Black Mirror - The National Anthem Chl4 - No spoilers (YET)

[Stat Brother]

Black Mirror - 4oD - Channel 4

I'm surprised this hasn't had a mention here.

I found it nicely worked on many levels with a thoroughly satisfying (and obviously self satisfying) twist ending.

It's very Chris Morris, and I think would certainly appeal to his fans.

 

[Lenny Rider]

Would you class it as a thriller or black comedy though?

 

[amexee]

Would you class it as a thriller or black comedy though?

Laugh out loud comedy all the way.

Come on Cameron the pollsters say YES

 

[Stat Brother]

Very black comedy, I laughed a lot.
But but then the other levels media manipulation et al kicked in, made me think.

Can ask for much more than that from an hours programming.

 

[albion534]

I enjoyed it, but I would have liked it to have been shot over say 2 hour long episodes, as if u take away ad breaks, it's only 45 mins

And thought it would have been better as a whole, as I felt the ending was rushed

But I did enjoy it

 

[Stat Brother]

I enjoyed it, but I would have liked it to have been shot over say 2 hour long episodes, as if u take away ad breaks, it's only 45 mins

And thought it would have been better as a whole, as I felt the ending was rushed

But I did enjoy it

Totally agree

 

[RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased)]

Black Mirror - 4oD - Channel 4

I'm surprised this hasn't had a mention here.

I found it nicely worked on many levels with a thoroughly satisfying (and obviously self satisfying) twist ending.

It's very Chris Morris, and I think would certainly appeal to his fans.

I haven't watched it yet but recorded it. But wasn't it charlie Brooker that wrote it? The guy who does screenwipe/ newswipe and wrote dead set for channel 4. He's very funny and very dark, can't wait to watch it.

 

[DTES]

Absolutely loved it - though can't help but think it would have been even better had I known nothing about it before watching - still hard to believe a show was about that but if it was a complete surprise it would have really stunned me. I guess what I'm saying is...... if you haven't seen it yet I'd recommend doing so before you read on in this thread!

But yes, Charlie Brooker is brilliant. I loved his previous series as well (Dead Set) and looking forward to the next two episodes.

I guess, in addition to the "message" behind the episode are the two key questions:

1) Would you do "it" to save someone's life?
2) Would you watch if Cameron did it?

Thoughts?

 

[Stat Brother]

But yes, Charlie Brooker is brilliant. I loved his previous series as well (Dead Set) and looking forward to the next two episodes.

I guess, in addition to the "message" behind the episode are the two key questions:

1) Would you do "it" to save someone's life?
2) Would you watch if Cameron did it?

Thoughts?

1) Impossible to answer, which made the programme.
2) Hell yes, I did enjoy the fact that all the blokes looked away, not the women.

I could definitely see Booker sitting back in his chair stroking his beard in a self reverential glow as the end credits rolled.
'I got away with ALL of that, and still added more'.

 

[Norman Potting]

Entirely irrelevant I know but Charlie Booker is married to Konnie Huq.

 

[MattBackHome]

Entirely irrelevant I know but Charlie Booker is married to Konnie Huq.

And she co-wrote one of the episodes I believe.

 

[surrey jim]

Thought it was a fantastic, well written show. Looking forward to the next two.

 

[bristolseagull]

Really? I thought it was utter shit. Pure attention seeking from Brooker.

 

[Randsta]

Really? I thought it was utter shit. Pure attention seeking from Brooker.

I agree! I watched it and thought it was like a poor man's Spooks with Pig f**king! utter crap and didn't make me laugh once. I mean what was the point yeah yeah twitter facebook is taking over Yawn and the British public like watching sick stuff yawn...... If your going to do this (obvious satire) at least throw in a few jokes and make it funny otherwise there is just no point.