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Black Mirror - Season 5 Episode 02: Smithereens
Although the modern technology has many benefits and it helps us at many things, it also can be a source of danger that may lead to death or make us lose our minds. In the fifth season of Black Mirror, we follow new exciting stories that make us see more about the negative side of the technology.
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June 06, 2019
It's the strongest entry in the new season, and every performer is fantastic, but the 70-minute runtime does the thin plot no favors, especially when the thematic undercurrent hinges on something far too simple to justify it.
June 05, 2019
"Smithereens" gets in a few interesting jabs, but Charlie Brooker's script is hampered by how thin the plot is, how long it takes for the action to get going, and how simplistic the big mystery turns out to be.
June 12, 2019
The criticism and condemnation may be familiar, but it's freshened up in the form of a thrilling and occasionally heart-breaking hostage drama.
June 06, 2019
Smithereens is a personal look at the side effects of staring at your phone all day. Scott's cabbie on the verge of an emotional breakdown makes equally addictive viewing.
June 12, 2019
This swing-and-a-miss approach continues into the next two episodes, sadly...
June 05, 2019
Much of the "Smithereens'" success can be attributed to Andrew Scott's committed, textured performance.
June 05, 2019
It ultimately feels like a sophomoric, slippery slope argument, with little nuance beyond "social media is bad," unlikely to edify anyone who's been following news of the tech world lately.
June 10, 2019
What keeps it together is a seriously committed and devastating performance from Scott and the little truth bombs and sly jokes that Brooker sneaks into every corner of the hour.
June 05, 2019
It's too bad that wasn't what the episode was ultimately about. Though "Smithereens" finishes weakly, the road there is pretty good, but unlike road trip clichés, Black Mirror is more about the destination than the journey.
June 14, 2019
Slow to start, but once Topher Grace enters this episode you will be on the edge of your seat. Once again Black Mirror hits home with technology today.
June 05, 2019
It's a gripping, old-fashioned thriller with shades of Taxi Driver that doubles as a vicious commentary on our crippling tech addiction, with sharp bursts of dark humor throughout.
August 22, 2019
Probably the best of this season's crop, and it does it all without any unlikely fictional technology.