While the new batch of Black Mirror episodes are a major improvement from last season’s, they still aren’t as glorious as what came before. As usual, the writing and performances are phenomenal, but I feel like it’s missing the original flair that made me fall in love with the show in the first place. Overall, this season just feels like it sees its originality as more of a burden than an opportunity to stand out. Although change is good, it seems that the pandemic derailed the dark and twisted technology horrors we’re used to seeing for a more natural commentary on society as a whole.