BLACK MIRROR | Mazey Day (2023) Season 6 Episode 4 Recap & Honest Review
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🎬 In the fourth episode of Charlie Brooker's revived series, a hit-and-run incident leads to a thorough chase by the Paparazzi. Zazie Beetz stars as an investigator into a missing starlet, which becomes quite the trek into the unknown. But is it for better or worse?
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This season didn't feel like Black Mirror. It felt like some random anthology series you stumbled upon bored at 2am on Hulu. This episode pissed me off so much
Yeah, me too. Charlie Brooker tried to innovate but the result wasn't good, especially in the Mazey Day
@@gerson_19episode 1 and 3 were great
Lol it felt like black mirror what are you on about lol
@@awakentruth47The past 5 seasons of Black Mirror episodes were about new tech and the possibilities in which they affect individuals and society as a whole.
This episode had no new tech. All it is is a grown up version of Goosebumps. It started off well with delving into the paparazzi theme but it eventually went nowhere thought-provoking. Ended with a cliche'd stereotype of the paparazzis taken to the extreme. Might as well be in an American Horror Stories show.
I was thinking the same thing
I laughed so hard at the werewolf twist. It was so outta left field. I was genuinely terrified until that happened
Charlie broker had mentioned that he debated a ton about making this a “red mirror” episode. And if he had done that I think it would be better. If they made a spin-off called “red mirror” and put mazey day and demon 79 in it. I think then the episodes would had have more praise because both are unrelated to technology and instead about society.
If that were the case, I reckon Loch Henry could even be a Red Mirror episode. Why do I now wanna see Red Mirror more than Black Mirror now 😂
I feel like Mazey Day still has to do with technology, just not futuristic technology. Can’t speak for demon 79 lolll
My analysis of BM is that it’s more about what can happen with technology when it’s put in the wrong hands (for example, thinking of Black Museum with Rolo Haynes & Nish- Rolo used his technology for evil, Nish repurposed it to seek Justice/vengeance). With this episode (werewolf plotline aside??), I’d argue the technology is the camera & we’re seeing the lengths to which people will go for a quick buck
I really disliked the werewolf twist of this episode. It just didn't feel like Black Mirror to me, everything about BM relates to technology and is grounded in (probable) realism. I tried looking back at previous episodes to see which had supernatural aspects, and I couldn't find any (the closest I guess was Be Right Back, but that was definitely AI), so the twist was definitely out of left field.
I agree 100%, it just wasnt black mirror, it didnt make you think about the possibilities of the future and the role technology could take on, it was just a classic, rather banal warewolf story that's been done a thousand times
Black Mirror : Bandersnatch
I think a large fan base of the black mirror bandwagon has correlated the show with just super advanced technology and it’s negative effects on humanity. The show isn’t just about futuristic technology lol. Never has been, it’s about the way humans behave and react to every day complex problems that affect us all collectively. Technology is just an add-on to these problems we face. Being a paparazzi is also using technology. (Cameras) it depicts how we as humans have utilized an amazing invention to capitalize off each other for profits without taking into consideration the feelings of those we record without consent. Just because they didn’t use edgy year 4,000 technology doesnt mean it’s any less good or “black mirror-like” lol.
@@MattB90 people missed the mark on this episode, it’s not meant to be seen from a literal point of view.
I honestly think this show is largely ditching the technology angle and going the route of just become a sci-fi and horror anthologies. It's a lot easier to do that and easier to appease a larger audience that way. The fans that loved the show for what it used to be will fall off and more casual fans and general audience will enjoy it
Hell, I love the first two seasons of BM and haven't been that pleased with it sense, but I enjoyed this season the most since it's made its way to Netflix. It's hard break from the original concept in season 6 has allowed me accept it's not Black Mirror anymore and I can ow enjoy it as a horror anthology hopefully. .
Wow the moment she turned into a wolf I was like wtf? How lazy are the writers? Then again, I was able to guess all the twists of all the other episodes, but this is so stooopid, I wouldn’t have guessed it 👎🏽
btw zendaya feet r tasty
It's not just a play on the word "dogged". By Mazey transforming into a werewolf, the prey becomes the hunter and the hunters becomes the prey. The paparazzi stalk and destroy their prey like predators, until Mazey Day becomes the predator chasing them down and killing them.
Yes! That's what I got
Very disappointed with this episode, there are tons of movies about werewolves and there was nothing even special about it, it did not have a feeling of Black Mirror at all... It was more like an average slasher movie... Black Mirror should be unique and mind-blowing, that's what everyone loves about this show.
