Nosedive is the first
episode of Black Mirror, which is a science-fiction, anthology series
that tries to reflect what life would be if we keep abusing technology.
The episode is set in a
world where people can rate each other from one to five stars for every
interaction they have, which can impact their socioeconomic status.
Lacie
(starred by Bryce Dallas Howard) is overly obsessed with her rating. She lives
in a small house with her brother and they’ll get kicked out of there in a
couple of weeks, so she’s searching for a home.
She finds one that she will
only be able to afford if she increases her rating in two weeks. Which is
going to be impossible unless something big happens, since the rating
system is programmed that way. She finds the perfect opportunity to do so after
being chosen by her popular childhood friend (Alice Eve) as the maid of honor
for her wedding.
The most exciting
thing about the episode is the way it shows you how unpredictable people are and
how most people only talk to you because of your social status.
In conclusion, it is a gripping,
believable and unforgettable episode that will make you think
twice about the way society works. I strongly recommend it to anyone who’s
addicted to social media and every person in general.
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