Black Mirror

[PopesReignOverCardinals]

Season 7 just dropped on Netflix. This show can be very hard-hitting, and you need to be prepared for a wide range of emotions while watching it. The subject matter is very interesting, and the episodes are generally well done.

(*This show is essentially a tech-themed Twilight Zone. Fans of TTZ, The Outer Limits, Tales from the Crypt, or any other anthology horror thriller will probably like this show.)

 

[Creed Bratton]

Season 7 just dropped on Netflix. This show can be very hard-hitting, and you need to be prepared for a wide range of emotions while watching it. The subject matter is very interesting, and the episodes are generally well done.

Just from reading your synopsis I have no idea what it's about or what to expect. 🤣

 

[Blue-ish]

Just from reading your synopsis I have no idea what it's about or what to expect. 🤣

I watched the first episode when it was released. It was a perverted story where a man was forced to have sex with a pig and it was televised. I turned it off and never watched again.

 

[wildcatadam6]

It’s about so much more than the act of porcine sodomy.

 

[Creed Bratton]

It’s about so much more than the act of porcine sodomy.

Feline? Equine? Canine? I guess the possibilities are limitless.

 

[LordEggForgotHisPassword]

It’s an updated twilight zone albeit more risqué and less smart.

 

[PopesReignOverCardinals]

Just from reading your synopsis I have no idea what it's about or what to expect. 🤣

That's what makes it so thrilling. You have no idea what to expect! 😆

I added a little more context to the OP btw.

 

[PopesReignOverCardinals]

I watched the first episode when it was released. It was a perverted story where a man was forced to have sex with a pig and it was televised. I turned it off and never watched again.

The first episode of the series relied too much on the shock of the story. There are much better episodes throughout the series. Season 4 and Season 1 are generally considered the best among fans.

I personally like USS Callister (with Jesse Plemons, Season 4) and Nosedive (with Bryce Dallas Howard, Season 3). Much like Tales from the Crypt, there are many cameos of famous actors throughout the show.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

I watched the first episode when it was released. It was a perverted story where a man was forced to have sex with a pig and it was televised. I turned it off and never watched again.

That never happened on Green Acres.

 

[Someguywhodoesntlikeyou]

That never happened on Green Acres.

I take it you’ve never seen the DVD extras

 

[Blue-ish]

The first episode of the series relied too much on the shock of the story. There are much better episodes throughout the series. Season 4 and Season 1 are generally considered the best among fans.

I personally like USS Callister (with Jesse Plemons, Season 4) and Nosedive (with Bryce Dallas Howard, Season 3). Much like Tales from the Crypt, there are many cameos of famous actors throughout the show.

OK. I will add it to my list and start with Season 1 Episode 2.

 

[Century Cat]

Big Black Mirror fan. ^S1 E2 (The Entire History of You) is one of my favorites. Also Hang the DJ, and Nosedive, as mentioned above.

For anyone who hasn't watched any of the series, I'll suggest how it was first recommended to me: Just watch White Christmas and see if that draws you in. Incredible episode, imo.

Generally, you can watch all seasons / episodes in any order, except S7 has their first-ever sequel.

S7 kinda sucks, unfortunately. After a 6 year hiatus, I expected more.

 

[AIChatGPT]

I think about the San Junipero episode a lot. I’m sure some of the prudes won’t be able to get past the lesbian angle but the ending is great.

 

[Century Cat]

Yes, that's a good one. S7 has a very similar episode, Hotel Reverie, but imo it's not nearly as good as SJ, and falls flat.

 

[TucsonCat]

It’s an updated twilight zone albeit more risqué and less smart.

If your definition of smart is, "but then the guy broke his glasses" or "the diner cook has a third eye", ok.

It's like twilight zone, except its actually entertaining most of the way through instead of a 30 minute bore waiting for the twist ending.

The choose your own adventure episode was fun. I had lost interest in the series, but I see there is a sequel to USS Calister I'll have to watch.

