ELECTRIC DREAMS Season 1 Review - The New Black Mirror? (no)

[@JordanEppersonEveryAtomPhoto]

I loved this show. There were a couple of episodes that I lost interest in and then went back to watch again when I felt I was in a better state of mind to pay close attention. I ended up enjoying them much more. This is a show you shouldn't try to finish in 2 days. Take your time. Feel free to skip around a bit if one seems boring. Then try coming back to it later.

[@thewolfdog123]

You know there was one episode I couldn't get through but then I got through all the rest so I don't know there's only one episode of The nine episodes I didn't get through because it was like maybe boring

[@mattneff]

I like how you mention that it's a modern interpretation of the "old future." In retrospect I can see how relics of nostalgic syfy movies were used in the series. My problem is that the series didn't do anything to divert the traditional narratives. Even the episodes where the twist wasn't spelled out in the ending felt extremely predictable.

[@darrinsiberia]

The episode with the kid whose dad is possessed by aliens was extraordinary and very well produced, it runs like a short feature film.

[@marissahammer6211]

It really stood out to me as well! Incredible work

[@CJHaveS0ul]

I really enjoyed season one of Electric Dreams. Im trying to avoid comparisons to arguably my favorite show : Black Mirror. P. K. Dick. Definitely enjoyed the 10 episodes. As a huge sci-fi fan...im just glad to have another show in the genre!

[@EdwardTCBlake]

If anyone can explain the Steve Buscemi episode to me I'd appreciate it because... I have no idea what happens, why it happened, or really much of anything.

[@BeingClaudee]

Welcome to Colorado! It really isn't that cold here. It been really warm for this time of year. I'm excited to at least watch this. Take care and stay warm and make sure you drink water...you need more at high altitude.

[@BingeWatchers]

I was definitely feeling the altitude sickness yesterday! Kind of feels like a hangover :) All better now, absolutely love this town.

[@jdsantibanez]

I saw the one with the telepaths but it looked like they didn't have enough budget. Photography was not great either.

[@BingeWatchers]

I liked the style, it had a very old-school vibe to it.

[@JTopolegend]

Have you seen twin peaks if so what do you think Ron?

[@jenspettersen7837]

The endings of Electric Dreams is what makes them go from good to great.

[@LibertyOrDeath-ms5rf]

The biggest thing is that the stories from Electric Dreams is that the stories were written long before black mirror was even a thought. Philip K Dick died in 1982 so there you go...Way more original stories in Electric Dreams.

[@BluRayAddict1]

Great review. Random Question lol but do you only watch T.V shows on Netflix and online streaming or do you watch some shows on dvd and Blu ray?

[@BingeWatchers]

I watch on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Sometimes I would buy/rent stuff on Amazon video but I don't own any hard copies (DVD/BluRay).

[@mattneff]

You mentioning how the show embraces an outdated future gave me a new perspective on the series as a whole. Kind of like with Mars Attacks, Electric Dreams is a loving homage to a genre/form of story telling that many would consider obsolete. My issue is that the morals and messages aren't relevant to modern society. I know this show isn't Black Mirror, but at least with an episode like USS Callister, which was an homage to Star Trek, they were able to make a loving homage while also providing relevant social commentary on toxic power dynamics. With Electric Dreams, all the moral questions seem too black-and-white. There's no room for the audience to question what they're supposed to take away from each episode, because they generally spell it out for us.

[@johnsnow9210]

Altered Carbon or electric dreams?

[@BingeWatchers]

mmmm I'd have to say Altered Carbon.

[@johnsnow9210]

@@BingeWatchers i an with you even though the end was meh altered Carbon had a better more emersive feel (hope im using right words)

[@Lu-cv4zt]

Elétric dreams

[@thewolfdog123]

Hey do you still make videos I don't know I found this 6 year old video and I don't know if you still have this channel or not but I think your review of this is really good there's only one episode of The nine episodes that was boring or I didn't get through but also I think when I was watching them I was watching them with intent that they had different names to him where I was watching them

[@Chuckyboy85]

The commuter was my favourite one

[@dAvrilthebear]

I liked the open ended ones. Most endings in most full-length scifi films are too cliche, but having a 40 -50 min episode without a definite ending is a way to make the viewer invest their own thoughts into the episode, what it means, what questions are being raised...

[@hamzehsameeh8305]

I love how you answered the clickbait in the title. never change, Ron.

