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Why has the fourth season really got people talking?
What exactly is so divisive aboutBlack Mirror?
Here are five theories.
Whats happening withBlack Mirrorisnt all that different; its a debate that intensifies as the shows output grows.
In season four,Black Mirrorhas jumped from 13 episodes to 19 total.
Thats an almost 50 percent increase, a growth substantial enough that eachbest episodes listwill be markedly unique.
And thats more fuel for the fire.
Its more personal than ever
Black Mirrorcreator Charlie Brooker doesnt make entertainment thats easy to shake off.
Its just a reminder that people seeBlack Mirrorthrough the lens of their own experience.
Meanwhile, the shows detractors are bound to look for weaknesses to expose that fandom.
Bigger isnt always better
The first two seasons ofBlack Mirrorwere only three episodes long.
Thats the whole point!
Charlie Brooker wants people to argue, plain and simple.
