Joan is Awful is very different to other Black Mirror episodes, as it opts for a more light-hearted tone. It starts high-concept, and ends really cleverly, but nothing else really happens in the middle to keep the viewer extremely hooked, safe for the comedy. Trimming at least 10 mins would've made this a short, slick, smart episode and an easy 8-9/10.
I wouldn't say it's an alternate reality of our own, as the other Black Mirror episodes are, but that's this episode's strength. It's simply just the right amount of imaginative to keep you engaged whilst also being quite funny. The ending is the only thing that makes this a black mirror episode, otherwise it's kind of a fun little adventure.
6.5/10.
I wouldn't say it's an alternate reality of our own, as the other Black Mirror episodes are, but that's this episode's strength. It's simply just the right amount of imaginative to keep you engaged whilst also being quite funny. The ending is the only thing that makes this a black mirror episode, otherwise it's kind of a fun little adventure.
6.5/10.