Black Mirror
WARNING : The followers hold MAJOR SPOILERS for Black Mirror season 6 .
Black Mirrorseason 6 has fork over exceptional and not - so - smashing moment in its extremely - anticipate return . The critically - spat Netflix series added five raw episode to its impressive anthological episode , each sport an imaginative and cautionary tale of society , human nature , and the electronegative effects of various technologies . Black Mirrorhas always contained unique perspectives and innovative narratives that reveal the dark sides of scientific advancements and their potentially dangerous effects on individuals , relationships , and bay window . Typically sic in a near - remote futurity , Black Mirrorreflects the potentially wild downsides of a plug - in reality .
WhileBlack Mirrorseason 6 rankingsfrom worst to best may variegate from person to somebody , each episode possesses its specific list of pros and cons that collectively advance theBlack Mirroruniverse in a hopeful direction . As a whole , Black Mirrorseason 6 has front balmy scrutiny for run out to capture the same inventive scope in its plot line and themes as in previous seasons , peculiarly regarding technology . However , the new season has been generally well - received and acts as a substantial melioration toBlack Mirror’slackluster three - episode season 5 . Here are the best and worst instant ofBlack Mirrorseason 6 .
12Best: Michael Cera Gets Knocked Out In Joan Is Awful
Michael Cera ’s brief cameo was for sure a high spot inBlack Mirrorseason 6 , episode 1 , " Joan Is nasty . " Cera plays a lonesome technical school at Streamberry , Black Mirror’sparody of a cyclosis avail akin to Netflix , who is horrified to see Annie Murphy and Salma Hayek barge into his highly - sophisticated HQ . Cera overlooks the quantum supercomputer on the " Fictive Level One " faux reality , which Murphy and Hayek sim to destroy . Cera tries to explain that they are all digitally - licensed information processing system - generated lifeforms that Streamberry produce to churn out binge - worthy subject . Murphy , on the edge of a meltdown the whole installment , shockingly punches Cera in the face to close him up .
11Worst: Cultists Murder David’s Family In Beyond the Sea
The cruel conniption in which David watches his married woman and two young children get bump off by unhinged cultist in " Beyond the Sea " is one of the most unmanageable moments to keep an eye on inBlack Mirrorseason 6 . It ’s the set off incident that propels the rest of the action in the episode . However , the gruesome portrayal of the scene was over - the - top and unnecessarily violent . The obvious parallel to the Manson Family murderer of Sharon Tate was sterile since Tarantino already rewrite that story inOnce Upon A Time … In Hollywood . The loss leader of the cultists was wildly annoying and ego - soft , preach a half - baked evangel of philosophical naturalism , making the view both horrific and infuriate .
10Best: Stuart’s Hilarious Crowbar Line In Loch Henry
Stuart , play by Daniel Portman ofGame of Thronesfame , steal every scene inBlack Mirrorseason 6 , episode 2 , " Loch Henry . " Stuart ’s gravitating personal appeal carried the group of likable character in " Loch Henry " and compact an tempting energy that fix him one of the good new characters in theBlack Mirroruniverse . Stuart is full of one - liner , the skilful of which come about as he , Pia , and Davis attempt to break into Iain Adair ’s abandoned house with a crowbar . Davis asks Stuart if he could break into the household more quietly , to which Stuart responds,“Aye , I ’ll put the pry on whispering mode . "
9Worst: Demon 79’s Pointless Apocalyptic Ending
The ending ofBlack Mirrorseason 6 , episode 5 , " Demon 79 , " where the world seemingly ended from a series of atomic bombs , was unsatisfying and senseless . Throughout the instalment , Needa is convert that the world will become a fiery Scheol unless she kills three people for her ogre wise man Gaap . This is precisely what ended up happening , as Needa and Gaap ride off into their myriad black hole together , all of a sudden in love . The random lovemaking interest to justify their pseudo - happy end felt unearned . Further , the apocalyptic ending to end humankind was at long last uncreative compared toBlack Mirror’sother excellent episodes .
