Really Dark Mirror

       I've been researching some of the qualities that make one of my new favorite shows, Black Mirror, so highly reviewed and popular. One notable aspect is that it is very emotionally stirring for the audience, as every episode causes the audience to feel shocked, depressed, and often times a combination of both. This may be specific to its episodic nature in that it wants to keep its audience coming back to each episode, but unlike most shows, every episode of Black Mirror tells its own unique story, but all the episodes revolve around a single, central theme: society's fear of the fast progression of technology and the dangers it could create.

    

    As I continue to research why nearly everyone thinks black mirror is so great, I am finding that it entertains its audience by shattering their expectations of what is going to happen, further enhancing the tension and suspenseful nature of it. It also sparks widespread discussion by not only its topics and themes, but through its shocking plot twists, special effects, and at times, well timed satiric humor. One of my favorite episodes of the show (and a lot of other episodes use this idea) implements the idea of an alternate setting within the digital world separate from the real world, but existing at the same time. This is only one example of how Black Mirror creates complex technological scenarios for its characters, while being somewhat easy for the audience to understand.

   

 I want to implement some aspects of its success into my own films, such as adding a shock factor or major plot twist that dismantles the audience’s expectations and uses them to tell a more compelling story. I fell that this will do an effective job of sending the message of my film not only fully, but also smoothly and subtly.