This felt more like an episode of American Horror Stories. Didn’t feel like a black mirror episode at all
It had potential until the werewolf reveal tbh
So american horror stories is a bunch of badly written stories?
That's the major difference I noticed with this episode compared to other black mirror episodes..... The writing was horrible on this one
@@langreeves6419 American horror stories is a spin off of American horror Story, which is actually a very good show. But yes this episode was just bad
This felt like Black Mirror tried to pull their own 'Stake Out' from Inside No 9, and it just didn't work
This episode has me worried about the future of the series
@@apathy2454ah does a bit but I reckon this was pushed by Netflix not because they wanted to make it but because Netflix wanted more content, hence some subtext on Joan Is Awful, I think this series probably initially had 3 episodes and Netflix begged for 2 more. And I think the added 2 were Joan is awful and this because they both don’t feel as fleshed out as they could.
The Stakeout is a personal favourite of mine!
@@UnleashTheGhouls it's a great episode for sure!
This episode is a perfect example of how an audience is able to accept the most unrealistic things on your show AS LONG AS it follows the rules that the show set out from the beginning. We are happy to accept digital streams of consciousness and the like, but a werewolf is so out of left field it just felt off. Felt like I was watching some spoof comedy film of a 80s werewolf film. It’s like if Harry Potter just all of a sudden started having advanced robots.
The premise for Mazey Day was promising and does provide some valuable social commentary, however this episode was massively let down by the twist.
This felt like a twilight zone episode than a black mirror episode
YESSS I SAID THE SAME THING
I had thought she "took the shot" as revenge for killing her friend.
her from deserved it
Omg that makes alot more sense
I think she took the shot because in the end she is selfish and deep down still values money over morals.
That's a GREAT call which I overlooked!
Didn’t like this episode for BLACK MIRROR. It would have been good on its own spin off RED MIRROR instead.
I thought that the reason why she couldnt stop herself from taking that photo in the end cause she owed money to her landlord ...money is pretty good motivator especially if you are desparate
They already had a few millions worth on the cameras lol..
This one might be my least favorite episode in the whole series. A werewolf twist? It was done better in the movie Trick R Treat way back in 2007.
people didn’t like this episode but it Has to be one of my favorites!
Same
you're not a internet sheep thats why
Really glad you enjoyed it!
This is such a simple story that I've seen a few times before. But the writing and direction made it seem fresh.
What was the point of mazey hitting someone with her car while DUI if she was just gonna end up being a werewolf???😭😭
She got bit by the werewolf when she hit it.
the dude she bit was a werewolf. When she went to inspect the person she hit he was still a werewolf and bit her. Only when he died he turned back to his human form as we see it happening with her too.
I thought the werewolf twist was FUCKING STUPID and ruined all the serious themes explored.
Felt like an AI episode too
The AI would have made an episode about the dangers of tech
I thought they were going to go with somehow exchsnging her conscious with a digital conscious or something, therefore making her a souless but undetectable replica/AI her. 2nd i thought they might go with a demon/exorcist angle with the chain and Dr. Babish angle. .....then i saw her turn into a wolf and laughed and felt dissapointed. The setting shouldve been the 80's if u wamtwd to be nostalgic
I thought she was gonna turn into a turkey when the main character said they're forcing her to go cold turkey. Would've been a way better episode
The episode be better if they have done a Joan Is Awful to the paparazzi as a twist instead of the wolf.
Werewolf is a symptom of lazy writing.
This entire episode seems thrown together just to have an episode.
Some opening scenes I found irritating; "'I’ll open a window,"' continues cooking instead. The searching and finding her car keys in her purse when they should’ve logically been in the ignition, had me shaking my head. Wish I bailed there but sadly suffered through to the end
While I thought the werewolf thing was initially out of place, I interpreted it as a means to making a much bigger point. To me, it showed that no matter how much danger this photogs were in, their drive for a huge story and a massive payday still had a stronger influence over a sense of self-preservation.
And although the female photog initially acted more practically, and with compassion to actually try to help Mazey escape before she realized what the situation was, she still ultimately ended up letting the lure of a huge payday influence her choices at the end.
The supernatural element does throw you for a loop, but the Black Mirror- style commentary is still there.
Wow humans are greedy and will do anything for money. So deep
We will support you no matter what. Keep making more content like this.
We've got you!
