Yes, yes, it's not your typical Black Mirror story, the episode was released as part of BM S6 but under a "Red Mirror" name to highlight that it was a departure from the usual "technology dystopia" theme.
But the execution was FLAWLESS. What's so amazing about this one is that the plot isn't even conceptually original or unique; at the abstract level it's been done a number of times in movies and TV series. But in true Black/Red Mirror style, the writing, the directing, the lighting, the soundtrack all combine in to a mesmerising hour of expert storytelling finesse which sucks you in to that universe completely.
You can see from the not-so-generous reviews that some people didn't like the change in artistic narrative, but if you're happy to allow yourself the opportunity to enjoy something which delivers the Black Mirror experience without just being more of the same "omg consciousness can be manipulated, or erased, or copied in to computers" universe we've all come to know and love, Demon 79 is a rare and real treat.
But the execution was FLAWLESS. What's so amazing about this one is that the plot isn't even conceptually original or unique; at the abstract level it's been done a number of times in movies and TV series. But in true Black/Red Mirror style, the writing, the directing, the lighting, the soundtrack all combine in to a mesmerising hour of expert storytelling finesse which sucks you in to that universe completely.
You can see from the not-so-generous reviews that some people didn't like the change in artistic narrative, but if you're happy to allow yourself the opportunity to enjoy something which delivers the Black Mirror experience without just being more of the same "omg consciousness can be manipulated, or erased, or copied in to computers" universe we've all come to know and love, Demon 79 is a rare and real treat.