Imagine having a block function from social networks available in real life. In the unspecified future, people have chips in their temples, similar to those in The Entire History of You, which, among many other functions (such as taking photos by eyes), allow them to block other people, so that they can no longer see or hear each other.
In addition, the extracted chip automatically becomes your mental clone, a self-conscious copy of your mind that functions independently of you.
Both of these chip functions are very useful in this futuristic society, but, as in previous episodes, the question arises again as to how ethical and humane modern technology is, and whether it is worth the risk of countless possibilities of abuse.
The script consists of three intertwined stories, incredibly well worked out in just over an hour. The story is complex just enough to maintain attention and tension without getting lost in the perplexity. Great actors bring us well-written characters with whom it is easy to identify, so, in addition to an interesting premise, which makes us introspect, we also have a strong emotional drama. And like the icing on the cake, the episode ends with a pretty effective twist.
An additional plus for me is the presence of a large number of "easter egg" references to almost all previous episodes, which indicate the possibility that all previous "Black Mirror" stories are placed in the same time frame. Perhaps the best episode so far.
8,5/10.
In addition, the extracted chip automatically becomes your mental clone, a self-conscious copy of your mind that functions independently of you.
Both of these chip functions are very useful in this futuristic society, but, as in previous episodes, the question arises again as to how ethical and humane modern technology is, and whether it is worth the risk of countless possibilities of abuse.
The script consists of three intertwined stories, incredibly well worked out in just over an hour. The story is complex just enough to maintain attention and tension without getting lost in the perplexity. Great actors bring us well-written characters with whom it is easy to identify, so, in addition to an interesting premise, which makes us introspect, we also have a strong emotional drama. And like the icing on the cake, the episode ends with a pretty effective twist.
An additional plus for me is the presence of a large number of "easter egg" references to almost all previous episodes, which indicate the possibility that all previous "Black Mirror" stories are placed in the same time frame. Perhaps the best episode so far.
8,5/10.