Black Mirror is a modern day rendition of the cult classic 60s show, The Twilight Zone. Each episode in some way, shape, or form, is interconnected into a massive world of many occurrences. The show originated in the United Kingdom but was then brought over to the U.S and abroad via Netflix purchasing the rights to the show. This episode specifically does not belong to a season and was a stand alone release
Objectively, this is a masterpiece in writing. The episode constantly keeps the audience guessing and has so many twists it's hard to count. Jon Hamm is exceptionally as Matt Trent, displaying genuine emotion that the audience truly feels as he is one of the many dominant features of the episode. The method of advancing the plot was equally ingenious as well. Having the two men at the start sit down and tell stories is absolutely brilliant. This is a movie critic's dream
Subjectively, good God is this exceptionally. Easily my favorite tv episode of all time (Sorry Game of Thrones). I first watched this hour and a half long special at two am and the twists drove me into the wee hours of the night. There's so much to think about after the run-time ends that this episode almost deserves a spin off series. This episode is unique in Black Mirror in that it features two major twists. I had watched episodes of Black Mirror before but this episode in particular hooked me on to the show. This is also quite possibly the darkest and creepiest episode from Black Mirror so be prepared for the worst, or should I say best, the show has to offer.
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I have to agree with this all the way. Not only was the writing exceptional it really grabs you and doesn’t let you look away. There was no part of this episode that went the way I expected it would go. Besides the many surprises and twists it does also incorporate its themes seamlessly. The plot, as you said, is definitely told in an ingenious way. At first, just the industry standard flash backs, but when they are both trading their stories (both stories great in their own right as well), their stories coming together to bring them where they are, and then the aftermath of these stories is really brilliant. I also agree that Matt Trent was played exceptionally well by Jon Hamm really showing his regret and the effect of his emotions creating really moving scenes.
ReplyDeleteThis is just being really nitpicky here, but I’d have to say Playtest is at least more creepy though not as dark as White Christmas, although for a stand-alone episode it really does stand out as the best Black Mirror has to offer