Black Mirror – Season 1: The Entire History of You

Review Black Mirror The Entire History of You

The final episode of the season is all about the effect technology might have on a relationship. Liam (Toby Kebbell) is a lawyer who is applying for a new job. As he is travelling back to the airport we see him replaying the interview he just had. He is able to do this because of an implant, which has the size of a grain of rice, which records everything he experiences. Every “memory” is stored and can be replayed and is shown directly onto the eye (and ears).

Liam heads to a party his wife is also attending and during the evening he notices that she is acting strangely towards the host of the evening. What follows is best described as a detective in which every fact and detail is carefully looked over. In this case those facts are the recorded memories/experiences. As you’re watching this you have no idea what this will lead to. Is the main character too jealous or is his wife hiding something from him? The result is a fascinating episode where you are pulled through a big range of emotions, just like Liam. Continue reading