Daniel Kaluuya ( Get Out, Black Panther) stars as Bing alongside Abi (Jessica Brown Findlay, Downtown Abbey, Harlots) as two people who live in a society based on currency called “merits.” They must continuously cycle on a stationary bike to earn these merits, which can then be cashed in for various goods. Fifteen Million Merits (season 1, episode 2)Ĭoming off the heels of the disturbing first episode of Black Mirror, the second episode of the series continues the show’s mantra of worst-case scenario future situations related to our reliance on tech. Nonetheless, sometimes simplicity is all that’s needed to get the message across, and this episode about social media, personal accountability, and guilt is one that will hit close to home for many people. The episode was criticized for having too simple a message, though Scott received an Emmy nomination for his powerful performance. With parallels drawn between Smithereen and Twitter, as well as Jack Dorsey (Twitter’s CEO at the time) and Bauer, the underlying message behind the episode is about the power social media wields over people, and its damaging and dangerous addictive qualities. Jaden (Damson Idris) works for a dominant social media company called Smithereen and Chris believes he can reach the company’s billionaire owner, the eccentric Billy Bauer (Topher Grace), to make his demand: End his app once and for all, or else. Frustrated with people living with their heads stuck in their phones all day, a rideshare driver named Chris (Andrew Scott) decides to take a young man hostage. One of the most understated episodes of Black Mirror, Smithereens has a premise that’s relatable to just about anyone. Stripe is left with an impossible choice that sparks discussion and debate about morality, loyalty, and coercion. Even when they learn the truth, the soldiers’ memories are wiped at the end of each raid so they can do it all over again. They can commission heinous acts while using unsuspecting and otherwise unwilling individuals to achieve them. The episode touches on genocide and “genetic cleansing,” and the terrifying ways that technology can help militaries with nefarious intentions. But now that Stripe knows, can be continue? It’s meant to allow him to do his job without remorse, regret, or hesitation. He grapples with this reality, or rather altered version of reality, that is forced on him. But when the implant malfunctions, he discovers that these “roaches” aren’t monsters at all, but rather terrified humans, including women and children, trying desperately to survive under siege. Men Against Fire (season 3, episode 5) Laurie Sparham / NetflixĪ politically relevant episode, Men Against Fire follows a soldier named Stripe (Malachi Kirby) who is tasked with killing mutants known as roaches that he can spot using a neural implant.
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