Eulogy

Overwhelming emotion, and by far the best acting of the series. It doesn't always take some big twist for an episode to truly blossom or stand out, and this is a prime example of that. I would consider this one of the best episodes of Black Mirror to date. Paul Giamatti carries the load of this episode, delivering a polarizing performance of a man in the tail end of his life who remembers one of his greatest mistakes in a slow and painful way. There is no large twist but the revelations we find out at the end left me standing up clapping at the brilliance. I would highly recommend this episode to anybody who enjoys pure story mastery.

First review I've ever written here, so sorry if it's not as polished as others!

With a simple idea, but just the right amount of drama, the episode explores the passage of time and love, all within that unmistakable Black Mirror atmosphere. And my god, it really worked for me.

Paul Giamatti leads the episode with a performance that's both powerful and sensitive. The lighting is flawless, and the cinematography doesn't disappoint. The script isn't anything revolutionary, and the tech concept isn't overly complex, but the way the story unfolded-combined with the soundtrack-really got to me.

It's not the best Black Mirror episode of all time, but it's definitely the best one I've seen in years.

I didn't really hear much about this episode so I went in completely blind. WOW. What an absolutely gut-wrenching episode. The whole concept and the acting, absolutely incredible. Paul Giamatti absolutely nailed the role as well. I was a little mixed at the beginning since I wasn't quite sure where it was going, but by the end it really pulled everything together. The ending of this episode was probably my favorite of any episode in recent memory since at least San Junipero. Which was completely unexpected. Me and my girlfriend were both in tears by the end of it. One of the best Black Mirror episodes in years easily.

Paul Giamatti. I need not say more, but will anyways. Each season 7 episode has been so profound, that the science fiction aspect merely feels like it is in the room, but not in the spotlight. I am a huge lover of this genre, but I found these episodes to be even more than the genre itself. The concept of this episode was simple enough, and it wasn't so far fetched as Black Mirror can be. But somehow it impressed me beyond any other episode. Was it Giamatti? Was it the premise? I think both, but mostly the actor. He wonderfully portrayed the human element of love, regret, grief, and pain. What it is to live and to love. The end scene captured those complex feelings of being human. Wow. The words escaped my lips as I watched Giamatti emote on the screen. What a wonderful portrayal.

It's a slow build up to the final reveal. The emotional payoff is worth it, though. It's nothing new or groundbreaking, it just hit me at a deeper level than anything I've seen in quite some time. It had me reflecting on my young adult years in the early 1990s, which lines up with the timeline presented in this episode. Although the great actor Paul Giamatti is a few years too old to make the years make sense, he delivers a powerful performance. Perhaps those who married their high school sweetheart or who have never had a love lost might not be able to connect with this episode. Although many who have experienced heartbreak in relationships and end up looking back decades later with regret or not sure why it didn't work - this episode is for you. I started thinking about my first love from over 30 years ago because of this episode, who I haven't spoken to or thought about in 20 years. When a show can move you like that, it's done its job.