Since his premiere in 2011, Black mirror He noted the milestone in modern science fiction. With his perverted, malicious point of view, it is often dark about the influence of new media, technology and future, to examine in various complex issues. On the one hand, as all of the above can affect a person, ethics and culture of the next decades. On the other hand, as it is an increasingly immoral and violent future, This can be the worst of dystopia.
The truth is that the creator Charlie Brooker managed to make a series that began as a provocative exercise, became a pessimistic reflection on modern society. One of them, in addition, is becoming more accurate when it seems to show the size of the world in which the technology is a dehumanizing tool. Especially because the seasonal in the season, production is becoming more and more hopeless. If the mocking vision of modern evil is to explore the disappointment of the generation. In this work, nothing is enough, aimed at leaving a mark.
To show this, we leave you the ten best chapters of the series today. A tour of its most difficult, scandalous and some funny rooms. But always focused on ability Black mirror To become a social question about reality and what can happen in a hyper -te -technical culture. All topics in which their best episodes are explored in good faith and always, from an original point of view, which does not cease to surprise. The most relevant point of the series.
PlayTest (episode 2, season 3)
Cooper (Whayette Russell from Falcon and winter soldier), accepts a suspicious proposal to test the advanced horror game of exciting reality. That does not suspect At the same time, he explores this in his subconscious in order to realize his worst fears and nightmares.
The second chapter of the third season of the black mirror leads to the idea of mental manipulations to the next level. But much more, learn about the fear that the technology is invading the human mind until it makes reality indistinguishable from the artificially made. Director Dan Trachetenberg, This is an unforgettable episode with an unexpected final turn.
Joan is terrible (episode 1, season 6)
Written by Charlie Broker and director Ellie Pankiu, the chapter is a mockery for labeling at a painful level, which surprises with its scale. Joan (Annie Murphy), once awakens, just to make sure that his worst moments are part A series of suspiciously similar platform on Netflix.
It is much worse that this is a phenomenon that comes from the small letters of the contract, which imply complete control over the narrative of your life. The plot is rapidly moving to questions about the personality, information control and fear of being the object of collective attention. All in the code of twisting the mockery of current obsession with content based on real life.
Nosayv (episode 1, season 3)
Located in the anti -utopian future, in which life is regulated by points of reputation and social influence that can accumulate is a perverted view of social networks. Of course, in an exaggerated form, in which Leisi (Bryce Dallas Howard) is trying to survive. This, with all his might, trying to be the most pleasant, conceivable person and Worthy of worshiping others.
Everything will become worse when Lucky finds that it is not easy to obey public affection. And this, in fact, can become fatal. Written by Michael Shur and Rashida Jones, the plot becomes more claustrophobic. What emphasizes an idyllic atmosphere, which gives the episode the direction of Joe Wright.
White Bear (episode 2, season 2)
What is considered one of the most frightening chapters of anthology tells the story of an anonymous woman (Lenora Krielu), who is trying to avoid bloody death. This, not knowing what caused the violence of those who pursue him, and the reason why it was a victim. Much worse when gradually, Obviously, this is a punishment. He just does not remember the reason why he deserves it.
In the chapter, written by Charlie Boker and director Karl Tibbetts, there are many films about zombies, although in fact it is closer to Dystopia. Step by step, and while the woman discovers that she is hiding behind human hunt, which ultimately collects her life, the plot explores corruption and ethics. A brilliant argument, possibly with the best end of any other episode of the series.
USS Callister (episode 1, 4th season)
This acute parody of Star Way, With anxious subtext, this is one of the highest points of the black mirror. In particular, to combine your gloomy point of view on science fiction, with a brilliant approach to the cultural importance of sex. The result is an episode that, being true to the essence of the series, macabra, It is also a rethinking of one of its fundamental premises.
Robert Daily (Jesse Plms) commands the USS Callister SpaceCraft. Or at least I would like to do it. In fact, this is an unfortunate programmer who turns his discomfort in digital avatars of his classmates. At the moment, what seems ideal fantasy will become something more complicated and dark. With the script and address of Charlie Broker William Bridges, this is a rarity among ordinary sites Black mirrorField
Rachel, Jack and Ashley too (episode 2, season 5)
The script Charlie Broker and the address of Ann Suchitsky, this is a cynical study of glory, celebrity and recognition is unpleasant and fun in equal parts. Especially when he explores all his topics, from the point of view of a teenager who is trying to survive the complex stage of life. This, in the company of her electronic friend, part of the brand of her beloved pop star.
But everything will become more perverted when a thin line that shares the obsession with worship will become blurry. A curious fact? Miley Cyrus Stars, as a celebrity caught in the among the devotion of her fans. The ominous mockery where he looks at him.
National Anthem (Episode 1, Season 1)
The first episode Black mirror It is also one of the most repulsive and contradictory from any television series. The director Otto Batersh written by Charlie Broker and the director, the plot rotates around a terrifying premise. When a member of the British royal house is abducted, the only way to avoid murder is to satisfy a delusional requirement. To make the prime minister of the country (Rori Kinner) have sex with a lively broadcast pig.
The situation will become more muddy, since it is obvious that there is no way to hold or deceive the kidnapper, so the official will have to access. With several absurd scenarios and an alarming end, this is an ideal pilot chapter for the series.
The whole story of you (episode 3, season 1)
Director Brian Welsh and written Jesse Armstrong from SubsequenceThis is an episode of the series that explores human relations with more cruelty. This is through the implant that allows those who use it to record their memories. But what seems to be an advantage and a revolutionary way to deepen identity, Soon it will become a painful turn.
At least in the case of Liam (Toby Kebbell) and Ffion (Jody Wacher), marriage in the low hours with which the invention will lead to irreparable crack. Step by step, the plot moves from the pain of jealousy to violence of despair, All from the point of view of memories collected by technology.
Hang the DJ (episode 4, season 4)
Director Tim Van Patten and written by Charlie Broker, the plot is reflected in the complex world of quotes in the technological era. Especially thanks to an algorithm capable of predicting at the moment how the joint pair will last. Therefore, when Frank (Joe Cole) and Amy (Georgina Campbell) will immediately fall in love with each other, Despite the prediction that their relationship will not be held at night, they will face the system.
This, striving for all possible ways, remain in the middle of what seems like a set of probabilities against more and more complex ones. In the end, this obvious tragic love story ultimately becomes the first chapter Black mirror This ends, not being bloody moral. Even with encouraging wink. Ideal for romantics.
San Junipero (episode 2, 4th season)
And also for romantics, this is a painful and tragic love story. Yorki (Mackenzie Davis) and Kelly (Gugu Mbatha Row), almost immediately fall in love and live a passionate love story. But in fact, what is happening is nothing else than A fictional scenario in which the identity of both remains in old age by electronic means.
Despite this, both will fight to stay together, since big questions about love, transcendence and the need to be understood, will become the background of the plot. Director Owen Harris and written by Charlie Boker, this is a gift pFans of tragic romances. And much more if they love science fiction.
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