Black Mirror, Season 7
Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker, sadly, seems to read his own reviews and respond to the critics who praise certain episodes.
“San Junipero,” a season-three entry about two lesbians with a heartwarming ending, was hailed by reviewers in 2016 and so, season seven has another episode, “Hotel Reverie,” about two lesbians with a heartwarming ending.
“USS Callister” from season four delighted Trekkies and so, this season we get a sequel, “USS Callister: Into Infinity.”
What we don’t get anymore is originality, like we did when Black Mirror was a small British show in seasons one and two. Before Netflix entered the picture.
My grades for the six new episodes:
“Common People” — dark, depressing, timely, and thought-provoking. Just like the good old days. Grade: B
“Bete Noir” — great start to this one, but a silly ending. Grade: B-
“Hotel Reverie” — too long, and too obvious. It checks the “wokeness” boxes, though. Grade: C
“Plaything” — so-so episode, I think. I’ve already forgotten most of it. Grade: C
“Eulogy” — the best new episode, thanks largely to the ever-dependable Paul Giamatti. Grade: B+
“USS Callister: Into Infinity” — for die-hard Star Trek fans and computer-game nerds only. I grew so bored with the convoluted story and cartoon characters that I had to pause and take breaks. Beam me the hell out, Scotty. Grade: D
When Netflix took control of this formerly great series beginning with season three in 2016, it was the start of a long, slow decline.
Black Mirror is still a watchable show. The premises are intriguing, the acting usually fine, and Netflix does spend money on the productions. But the storytelling thrill is long gone.
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Trump vs. the Courts
The left saw no problem when millions of aliens crossed into our country illegally.
But now they expect each of 10-20 million illegal aliens to receive “due process” hearings? That will take a hundred years, and the left knows it.
If the Supreme Court doesn’t stop the madness, Trump should just ignore all of these radical-left court rulings.
If it was continually stymied by the courts, that’s what the left would do.
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