I had Black Mirror at a 10, even after the mediocre season 5. Season 6 was just such a huge disappointment that it made me come back and write this review and change my rating to a 7. I'll start off with the positives, specifically for S6. You get 10/10 for meeting the diversity requirements. I won't say more about that which hasn't already been said, and I'm aware that the show was already incredibly diverse, but this was the first season where I sincerely felt it was forced.
That said, the myriad of characters in S6:E1 were awesome and hilarious. Best episode of the new season by far. Great writing specifically. Very clever, and I laughed throughout.
Anyone reading this review should know that seasons 1-4 are all mostly incredible TV, and you should not miss them. Season 5... well ok. With season 6 you would be better off just watching the first episode which was the only one which had any sort of originality. After that, you get a Twilight rip-off, a predictable space soap opera, and a shadow of a serial killer documentary, not to mention, the formulaic 'strong female character' throughout.
Season 6 is simply dialing it in. It's almost like watching your childhood hero getting fat and complacent. Love you Brooker, but I hope for better.
That said, the myriad of characters in S6:E1 were awesome and hilarious. Best episode of the new season by far. Great writing specifically. Very clever, and I laughed throughout.
Anyone reading this review should know that seasons 1-4 are all mostly incredible TV, and you should not miss them. Season 5... well ok. With season 6 you would be better off just watching the first episode which was the only one which had any sort of originality. After that, you get a Twilight rip-off, a predictable space soap opera, and a shadow of a serial killer documentary, not to mention, the formulaic 'strong female character' throughout.
Season 6 is simply dialing it in. It's almost like watching your childhood hero getting fat and complacent. Love you Brooker, but I hope for better.