black Mirror is, at its core, a reflection on society and our tendency to give in to our worst impulses. Yes, typically that has involved technology, but it doesn't have to.
In this case, the focus is on our obsession with celebrities and the extreme measures often taken to peer into their private lives. This episode felt strongly influenced by the treatment of Britney Spears in the 90s and early 2000s, which is the same timeframe as this episode.
I do agree that the first half of the episode is a bit slow, but the last 15 minutes redeems it.
If anything, Booker's self awareness and willingness to take risks, while still driving home the core "Black Mirror" message that we should all strive to suck less, is refreshing. Give this episode a chance.
Black Mirror is, at its core, a reflection on society and our tendency to give in to our worst impulses. Yes, typically that has involved technology, but it doesn't have to.
In this case, the focus is on our obsession with celebrities and the extreme measures often taken to peer into their private lives. This episode felt strongly influenced by the treatment of Britney Spears in the 90s and early 2000s, which is the same timeframe as this episode.
I do agree that the first half of the episode is a bit slow, but the last 15 minutes redeems it.
If anything, Booker's self awareness and willingness to take risks, while still driving home the core "Black Mirror" message that we should all strive to suck less, is refreshing. Give this episode a chance.
- cdigiglio-1
- Jun 24, 2023