Do you want to watch a woman rummage through an entire house in what seems like real time, like you're watching a live stream of someone with OCD playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds? Then look no further.
We are given zero context with regards to both setting and characters (although one might argue that this episode doesn't really contain any characters, only plot functions). Sometimes holding back this type of information is crucial to the story because it will pay off later. My favorite Black Mirror episode "White Bear" is a prime example where this works beautifully. But in Metalhead there is no payoff, no explanation coming.
What has happened to the world that made it into an post-apocalyptic wasteland? Screw you, that's what.
Who were these people? Screw you, that's who.
Why was this warehouse seemingly stuffed to the rafters with teddy bears guarded by murderous robot dogs hellbent on killing anyone intruding, and apparently willing to follow someone to the ends of the world in order to complete its mission? Because screw you, that's why.
But perhaps it not about characters or story, but simply the visceral thrill? Well, then color me unimpressed. I couldn't wait for this elongated foot chase to be over and done with, hoping for a payoff that would never come.
However, in its favor, watching a knife wielding robot dog try to murder someone was hilarious. But I'm not sure that was the feeling they were going for.
We are given zero context with regards to both setting and characters (although one might argue that this episode doesn't really contain any characters, only plot functions). Sometimes holding back this type of information is crucial to the story because it will pay off later. My favorite Black Mirror episode "White Bear" is a prime example where this works beautifully. But in Metalhead there is no payoff, no explanation coming.
What has happened to the world that made it into an post-apocalyptic wasteland? Screw you, that's what.
Who were these people? Screw you, that's who.
Why was this warehouse seemingly stuffed to the rafters with teddy bears guarded by murderous robot dogs hellbent on killing anyone intruding, and apparently willing to follow someone to the ends of the world in order to complete its mission? Because screw you, that's why.
But perhaps it not about characters or story, but simply the visceral thrill? Well, then color me unimpressed. I couldn't wait for this elongated foot chase to be over and done with, hoping for a payoff that would never come.
However, in its favor, watching a knife wielding robot dog try to murder someone was hilarious. But I'm not sure that was the feeling they were going for.