It also feels like its plotline was inspired by celebrity and paparazzi interactions of the time. Mazey Day is a nostalgic episode with ties to the early 2000s, with references to the birth of Suri Cruise, VH1 and the Iraq War. Mazey DayĬlara Rugaard as Mazey Day in Black Mirror. However, Loch Henry is still a solid episode of the Black Mirror anthology. Without revealing too much, by the time the final twists are revealed, the shocking blow it was hoping for doesn't really materialise. This is probably because of how long it takes to build things up to where it finally gets exciting. The run time is only 54 minutes, making it the second shortest of season six, but it felt much longer. Samuel Blenkin and Myha'la Herrold star as Davis and Pia, a filmmaking couple who travel to Davis’s small remote hometown in Scotland to film a nature documentary but instead find themselves drawn to a local story involving the town and shocking events of the past.Īlthough Blenkin and Herrold are wonderful in their roles, the episode as a whole felt a bit boring. Photo: NetflixĪlthough there’s nothing wrong with Loch Henry, it does feel like it could be the forgotten episode of season six. So for those who want a spoiler-free look, here are the episodes listed from worst to best: 5. Season five was released in 2019 with three episodes and received a lukewarm response at best, but this time around, Brooker and his team have come back with enthralling, entertaining and thought-provoking stories that will resonate with fans of the series. The National was given early access to the anticipated new season and it’s safe to say the elements that have made Black Mirror a critically acclaimed, award-winning hit show are back, meaning these five episodes are well worth watching. It’s been four years, but Black Mirror is back.Ĭharlie Brooker’s award-winning sci-fi anthology series has made its long-awaited return with five new episodes as part of season six, now available to stream on Netflix.
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