I don’t even care about the werewolf twist, even tho it is stupid af, but I was REALLY hoping she would just kill everyone at that point. Like why wasn’t the paparazzi chick punished for basically bringing about all the deaths? Like yeah, she didn’t kill them, but if she minded her own fucking business maybe no one would’ve died? Why does the bad guy get to live at the end? Whats the point?
If you wanna make a commentary about paparazzi and invasion of privacy, AND you have a werewolf, why not use that werewolf to give me a satisfying ending?
Im so pissed right now. Like what’s the point of this episode???
Even before mazey appeared as a werewolf i was laughing from how bad was this episode, after that i was genuinely dissapointed
The idea of having a werewolf was not bad
But this episode is just so horribly written
I really disliked this episode. IMHO its just very weak. I even don't care too much about the different style and topics BM usually has, it just doesn't has the quality of the other episodes of this show. Especially after watching the three very intense an well written episodes of this season before.
The werewolf ruined it completely
Totally went "Really? A werewolf? She's a werewolf?" when the twist was revealed. The episode was ok until the twist. This episode was the weakest of the bunch and it'd be rated even lower if there were more episodes. It just didn't feel like a "black mirror" episode.
I thought it would’ve been more interesting if the transformation was cause by stress. So they just keep pushing and pushing until she snaps
It did not scream black mirror to me. But I love monster movies so I absolutely loved this episode.
So did she actually hit and run someone or did she werewolf kill them?
She ran over a werewolf, when she went out to see if she could help, the werewolf bit her before dying
@@Rex13013 ooooooh gotcha
And later died as a man, thats why she was surprised when the taxi driver said: a man
@@silverpearl7 Yup
It's quite reductive to say paparazzi = bad is the takeaway here. Our inherent need to disrespect privacy and engage in gossip is why paparazzi exist in the first place - to supply our demand for it.
I agree with everyone's criticisms about the werewolf twist have been discussed already, but I'd have to disagree with the interpretation of Beetz' character having a regression at the end.
One aspect is money, she needs money for her rent (though if this was the focus they should've showed her financially struggling more). Another is the logical aspect - she needed Mazey to shoot herself and get evidence of it otherwise she would've ended up looking guilty.
I feel like the end was more of a commentary of the toxic cycle of working in morally dubious businesses like the paparazzi. Bo clearly wants to escape the business but finds herself drawn back to it no matter what.
wow, this is a great interpretation! I totally agree, especially with the cycle of toxicity displayed through Bo’s life
Im just wondering why the hell they didn’t kill off Bo at the end. Like, it was the perfect setting for it. We have a fucking werewolf. Lets punish the supremely unlikable paparazzi chick. Let her fuck around and find out.
Why does she get to live? I am so incredibly annoyed at this episode.
i enjoyed this episode
A werewolf though ? where is the technology ? It could have been cool if they modernized the Paparazzi aspect or even if they modernized the werewolf or both. but this just seemed like a knock off of American Horror Stories. If they're going to abandon the shows premise maybe they could do it for something that is more original and not so over saturated in the market already. I truly believe the twist of this episode was that it was written by chat GPT, thats the only way i've been able to get over the trauma of this confusing mess.
Black Mirrors most “Inside no 9” like episode
Except not as good…
This seemed like an unformed episode of "Inside No. 9"
this left a bad taste in my mouth i had to watch hated in the nation afterwards
God that was SUCH an incredibly good episode. Amazing storytelling and making a very clear and interesting commentary about our society. Wonder what happened to the writing, to go from there to here
I’m so annoyed that they just sprinkled in supernatural into a sci-fi anthology series. At what point did they think those 2 things should co-exist, furthermore the point of the anthology is that basically all of this is in the same story universe so basically werewolves are now a thing? Like back when 15 millionaire merits was aired. So dumb
I dont so much mind the existence of a werewolf in black mirror, I just dont think there was a point to it. Good black mirror episodes have some sort of lesson, some sort of angle.. This one had it too, with all the stalking people and such, leading me to expect a point about humanity valuing entertainment over empathy.. but not really, the theme and pacing of the episode gets thrown out in favor of watching a werewolf kill a bunch of people.
I mean it could be looked at as the tables being turned on the paparazzi,
The photographers were acting like predators hunting down there own prey so they can make money, but at the end she became the hunter and that paparazzi the prey.
@@simonorourke4465 I mean, but its such a non-clever way to do it.. Like whats the point here? Be careful who you harass, they may turn around and kill you? Theres no angle ot depth to it imo
@@MaMastoastand they didn’t even kill off the paparazzi chick at the end to at least make it a bit satisfying. Im with you on this one, i just don’t get the point this episode is trying to make.