 

[Rebelfreedomeagle]

Metalhead is the masterpiece in my opinion. Every time Boston Dynamics puts out a cutesy robot video I think of it.

 

[PopesReignOverCardinals]

S7 kinda sucks, unfortunately. After a 6 year hiatus, I expected more.

Season 6 was released in June 2023. It was a 4-year hiatus between Seasons 5 and 6.

 

[BankerCat12]

Since this is Netflix, the pig is now transitioning to the opposite sex and follows its challenging times in the pig pen.

 

[wildcatwelder]

I'd not heard of this series until I saw this thread. I just finished season one, and I have to say it's not bad. Episode two was the best of the three, imo.

 

[_ukcat]

Huge Black Mirror fan. "The Eulogy" is really a great episode in Season 7 IMO.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

As a big horror and sci-fi fan.. this series is one of the tougher watches for me.. some of the episodes are such downers, and you know some twist is going to happen. I love the execution and the ideas they come up with.. but man, after I watched Beyond The Sea, I needed like 2 hours of late nite comedy before I could go to sleep.

 

[Century Cat]

Huge Black Mirror fan. "The Eulogy" is really a great episode in Season 7 IMO.

Watched that one after I posted that S7 sucked. Yes, Eulogy is great, best of the season.

 

[Century Cat]

Season 6 was released in June 2023. It was a 4-year hiatus between Seasons 5 and 6.

Oops,you're right, I forgot.

 

[TucsonCat]

If your definition of smart is, "but then the guy broke his glasses" or "the diner cook has a third eye", ok.

It's like twilight zone, except its actually entertaining most of the way through instead of a 30 minute bore waiting for the twist ending.

The choose your own adventure episode was fun. I had lost interest in the series, but I see there is a sequel to USS Calister I'll have to watch.

I watched Callister sequel last night. I thought it was good. Not as good as first, but well directed where I was pretty engrossed up until the weird ending. And also, it was an excuse to rewatch the first one before, and that's some really great television.

 

[chroix]

The subscription model one from season seven is a real downer. Can’t believe they opened the season with such a depressing story.

 

[chroix]

The one with Peter Capaldi about the little sims critters is one of my favorites of the series.

 

[Rebelfreedomeagle]

Huge Black Mirror fan. "The Eulogy" is really a great episode in Season 7 IMO.

That episode is one of the best in the series. I will be watching it again.

 

[_ukcat]

That episode is one of the best in the series. I will be watching it again.

I agree. Paul Giamartti did an amazing acting job.

 

[catsfanbgky]

I LOL'd at Season 7, episode 1 when the lady kept upgrading the "cell tower" range and brain function plans every visit. $500, then additional $300 for roaming, then $1000 for the premium plan that knocked the previous plan down to basic. The lady was straight FN them out of money. The last "upgrade" dude could only afford 15 minutes worth. Parts of the show is silly / very corny, but entertaining.

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

Huge Black Mirror fan. "The Eulogy" is really a great episode in Season 7 IMO.

I’ve been watching season 7, and just finished “The Eulogy”. I gotta say, Paul Giamatti is absolutely phenomenal. I’ve liked him in everything he’s done. But, wow! That was incredible. Dude can act!

 

[PopesReignOverCardinals]

I LOL'd at Season 7, episode 1 when the lady kept upgrading the "cell tower" range and brain function plans every visit. $500, then additional $300 for roaming, then $1000 for the premium plan that knocked the previous plan down to basic. The lady was straight FN them out of money. The last "upgrade" dude could only afford 15 minutes worth. Parts of the show is silly / very corny, but entertaining.

Did you catch that the sales rep for the company was named "Gaynor" (after Gloria Gaynor) and played by Tracee Ellis Ross (daughter of Diana Ross)?

I thought it was generally a good episodes. There were some parts to story that had me asking, "Why don't they just do this or do that?" though. I thought for sure that he was going to end up filming themselves having sex (when he was able to use the app to adjust her sensualities) and just becoming erotic cam performers to afford the upgrades, but they didn't take it down that route.