[Season 5 Discussion Thread]

On 6/8/2019 at 4:54 AM, SWLinPHX said:

I liked this season but I think people are being more critical of the three episodes because there are only three.  Out of the two six-episode seasons I think there were at least three that were on par with or worse than these three.

Speaking only for myself here (obviously!), I am one of those who is critical of this season.  I see the point you are making and thought about it in my context.  The conclusion I came to is perhaps your point is valid to an extent but I would take it further.  Because we are 5 seasons in I guess I expected more. The first 3 episode seasons made me itch for more in a good way!  I couldn’t wait for the next episodes to come and gift me with new and exciting perspectives so I came away seeing the world a bit differently.  And even though there were episodes in those first seasons I didn’t particularly like (the very first one!) I was not critical of the season as a whole (other than being too short!) This short season, apart from some interesting scenarios that they could have taken in striking vipers and chose not to (just my humble opinion) I came away eager for the next season because I expected more from this one and I am hoping the next one will deliver.  I wasn’t a big fan of Bandersnatch either (loved the idea just thought the story itself was lacking) and feel the same about all of the episodes in this season.  I am however very glad to hear others enjoyed the season more than I did and hope the writing team decides to delve deep into BM territory next season.  Cheers.

[Season 5 Discussion Thread]

Hi all, new to this forum too!  I am also disappointed with this season.  It feels like a watered down, pixie dusted show that couldn’t help but add mainstream “edge” (haha that word probably just gave away how out of touch I am!) instead of intelligent and thought provoking story lines that leave viewers looking at their world in slightly different ways.  YMMV however I will keep hoping they get back to the show I enjoy for season 6!

[S05.E03: Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too]

I guess I am in the minority on this one.  I found it cartoonish (others have referred to it as a Disney movie - that is also a good description!) and very predictable. For me, it didn’t work, the whole reason I watch Black Mirror is to avoid cartoonish typecast characters and predictable storylines, hmmm...irony in play perhaps 😉.  In fact, I felt the same about all 3 episodes.  Hoping for a better season 6!

[S05.E01: Striking Vipers]

16 hours ago, CarpeFelis said:

Just one thing I didn’t get. After Karl talked about how much better the experience was as a woman, I thought for sure that Danny would try it out for himself. But no, they never went there. Could have been an interesting plot point.

Oh my gosh I thought the same thing and actually think that they missed out on a deeper plot point by not going there!  Glad I wasn’t the only one!