Liked: The varied runtimes
At just over 40 minutes, “Mazey Day” is one of the shortest Black Mirror entries ever, while the 80-minute “Beyond the Sea” could be its own standalone film. The series may yank Netflix’s chain a bit this season, but one of the benefits of being on the streamer is the freedom to tailor each episode length to best suit its story. That said, most of the episodes do average around an hour—but it makes a big difference when they’re allowed to find their own rhythm rather than cramming or stretching to fit a certain frame.
