Black Mirror is one of the best shows currently on TV. The updated Twilight Zone-style show blends twisted reality with technology in the near future. Each episode from season 1-4 is easily watchable and at least very good, while many episodes are brilliant. Sometimes the twist isn't at the end...but at the beginning or the middle...it always keeps you on your toes and delivers. You find yourself saying, "I could see that happening within the next 5-10 years." And some of the plot lines are starting to drift into reality today. Black Mirror seasons 1-4 are a must watch.

Then there is the fifth season. Do not bother. Each show is terrible. The stories get ridiculous, are pointless, or have characters you just do not care about. Like too much in Hollywood these days diversity was put ahead of story the episode called Striking Vipers. It has an LGBT storyline...that isn't really LGBT...and doesn't seem to know what to do with itself other than check off a box for an LGBT theme. They weren't willing to go where it needed to go or just thought virtual reality sex would be enough to make it interesting...it does not. Check out the earlier episode, San Junipero for a brilliant LGBT storyline that works on all levels. Episode 2 in season 5 is completely forgettable. And episode 3 with Miley Cyrus attempts to make you feel sorry for vacuous pop stars but instead makes you hate them all the more. Season 5 seemed mailed in without much effort.

Season 6 needs to be a great improvement or the show could lose viewers. Watch seasons 1-4...skip season 5 altogether.