{"id":54277,"date":"2020-03-18T18:20:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T18:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=54277"},"modified":"2023-11-14T18:11:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:11:11","slug":"ten-things-to-watch-while-youre-stuck-in-self-isolation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/ten-things-to-watch-while-youre-stuck-in-self-isolation","title":{"rendered":"Ten things to watch while you\u2019re stuck in self-isolation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>If you&#8217;re going to be stuck in self-isolation for a short while, you might as well be productive and get something done, right?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/man-watching-tv-1540551064Who-e1584552948190-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54299\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/man-watching-tv-1540551064Who-e1584552948190-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54299\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Between what&#8217;s on telly at the moment, everything on Netflix, and all those other streaming services, there&#8217;s a bit of everything out there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the days go by, it seems inevitable that you\u2019re going to get the sniffles at some point. So what do you do then, when your friends and family won\u2019t touch you with a ten-foot pole? Do the sensible thing: get some snacks delivered, hunker down, and make a list of things to get done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you\u2019re the kind of person who gets bored pretty easily, this is your lucky day because we\u2019ve just put together a collection of ten things that you can binge-watch right now. Whether you prefer long dramas with seven seasons or fast-paced movie trilogies, there\u2019ll be something here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><em>Narcos: Mexico<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/narcosmexico-e1584548653736-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54278\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/narcosmexico-e1584548653736-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54278\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Diego Luna portrays real-life Mexican drug lord Miguel \u00c1ngel F\u00e9lix Gallardo. Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a testament to the realism and brutality of the <em>Narcos<\/em> world that a location scout for the Mexican spin-off fell victim to the same violence that the show demonstrates. It\u2019s a gritty take on real events with just a dash of creative license \u2013 the kind that makes you want to keep watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the first show focuses on the Colombian drug trade and the spin-off is set in Mexico, the general idea is the same. You know how the story ends if you know the history at all, but it\u2019s the long, at times devastating journey that proves optimism isn\u2019t always misplaced during hard times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><em>Better Call Saul<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/bettercaulsaul-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54279\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/bettercaulsaul-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54279\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Bob Odenkirk (right) is joined by a host of familiar characters and usually end up getting roped into criminal activities. Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hallmark of a good spin-off is that it can be enjoyed even if you haven\u2019t necessarily seen the original material. In this sense, <em>Better Call Saul<\/em> is a great achievement and a lot lighter in humour than its big brother, <em>Breaking Bad<\/em>, a legendary drama that builds its story around real, nuanced characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Better Call Saul<\/em> continues this tradition by focusing on one of the strongest, most beloved characters from the original series. It delves in deeper, asking hard questions about how he got to be the person he is. The show is everything fans could want, as well as being accessible to newcomers too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><em>Thor: Ragnarok<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/thorragnarok-e1584549678226-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54281\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/thorragnarok-e1584549678226-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54281\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>It takes a team of unlikley superheroes to take on Thor&#8217;s greatest enemy yet, including newcomer Tessa Thompson. Credit: Marvel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure whether it\u2019s worth splashing out on Disney+, ask yourself this. Do you like cute Disney movies or cool superhero flicks? If the answer to either of those is yes, you could probably do worse. When it comes to hero movies, the third <em>Thor<\/em> film can easily be enjoyed on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due in part to the influence of director Taika Waititi, known for <em>What We Do in the Shadows <\/em>and <em>Jojo Rabbit<\/em>, <em>Ragnarok<\/em> is arguably the funniest film Marvel has ever made. This rip-roaring comedy is achieved through a combo of improvised dialogue and the incredible chemistry between the cast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><em>Spirited Away<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway-500x281.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/spiritedaway.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Average girl Chihiro finds herself lost in a strange, supernatural world and her parents are turned into pigs as punishment for their greed. Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As animation goes, it\u2019s worth saying that some cartoons are much better than others. Every film put out by the award-winning Studio Ghibli sports luscious animation, yet <em>Spirited Away<\/em> consistently takes the cake. If you want something light-hearted with a proven reputation, look no further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as the story and animation, <em>Spirited Away<\/em> won its Oscar for Best Animated Feature in part because of its talented voice cast. The voice of Lilo from <em>Lilo and Stitch<\/em> plays a young girl in a coming-of-age story who enters a strange world on the way to her new home. It\u2019s perfect, storybook fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><em>You<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/you-e1584550175846-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54285\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/you-e1584550175846-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54285\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Joe and Beck are in the perfect, loving relationship, but how real is it? Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to write up a summary of <em>You <\/em>because the show is so unlike anything that has come before. If you like the first couple of episodes, you\u2019ll like the rest of it. The show is an obsessive, explicit, and disgustingly honest trip through the relationship of an equally obsessive and dangerous narrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most impressive thing is how the show makes its creepy protagonist so likeable and relatable. Although he\u2019s a bad person who does bad things from the get-go, there\u2019s no way to avoid taking his side. He cracks jokes and makes sarcastic comments, giving life to an otherwise dull world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><em>Matilda<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/matilda-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54287\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/matilda-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54287\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Matilda is a child prodigy who seems to be unappreciated by everyone around her, until one day she finally gets to go to school.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a childhood favourite for a lot of people, myself included. Undoubtedly, there\u2019s a real challenge to be had in adapting any work of Roald Dahl\u2019s, but <em>Matilda <\/em>does it perfectly. The film never takes itself seriously, though it occasionally touches upon serious subjects. Regardless, it never treats its younger audience as though they\u2019re stupid or cannot understand what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps a lot of children (and people in general) can see themselves in Matilda\u2019s shoes, stuck in a bad place because of bad people. Still, the heart of the show is in seeing Matilda triumph over her oppressors and subvert their expectations of her. I\u2019d recommend this to anyone with a heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><em>The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"535\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241.png 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241-500x282.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241.png 950w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/chillingadventures-e1584551024241-500x282.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><em>The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina <\/em>presents a darker spin on the beloved story, though you really have to be able to love its faults. Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m wary about putting this on my list, because for me it falls into the category of \u2018so bad that it\u2019s good\u2019. Compared to the 90s sitcom starring Melissa Joan Hart, this <em>Sabrina<\/em> is straight-up black humour, filled with Satanic worship, murder, and bodily possession. Not for the faint-hearted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sabrina <\/em>also balances out the darker moments with jokes and gags, though sometimes it\u2019s just hard to take the over-the-top acting seriously. That said, the general vibe is a breath of fresh air, even if the audience will end up yelling at the cast that maybe going to look for Satan is a bad idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><em>The Good Place<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/thegoodplace-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54293\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/thegoodplace-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54293\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Despite dealing with some heavy themes, there&#8217;s always light at the end of the tunnel in <em>The Good Place<\/em>. Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Good Place <\/em>is everything that <em>Sabrina <\/em>isn\u2019t. While it may poke fun at bad things happening in-universe, there is always an optimistic, loving atmosphere to the events of the show. And once it really gets going, it\u2019s impossible not to love the main characters and their unbreakable friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most interesting about the show is the way it builds lore, beginning with just the most basic concept of an afterlife and gradually adding more details to the mix. As the cast discover things about the world around them, so do we. Also, they\u2019re dead. That\u2019s important to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/ninenine-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54295\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/ninenine-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54295\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>With an ensemble cast that truly bounce off each other, it&#8217;s no wonder <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine <\/em>was brought back after being cancelled. Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one falls into the same category as <em>The Good Place<\/em>, both being feelgood stories with episodic progression and gradual character development. While <em>The Good Place <\/em>places more emphasis on the overall story arc, <em>Nine-Nine <\/em>usually introduces a new plot point for each individual episode, though recurring characters and gags are aplenty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the loveable, messy protagonist is the strongest single character, the show is made by the interactions between the precinct\u2019s members. They\u2019re good, idealistic people in a police force that is shown to have its share of bad eggs. They never waver in their beliefs and always get the bad guy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<div class=\"embed-container\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><em>Black Mirror<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/blackmirror-e1584552187708-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54296\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/blackmirror-e1584552187708-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54296\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><em>Black Mirror<\/em> explores bizarre, often thrilling \u2018what if\u2019 scenarios underpinned by technology. Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t seen <em>Black Mirror <\/em>yet, then you\u2019re one of maybe seventeen people worldwide. Each episode is a self-contained story that explores the possibilities of the future, almost always grim and caused by technology. As bad as things are, at least we\u2019re not in an evil version of The X Factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a real variety to the kind of content that <em>Black Mirror<\/em> provides. Some of it is darker, some is much lighter in tone, but it\u2019s all following the same general idea. What if virtual reality gaming became too realistic? What if some guy liked Star Trek so much, he decided to trap his mates in it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/sanjunipero-1024x602.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54301\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/03\/sanjunipero-1024x602.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54301\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><em>San Junipero <\/em>is easily a fan favourite when it comes to <em>Black Mirror<\/em>, showcasing character interactions at their finest and the show&#8217;s trademark plot twists. Credit: Netflix.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, it\u2019s hard to know exactly what the future will bring at this point. 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