We all correctly assumed that Black Mirror would be the #1 show on Netflix’s Global charts this week. However, none of us could have predicted which episode from the sci-fi juggernaut’s 6th season would be the most popular one. However, according to IMDB, Joan Is Awful is that girl.
The Netflix Synopsis For Joan Is Awful
“An average woman is stunned to discover a global streaming platform has launched a prestige TV drama adaptation of her life — in which she’s portrayed by Hollywood A-lister Salma Hayek Pinault.”
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Black Mirror. Annie Murphy as Joan in Black Mirror. Cr. Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023.
The episode was directed by Ally Pankiw. The sci-fi anthology was created by Charlie Brooker, who also penned the episode. The powerhouse cast includes Annie Murphy, Salma Hayek, Michael Cera, Ayo Edebiri, Wunmi Mosaku, and Lolly Adefope.
Twitter users had a field day with this meta episode. However, it also left them wishing they had paid more attention to Netflix’s terms and conditions when signing up for the streamer.
See what Twitter is saying about Joan is Awful
Joan is Awful is awesome. The fact that they are skewering Netflix on Netflix is brilliant. Plus, they mentioned not wanting to watch Loch Henry, a true crime show, while scrolling then the next episode is Loch Henry, about a true crime. This season is brilliant. pic.twitter.com/OSnTclAL2P
— Fantome (@fantome_blue) June 15, 2023
I loved #JoanIsAwful , the first ep of #BlackMirror. The episode goes full meta, inception-like, it hits close to home and is terrifying all at the same time. Annie Murphy & Salma Hayek are dynamic duo that I didn’t think I needed to see. pic.twitter.com/xQxBaXN2Ol
— Zofia Wijaszka (@thefilmnerdette) June 16, 2023
#BlackMirror #JoanIsAwful is among the finest, most creative, Swiss-watch-perfect piece of writing I’ve seen. Utterly sublime. Most movies don’t come close in double their running time. A masterclass for TV writers, who are currently setting fire to their laptops pic.twitter.com/PZOBsDamZO
— Simeon Courtie (@simcourtie) June 16, 2023
Joan is Awful is so meta, I really enjoyed it. Whilst not having a classic Black Mirror bleak ending, the themes explored of privacy invasion, advanced AI, and the question ‘if you don’t own you, who does?’ fit well with the show. Moral of the story, read the terms and conditions pic.twitter.com/1wy6AhAZLs
— Henry’s Reviews (@HenrysReviews23) June 15, 2023
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As a long-time Black Mirror stan account, I also had fun with this season’s premiere. I loved seeing all of these actors I love in a show that feels tailor-made for me. More importantly, I was relieved that we could still shake things up after 5 seasons and a Bandersnatch!
If you are new to the world of Black Mirror, then I encourage you to start with the first season. However, I am not the keeper of your Netflix password. So, here is the trailer for the new season if you want to know what the rest of us are excited about.
Watch the season 6 trailer
Do you think Joan Is Awful is the best episode of the new season? Or do you just happen to be as obsessed with Black Mirror as I am? Then we should discuss it immediately at @misssharai.
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