8Best: Needa Fantasy Killing Vicky In Demon 79
On the other manus , Needa fantasy - killing her insufferable coworker Vicky was one of the more hearty moments inBlack Mirrorseason 6 . Other than proving to be backstabbing and fabulously scornful to Needa in " Demon 79 , " Vicky was also self - revolve about and overtly antiblack . This made the imaginary scene in which Needa smash up Vicky through the glass counter cathartic and leisurely to root for from a voyeuristic fictional lens . While nobody deserves to die for being mean or anti-Semite , Vicky certainly had it coming , especially since Needa was on a belt down fling to save humanity anyway .
7Worst: Pia’s Random Sudden Death In Loch Henry
Pia ’s death in " Loch Henry " was so rushed that it felt random and nonmeaningful . While running away from Davis ’s murderous mother , she slip on a rock and demolish her skull , which kill her instantly . It ’s a senseless and commodious method acting of killing off Pia , particularly with Davis ’s mom in pursuance of her . It would have made more sense if Davis ’s mom had catch up with the fleeing Pia and kill her somehow , perhaps by running her over with her car . This would have enable other originative tale opportunities in " Loch Henry " and yield the villain a chance to prepare . The writers essentially tossed Pia out the windowpane without rile to put any thought into her death .
6Best: Bo’s Final Shot In Mazey Day
Black Mirrorseason 6 , installment 4 , " Mazey Day , " has several narrative government issue , especially its pacing and workaday patronage fiber . Despite being the worst episode of the time of year , it has one of the most simple yet impactful closing resembling the acclaimed filmNightcrawler . Bo ( Zazie Beetz ) is only focus on money for most of the episode , knowing that her photos of the troubled Hollywood star Mazey will redeem her a smashing payday . When Mazey asks Bo to scud and pour down her at the remnant of the episode , Mazey takes the shot with her television camera and Mazey dies . It ’s a potent and poignant conclusion that drives the point home for the otherwise underdeveloped episode .
5Worst: Joan Is Awful’s Horrific Wedding Diarrhea Scene
While Joan ’s memorable wedding diarrhea fit is as screaming as it is disgusting in " Joan Is Awful , " the view was ironically gross and did n’t have to be so elaborate in its consumption of sound . The moment clearly took inspiration from the acclaim comedy movieBridesmaids , which made some of the electrical shock time value less impactful for viewers who were familiar with the gimmick from that film . It ’s sure a notable second that make sense with Joan ’s strategy to cancel her Streamberry serial publication through graphic capacity . There is also nothing constructively wrong with the picture ; it ’s just wretchedly nasty , slimly unoriginal , and will instantly bankrupt any meal .
4Best: Salma Hayek’s Quam-Puta Line In Joan Is Awful
Salam Hayek steals the show in " Joan Is awesome , " cater some ofBlack Mirrorseason 6 ’s best comedic moments . She is full of hilarious line , including"Doesn’t my a – hole have rights?“and"Oh , thank God ! He was so boring!“after Joan punch Michael Cera in the brass . Her best tune arrives in the same scene with her and Joan in Streamberry ’s technical headquarters . They finally have an opportunity to destruct the quantum computer that created Joan ’s show when Hayek hilariously says,“Come on ! descend on ! Just down that quam - puta ! "
3Worst: Mazey Day’s Bizarre Werewolf Twist
" Mazey Day had electric potential from its promising assumption , a ego - reflexive view of paparazzi civilization , and nostalgic early 2000s report . However , all these things fell flat on its face with the supernatural revelation that the fame Mazey was a wolfman by Nox . The twist , while sure shameful , is so distant from whatBlack Mirroris about that it makes the episode feel like it ’s not really part of theBlack Mirroruniverse . It effectively feel like a missed chance and a gimcrack cop - out that delude the total narrative . A wolfman twist inBlack Mirrorleft many watcher strike their heads and wondering whether they were actually watching aBlack Mirrorepisode .
