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Black Mirror

The Waldo Moment

  • Episode aired Feb 25, 2013
  • 43m
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6.6/10
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A failed comedian who voices a popular cartoon bear named Waldo finds himself mixing in politics when TV executives want Waldo to run for office.A failed comedian who voices a popular cartoon bear named Waldo finds himself mixing in politics when TV executives want Waldo to run for office.A failed comedian who voices a popular cartoon bear named Waldo finds himself mixing in politics when TV executives want Waldo to run for office.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
38K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bryn Higgins
  • Writers
    • Charlie Brooker(based on an original idea for Nathan Barley by)
    • Christopher Morris(based on an original idea for Nathan Barley by)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Rigby
    • Chloe Pirrie
    • Jason Flemyng
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  • Director
    • Bryn Higgins
  • Writers
    • Charlie Brooker(based on an original idea for Nathan Barley by)
    • Christopher Morris(based on an original idea for Nathan Barley by)
  • Stars
    • Daniel Rigby
    • Chloe Pirrie
    • Jason Flemyng
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    • 38User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
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    Daniel Rigby
    Daniel Rigby
    • Jamie Salteras Jamie Salter
    Chloe Pirrie
    Chloe Pirrie
    • Gwendolyn Harrisas Gwendolyn Harris
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Jack Napieras Jack Napier
    Tobias Menzies
    Tobias Menzies
    • Liam Monroeas Liam Monroe
    Christina Chong
    Christina Chong
    • Tamsinas Tamsin
    James Lance
    James Lance
    • Conor Simpsonas Conor Simpson
    Ed Gaughan
    • Shaunas Shaun
    Kenneth Collard
    Kenneth Collard
    • Jimas Jim
    Michael Shaeffer
    Michael Shaeffer
    • Royas Roy
    Pip Torrens
    Pip Torrens
    • Philip Craneas Philip Crane
    David Ajala
    David Ajala
    • Jeff Carteras Jeff Carter
    James Richard Marshall
    James Richard Marshall
    • Monroe's Campaign Agentas Monroe's Campaign Agent
    Jack Monaghan
    • Hustings Hostas Hustings Host
    Louis Waymouth
    Louis Waymouth
    • Simon Finchas Simon Finch
    Daniel Tatarsky
    Daniel Tatarsky
    • Returning Officeras Returning Officer
    Michael Webber
    • MP Selection Committee 1as MP Selection Committee 1
    Abigail Thaw
    Abigail Thaw
    • MP Selection Committee 2as MP Selection Committee 2
    Bruce Mackinnon
    Bruce Mackinnon
    • MP Selection Committee 3as MP Selection Committee 3
    • (as Bruce MacKinnon)
    • Director
      • Bryn Higgins
    • Writers
      • Charlie Brooker(based on an original idea for Nathan Barley by)
      • Christopher Morris(based on an original idea for Nathan Barley by)
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    Storyline

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    Comedian Jamie Slater provides the voice for Waldo, a blue cartoon bear who interviews politicians for a late night topical satire show where Waldo generally humiliates them. Jamie's producer Jack Napier suggests Waldo stands as the local MP in the upcoming election, against pompous Tory boy Liam Monroe - one of Waldo's interview victims. —don @ minifie-1
    • reference to batman
    • camera shot of feet
    • job interview
    • cartoon character
    • cowgirl sex position
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In robotics terms, a waldo is a device that allows a machine or computer image to be controlled by a hand operated device, such as the one that is used to control Waldo the Bear. The term comes from the novella of the same name by Robert A. Heinlein in which the lead character builds advanced robot arms for himself.
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    7/10
    Vote Waldo!
    Of all the episodes of Black Mirror that I've seen, this one seems the least far fetched, when you look at the state of The UK right now politically, this doesn't seem too far off, people are so detached politically right now, that I can believe in this.

    It doesn't have the depth of other episodes, when you consider that this followed White Bear in particular, it does lack any sort of shock factor, or any real emotional depth.

    The moment where Jamie attacks the MPs is great, he clearly doesn't handle rejection well.

    Politics in 2018, I could vote for a blue bear.

    As a political geek I enjoyed this one, and love its relevance, but I get that the appeal to this one is more limited. Daniel Rigby and Tobias Menzies are both terrific.

    Better then it's perceived. 7/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Zeppotron
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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