Black Mirror: See What You are Missing

Netflix did us all of favor by hosting two seasons of Britain's Black Mirror, a collection of self-contained dramas that are certain to leave you a little unsettled.  I wrote about this series years ago when it was hot in Britain yet less well-known here.  Well, now you can easily catch up and see it for yourself during the holiday break.  

Back in 2012 I wrote about the first season's three episodes.  Well, here is a little more on the second season's three episodes:

-- Be Right Back:  This episode involves a couple moving to the countryside, experiencing a tragedy, and trying to overcome it with technology.  As fascinating look at the danger of getting what you asked for.

-- White Bear:  This is a very disturbing look at crime and punishment, and how all of us have become voyeurs to a questionable justice system.  With all the stories in the news about police arrests gone bad, and the role of video cameras, this story could not be more timely. 

-- The Waldo Moment:  This final story says a lot about the electorate falling for the cynical candidate.  Again, a very timely story in a time of low poll ratings for Congress and poor voter turnout at elections.  I just hope we don't go this route.

A special holiday show called White Christmas was also broadcast in the UK recently, though it is not part of the Netflix collection.  The 90-minute series starred Jon Hamm and was showing in multiple parts.  Let's hope Netflix adds this story as well (I also found it was posted to YouTube).  And maybe we will even see a third season of Black Mirror at some point.