The season highlight is arguably “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too,” which explores teen pop culture via the figure of happy-go-lucky Ashley O.

We soon learn that Ashley is drugged by her aunt to keep her smiling and creating the music they want. As the episode progresses, we discover the lengths that those controlling her are willing to go to in order to capitalize on her smiling image.

Miley Cyrus gave a surprising performance, in which she had us deeply empathizing with the trapped woman being forced to be someone she is not.

She then had us laughing and rooting for a malfunctioned robot with the “real” Ashley’s personality, and we were rooting for the uncanny bot every step of the way. As far as entertainment goes, this absurd dystopian adventure is the pinnacle.

Episode two is generally being considered as the weakest of the three, although it definitely has something to offer. “Smithereens” focuses on a hostage situation in which the kidnapper is desperate to get hold of the
Smithereens company founder, Billy Bauer.

We quickly sympathize with the man holding a Smithereens intern captive, given that he clearly does not want to be doing what he is doing at all.

Overall, the episode is less of a sci-fi adventure and more of a social reflection on our own addiction to social media.

Finally, the season opener “Sniping Vipers” was a big surprise. Starring Marvel’s Anthony Mackie, the episode explores the possibility of alternative sexual relations through virtual reality. It caught us off guard but raised some interesting questions about gender fluidity and modern relationships.

After Danny and Karl’s online personas share a passionate kiss, Karl jokes that the pair are “gay now.” Danny denies it, but later accepts that the pair do have undeniable chemistry — it’s just that the chemistry is confined to the game.

The episode thus explores a new set of forms love can take and how the modern relationship has the potential to be flexible enough to accommodate.

Overall, season 5 was tame in comparison to some of the previous seasons, but it was also highly believable and moving. Charlie Brooker once again explores our own social reality through a series of futuristic scenarios, only this time, the events were new takes on things that are more or less already happening.

4/5

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The season will comprise of three episodes and will tell new dystopian tales of the technological future. The best part is that we don’t have to wait until Christmas, the episodes will land on Netflix on June 5.

What’s more, Miley Cyrus will be featuring in one of these glorious feature-length episodes. Marvel’s Anthony Mackie will also make an appearance along with Fleabag’s Andrew Scott.

The season looks like it will return to the season one style of fewer episodes which are meticulously crafted. In the later seasons, Charlie Brooker toys with the idea of consciousness and what that means but now, it seems that he has returned to the “aaahhh technology is scary” vibe, which is more entertaining and less confusing.

You can watch the first teaser here:

Earlier this year, Brooker revealed that he thinks people take the show too seriously. He said: “I think it’s often easy for people to overlook the dark humor that is in Black Mirror.

“Certainly when the ideas come about, it’s an idea that makes me laugh. But then we play it really straight. Having said that, I’m proud to be a morose individual.”

Catch the new season on June 5.

The post Check Out The First Trailer For “Black Mirror” Season 5 appeared first on Entertainment For Us.

The season highlight is arguably “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too,” which explores teen pop culture via the figure of happy-go-lucky Ashley O.

We soon learn that Ashley is drugged by her aunt to keep her smiling and creating the music they want. As the episode progresses, we discover the lengths that those controlling her are willing to go to in order to capitalize on her smiling image.

Miley Cyrus gave a surprising performance, in which she had us deeply empathizing with the trapped woman being forced to be someone she is not.

She then had us laughing and rooting for a malfunctioned robot with the “real” Ashley’s personality, and we were rooting for the uncanny bot every step of the way. As far as entertainment goes, this absurd dystopian adventure is the pinnacle.

Episode two is generally being considered as the weakest of the three, although it definitely has something to offer. “Smithereens” focuses on a hostage situation in which the kidnapper is desperate to get hold of the
Smithereens company founder, Billy Bauer.

We quickly sympathize with the man holding a Smithereens intern captive, given that he clearly does not want to be doing what he is doing at all.

Overall, the episode is less of a sci-fi adventure and more of a social reflection on our own addiction to social media.

Finally, the season opener “Sniping Vipers” was a big surprise. Starring Marvel’s Anthony Mackie, the episode explores the possibility of alternative sexual relations through virtual reality. It caught us off guard but raised some interesting questions about gender fluidity and modern relationships.

After Danny and Karl’s online personas share a passionate kiss, Karl jokes that the pair are “gay now.” Danny denies it, but later accepts that the pair do have undeniable chemistry — it’s just that the chemistry is confined to the game.

The episode thus explores a new set of forms love can take and how the modern relationship has the potential to be flexible enough to accommodate.

Overall, season 5 was tame in comparison to some of the previous seasons, but it was also highly believable and moving. Charlie Brooker once again explores our own social reality through a series of futuristic scenarios, only this time, the events were new takes on things that are more or less already happening.

4/5

The post “Black Mirror” Season 5: Surprising Yet Impressively Believable appeared first on Entertainment For Us.

The season will comprise of three episodes and will tell new dystopian tales of the technological future. The best part is that we don’t have to wait until Christmas, the episodes will land on Netflix on June 5.

What’s more, Miley Cyrus will be featuring in one of these glorious feature-length episodes. Marvel’s Anthony Mackie will also make an appearance along with Fleabag’s Andrew Scott.

The season looks like it will return to the season one style of fewer episodes which are meticulously crafted. In the later seasons, Charlie Brooker toys with the idea of consciousness and what that means but now, it seems that he has returned to the “aaahhh technology is scary” vibe, which is more entertaining and less confusing.

You can watch the first teaser here:

Earlier this year, Brooker revealed that he thinks people take the show too seriously. He said: “I think it’s often easy for people to overlook the dark humor that is in Black Mirror.

“Certainly when the ideas come about, it’s an idea that makes me laugh. But then we play it really straight. Having said that, I’m proud to be a morose individual.”

Catch the new season on June 5.

The post Check Out The First Trailer For “Black Mirror” Season 5 appeared first on Entertainment For Us.