[@BingeWatchers]

Haha my few KZbinr friends keep telling me I need to do a bit more clickbait to get exposure for the channel but I just can't do a full-on clickbait title :)

[@annepepper8805]

I thought every single episode was really good..mainly because of the stories and storytelling. Guess thx to Philipp K. Dick^^. Many, besides the cool sci fi sceneries, just have a profound relatable emotional aspect. The protraits of people and relationships are just realistic and relatable. Gives Electric Dreams depth I think and makes it really compelling.

[@amstel5468]

I love Real Life, Autofac & K.A.O

[@MissyMoneyMinute]

Watch the show with an open mind and I think you’ll enjoy it. Of course, some episodes were weaker than others but that’s a given for any anthology series. (I.E: Crocodile from BM) Give it a chance. I really liked it. I’m just glad I’m not wasting a portion of my Prime subscription anymore. It’s nice to have some additional variety when it comes to streaming services.

[@BingeWatchers]

Definitely some solid stuff on prime video, I find myself on there more and more lately.

[@amstel5468]

I actually hated crocodile the first time and after a second and third viewing have grown to like it very much

[@RODERICKMOLASAR]

IF is the middle word in Life.

[@Max-fd4px]

I completely agree with your review

[@keithsamuels2533]

I thought K.A.O was a great episode. Very prophetic of a world we are moving into. I missed most of the others to be honest.

[@patchesmcgee8477]

I may be bias because I had small role in KAO but I agree :)

[@darrinsiberia]

MAGA

[@brucemonroe8752]

This is the first time I’ve seen your channel, but count me in as a Subscriber! I agree with your top picks, but I would like to hear your opinion on the less successful episodes, too. Come to Texas!

[@BingeWatchers]

Welcome! Glad to have you around :) And I only had the chance to go to Austin a couple of times, I'd love to visit other parts of Texas :)

[@Melvinshermen]

Season 2 please

[@teyn]

I would love to hear a Lost review by you

[@BingeWatchers]

I haven't watched Lost, getting into seems like quite an undertaking!

[@ethanwasme4307]

You should review a show by SyFy titled 'Happy!' It's like Trevor from GTA5 got his own show www.imdb.com/title/tt2452242/

[@SameerChandra]

I heard pretty bad reviews about this show

[@solarsch8536]

Personally I feel that the whole show was great other than autofac. But, my favorite episode was kill all others and the father thing, I still believe that all episodes are worth a watch for you to make your own decisions.

[@dAvrilthebear]

autofac was nice too, the two main leads helped pull it off...

[@Milhomens23]

Thanks!

[@BingeWatchers]

Welcome!

[@robo3007]

Autofac, Human Is and Safe and Sound are my faves

[@rarevidz100]

Yow.. Please review The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...

[@BingeWatchers]

Working on that review right now!

[@ghadarh500]

please watch these two shows Outlander and La casa de papel , the latter is a spanish show and it's amazing

[@BingeWatchers]

I plan on watching Casa De Papel soon :)

[@ghadarh500]

great you won't regret it and i'll be waiting your review :D

[@josephflores5237]

I thought this show was super boring compared to black mirror human is is the only good one

[@Cashlessness]

Joseph Flores they're all bad episodes

[@darrinsiberia]

You're like a kid who says a milk shake isn't sweet because it doesn't have a million skittles melted into it.

[@MoeMoneyrunstheWORLD]

Free Ahed

[@cristovargas6798]

Finally first in something!!!

[@bradleybuyer5541]

Good review, many thanks. I've been collecting PKD books since the '70s and have all of them (sci-fi and mainstream) - and have read them all multiple times, so I'm hyper critical of shows derived from them. I feel the same about these episodes and appreciate your recommendations. Some of the poorer episodes I'm like: I think I'd rather just re-read the story, and that kind of ruins it for me, but I really like when they're done well. Now if we get a good theatrical release of UBIK, Three Stigmata and Eye In the Sky, I can die a happy man...

[@AstuteLegerity]

Definitely enjoyed it more than this season of Black Mirror.

[@manuelplatino1926]

Soooo much better than black mirror

[@LungsOutJem]

Considering that Black Mirror is absolute trash that only exists to make fun of its own audience, Electric Dreams is much better. Unfortunately, it's still not very good, and most of what is less good is the stuff that was changed from Dick's work.

[@bradojacko8247]

This show felt like it was more focused on wokeness and calculated gender and race diversity quotas. Perhaps they should focus on the scripts instead... Real life wasnt very good. Anna paquin isnt very good. Autofac was better even though it had an inexplicable predator character for no reason. Buscemis episode was awful.

[@thewolfdog123]

Okay I want to know what the fuk happened to the show and why the fuck did they not get a goddamn second or third season of this shit that's why I want to know