2/10
Worst of the series. Terrible script, very short, meaningless and does not have any Black Mirror vibes at all. It started with an interesting paparazzi angle but then just devolved into being another monster horror story.
“Meaningless” - fucking thank you. That’s the perfect way to describe this episode. Meaningless.
Definitely my least favourite of series 6, I did like the werewolf stuff but it happens WAY too late in the episode.
I was enjoying it but the ending didn't land too well I thought. Firstly the whole werewolf thing. I wouldn't mind it if it were explained in any way at all, but the way it was dropped with zero explanation just leaves me with a bunch of questions. It seems people in Hollywood know about the existence of werewolves but are keeping it a secret for some reason? If Mazey became a werewolf does it mean people from the diner are gonna become werewolves? Why did Mazey take the photo at the end? It seemed like she took a photo right at the same instant, so that both "shoot"s coincide. But you can't even publish a photo like that and she had a ton of other photos, she was already gonna become rich and famous for her pics and story. I dunno it just was not satisfying.
The hunters became the hunted i guess
I liked this but it was not Black Mirror. If it was in a more supernatural anthology series it would have worked a lot better.
so this ep triggered some violent vibes in me towards them paparazzi.. I often get anxiety trying to put myself in the shoes of famous youtubers because of various degrees of insane in people.
on another note, I'd like to recommend warning (2021) w thomas jane. it's not like black mirror but I can see how people get black mirror after taste after watching it tho.
Episodes 4 and 5 weren’t black mirror. Should have been released under a separate horror anthology style series, but not black mirror. Episode 2 was borderline also not black mirror worthy. So disappointed with this season overall.
I'm almost sure this episode was a ripoff of the night flier, if you have seen the movie, you will know right what i mean, extremely similar premises about the same thing and a mosnter twist at the end, except night Flier actually does it good
Episode was short also not entertaining. There was no purpose to add a warewolf, it made episode worse than it is which is harder thing to do.
this review seemed longer than the episode
In a good way or a bad way? 😂
@@UnleashTheGhouls all good lol
@@SetInTheWestDoc There's a relief!
@@SetInTheWestDoc how does a 10min video seem longer than an hour long episode that had a slow pacing? This is nonsense mate and your comment comes off as an insult to a well made video
@@jakemeredith278 I take it you woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. It's a joke you doth
Hello, I have a RUclips video on location of the diner in this episode its in Malaga Spain
What a fun twist! Did NOT see that coming. LOL
This was the weakest episode
you're acting like the main charcter isnt an professional... she got the information and came up with her own conclusions by using common sense
i thought bm was about technological twist and turn carrying the whole story...but this is shit truely...Not what i expected
So before i even dare to watch this one, that seems to have the worst ratings of all, i took the comment of somebody else in some review, and watched the "so hated Miley Cyrus episode". And i must say, i liked that one more than 6e02 and 6e03 at least, was for me more on line with 6e01.
But guess for me is "dark" not so important than a story that makes sense, that has maybe a dark underlying twist, but can also be funny here and there. And the most important of course, that there is the main theme of Dark Mirror about bad things that may result out of modern technolgy, and that was totally missing at least in 6e02.
I meanwhile learned that it is maybe about fans of "true crime show", that i'm however have zero interest in, and that in the end also don't really have much to do with modern tech.
Now, i already read somewhere, that this episode also has not much of that in it, so should i sit still through it (yeah, of course i will and then regret it) or should i directly skip to the last episode, that is my last hope now ?
Also in this case i really hate to say that i was again proven right with my dislike of anthology stuff which started with "Fargo".
The least black-mirrory of all Black Mirror episodes. In any case she should have killed a man as a wolf, not high.
It was easily the worst episode of BM I've ever seen
this whole season was ass, except for the one with aaron paul
This was one of the worst episodes from the entire series.
PAX?
The acting was good but the storyline was ughhhh
This was my favorite episode of the season. The ending was good. Can't go wrong with werewolves!
Really?
what
worst episode
This episode was pure 🗑
Woah woah woah…… you’re from England?????? How??? For how long???? Haha. But yeah I also thought this was tacked on. If memory serves black mirror has never done anything supernatural and then this happens??? Why???? It also came out of nowhere. Like I’d get it if she was attacked earlier or kept attacking people and blacked out but NOPE she’s just a werewolf and we have to just accept it.