Plot: A man is sent a new device that can help him relive the memories of his past. He uses it to go back to the moment when he met his one true love. Sadly, he doesn't have any clear pictures of her, and his recollections are fuzzy. She left him out of the blue, and he never really managed to get over her.
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May 11, 2025
This Black Mirror ep chases a more dramatic tone. These are usually the fan favorites, I can't say I've been impressed so far with these somewhat feeble attempts to mix sci-fi and drama. It's not that the premise is bad, it's more that the plot remains the main focus, and the drama doesn't get much room to breathe.
Paul Giamatti does a solid job, but he isn't helped by the script. There are some bland twists, and the presentation is borderline cheesy, turning some of the dramatic potential into sentimentality. Maybe a longer runtime would've created a bit more space for genuine emotion, but I fear this particular terrain just isn't Brooker's strong point.