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Raka_Putra 09/06/23 1:16:56 PM #1: |
Screen buzzes, cracks
Welcome back! This second episode of the series really brought to the forefront 'taking technology to outrageous heights' that becomes associated with the series later on. Set in a world where most of society must cycle on exercise bikes in order to earn currency called "merits", the episode tells the story of Bing (Daniel Kaluuya), who meets Abi (Jessica Brown Findlay) and convinces her to participate in a talent show so she can become famous. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifteen_Million_Merits Guideline:
Previous ratings: 6.15 - S1E1 - The National Anthem --- "A blank page or canvas, his favorite. So many possibilities." - RIP Stephen Sondheim, 1930-2021 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Raka_Putra 09/06/23 1:18:38 PM #2: |
8.5/10
I really enjoyed this one and the ending is pretty heartbreaking, but I love it. Also man last episode was really a base breaker, earning both 1 and 10, though it settles somewhat in the middle anyway. --- "A blank page or canvas, his favorite. So many possibilities." - RIP Stephen Sondheim, 1930-2021 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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scarletspeed7 09/06/23 1:30:09 PM #3: |
8.9/10
My greatest complaint for this episode is my desire to see more of the nuance of the every day lives of both the haves and have-nots in this particular society. And when that's the complaint, then you've done an extremely good job of drawing me in and engaging me with the basic premise. I think this episode shows how Black Mirror can keep itself from becoming modern Twilight Zone, which was a pitfall it ran aground of many times afterwards. --- "It is too easy being monsters. Let us try to be human." ~Victor Frankenstein, Penny Dreadful ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GenesisSaga 09/06/23 1:30:35 PM #4: |
I'll rewatch it when I get home. Great topic series, Raka!
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VengefulKaelee 09/06/23 1:36:18 PM #5: |
9/10 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Xeybozn 09/06/23 1:36:38 PM #6: |
9.5/10
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Raka_Putra 09/06/23 1:47:57 PM #7: |
GenesisSaga posted...
I'll rewatch it when I get home. Great topic series, Raka!Thanks! Glad people seem to be enjoying it. Really looking forward to seeing the reception to my favorite episode though it'll be a while. --- "A blank page or canvas, his favorite. So many possibilities." - RIP Stephen Sondheim, 1930-2021 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LuisSera 09/06/23 2:09:13 PM #8: |
9.5/10
My favourite of the pre-Netflix era --- "Eet's game time..." https://soundcloud.com/luissera/intro/s-VvkMJ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Great_Paul 09/06/23 2:10:40 PM #9: |
This is the only episode I've seen
9/10 --- Bear Bro https://backloggery.com/frausky ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Snake5555555555 09/06/23 3:04:02 PM #10: |
10/10
My favorite episode of the series. Explores so many interesting and engaging topics - gamification of life I think being one of the most damning. It's a sickening world, dominated by screens and Pavlov's dog style rewards and you don't have to be a genius to recognize just how much the real world is becoming just like it. Early Black Mirror was just something magical in capturing these "5 minutes in to the future" feels that episodes in later seasons just lack. Couple that with pointed critiques of braindead reality shows and becoming the very thing you rebel against and you really just have a well-rounded episode that frightens me just as much now as it did a decade ago. --- I've decided to put my fears behind me. I'm not going back. Halloween 2023 - https://letterboxd.com/crossbonesgt/list/halloween-2023/ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightningStrikes 09/06/23 3:11:53 PM #12: |
9/10.
This is the episode that won me over to Black Mirror. Daniel Kaluuyas performance is terrific. --- I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh azuarc ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mobilezoid 09/06/23 3:33:52 PM #13: |
7/10
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mcflubbin 09/06/23 3:40:09 PM #14: |
8.5/10
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Lopen 09/06/23 3:46:37 PM #15: |
8/10
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Cavedweller2000 09/06/23 4:41:33 PM #16: |
9 out of 10
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GenesisSaga 09/06/23 9:15:15 PM #17: |
10
Man that was so good --- That girl is poison... Never trust a big butt and smile :> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Jesse_Custer 09/06/23 9:49:39 PM #18: |
9.5 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Johnbobb 09/06/23 10:40:22 PM #19: |
9.1
Basically what scarlet said, and I think it improves on multiple watches --- Khal Kirby, warlord of the Super Star Khalasar PSN/Steam: CheddarBBQ https://goo.gl/Diw2hs ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Raka_Putra 09/07/23 7:34:34 AM #20: |
Up for the morning crowd.
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Dels 09/07/23 8:00:35 AM #21: |
9/10 what snake said again, a very "meta" episode that actually holds up a mirror in the sense that the in-universe characters are being delivered this message about how they need to wake up and take back control of their lives instead of just mindlessly watching TV all day - and the viewer basically watches the episode and says "wow that's so true, this could be our society, we should do something about that" and then just continues mindlessly watching TV and probably doesn't do anything at all (and unlike the first episode, the characters are actually relatable hence the higher score) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MysteriousStan 09/07/23 9:07:08 AM #22: |
9/10 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Forceful_Dragon 09/07/23 9:38:42 AM #23: |
9
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Menji 09/07/23 9:41:24 AM #24: |
9.5
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Bitto 09/07/23 10:54:37 AM #26: |
9/10
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Ngamer 09/07/23 12:05:13 PM #27: |
9.5
Almost perfect television. --- Congrats to azuarc, Mario Kart 64 AND GameFAQs Contest Legend! board8.fandom.com/wiki/The_Show | thengamer.com/xstats ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Mythiot 09/07/23 2:20:25 PM #28: |
10/10 Literal star-making performance from Daniel Kaluuya. 1) Fifteen Million Merits 2) The National Anthem ... Copied to Clipboard!
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plasmabeam 09/07/23 3:12:56 PM #29: |
8/10
Great, but dragged at times. --- ~Jacksonville Jaguars~ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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HaRRicH 09/07/23 3:46:54 PM #30: |
Only seen a few episodes but this was excellent.
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htaeD 09/07/23 4:01:04 PM #31: |
9.5/10
The episode that hooked me --- Violet IGN: Malta, Sword IGN: Pandora Home: Pandorian/JBURSQAVTAGA ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GenesisSaga 09/08/23 10:55:49 AM #32: |
I watched the next episode in anticipation of the next topic. I hope it's posted soon while it's still fresh in my mind. I have thoughts!
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Commodore 09/08/23 12:22:19 PM #33: |
9
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