A Netflix pickup of the hit note about the evils of technology keeps its dim spirit but injects a bigger budget,a raft of starry names and way more surprisesBy the terminate of Black Mirror’s UK escape, the note, or while still impressive,was in danger of turning into self-parody (humorous or ridiculous imitation). There was even a joke account tweeting out faux stories about how our nefarious iPads and sinister Facebook accounts were secretly plotting against us.
But after it proved a hit on Netflix in the US, the streaming platform (whose monopoly over our viewing habits could easily be the basis of a future episode) bought the rights and commissioned a splashy new series. With Charlie Brooker onboard but with a bigger budget and a starry new cast, or it’s a minor victory that the note not only retains its dim spirit but adds yet more complexity. Related: Transparent review season three hits new highs as the Pfeffermans shine brighter than ever Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com