The Ending Of Smithereens Explained | Black Mirror Season 5 Explained
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- The Ending of Black Mirror Season 5 Episode 2 "Smithereens" (2019) Explained.
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I loved how they didn't portray billy as a rich douchey CEO but a relatable character. There are no clichés in black mirror.
Except for phone bad book good
@@Orkunkadunk phone neutral human bad*
@@eerov8256 fair enough
What about the japanese game dev in Testgame
@@milaan_tm We only see him inside the head of the character, the actual dev isn't like this
FINALLY SOMEONE MADE MENTION OF IT.
This is why I come here, because the important part of the episode was the fact that the company had more reach and more access than the police and I'm glad you said it.
Well done.
Awesome to hear, thanks
When I was watching this ep it’s literally the first thing I have noticed-
@@maritronic1670damn you’re so smart brah make sure you post on every social media platform that you actually noticed that not after finishing the episode, not at the end of the episode, but IMMEDIATELY upon watching it
It was honestly nice how he treated the man that he kidnapped like an actual person. He felt bad for him, he helped, and he reassured him that everything will be ok
💀💀💀
definitely showed compassion and more empathy than others would in that situation but at the end of the day he held him hostage and put a gun to his head, the hostage was so scared and sick that he threw up under the bag wrapped on his head. i get what ur saying but it sounds kinda funny 😭
Penelope gets on my nerves so much. Like, just put your boss on the line already god damn it !!
JH L I swearrrr lmao!!
Omg YES.. She pissed me off so damn much
Billy even mentioned it. He doesn’t have control of the company anymore. He’s just a frontman.
She was cute tho that kinda made up for it
wE cAnNot RiSk tO pUt yOu On tHe LinE
-I hear you.
-Wh..what?..
-I said, "I hear you"...
- WHAT THE FUCK man, I know you hear me will stop with this-
-Ugh. sorry sorry I know, they feed me talking points!
*I DIED AT THAT PART* 😂😂😂😂
This episode had a positive message as well: Empathy. Billy has empathy for Chris. Chris has empathy Hayley. Jaden has empathy for Chris. The humanity in this episode, and how it applies to our current times, and the phenomenal acting all make it one of my favorites. And after binging the whole series it's a relief that so far this season gives me less of a headache after.
Lol cant say anymore, less headache
@@franshambali673 ?
Yeah it was a great episode and the empathy displayed in the movie was great. I've only watch season 5 and have 4 seasons to enjoy! is this episode one of the best?
@@jamesduff6937 I wrote this 3 years ago so I have no idea lol. On another note there is a new season coming
@@DezzyyxI’m pretty sure there is a new season coming out sometime this month!! (June) :>
This in my opinion was the best episode in season 5, Andrew Scott’s performance was amazing
Low-key love that Topher Grace came back. I got mad That 70s Show vibes.
@@faultytv2180 Lmaooo me too xD Was excited to see topher being cast for a black mirror episode, wasnt disappointed!
Green Mango honestly
Green Mango 🧢
SoiBhan 🧢
Yo what... we all fell for it. When he said that the gunshot was basically a notification, that blew my mind and i realized that that was the big twist of this episode. Which everyone reading this right now can’t deny that because we all came here (a social media platform) after hearing the gunshot (a notification) without even thinking about.
Is CZcams really social media though? It's basically just videos, like streaming platforms. Would you consider Netflix and Hulu also social media?
@@ChangeUrAtOnYT.comSlashHandle you can't comment on Netflix or Hulu shows. You can't socialize with people, no one can agree or disagree with you. I think CZcams is social media.
@@rosytellez21 i second this. people *post* videos here. hecc they even have community post now. you like, dislike, comment, subscribe, get *notification* . this is a social media. don't let CZcams makes you think they're going corporate all the way till there's no more *you* in the tube..... okey ew hahahah
I didnt. I watched the episode years ago and I'm just now started watching this tuber's videos.
Genius
I really felt for the poor mother trying to get into her daughter’s social. I used to work for an ISP & spoke to a lot of bereaved parents trying to shut down their kids websites, accounts etc & we couldn’t do it without the authorized person giving permission 🤦🏼♀️. Let’s just say I _accidentally_ hit the delete button more than a few times 🤫.
If the authorized person is dead and it’s his immediate family already requesting, isn’t it more than enough to do something about it? It’s ridiculous.
do a i hate mars bars video
I stumbled upon your comment. I just want to say thank you for giving some peace of mind and closure to those bereaved parents...
@@DonovanAenslaed how could you not? These poor parents were being inundated with messages or content directed at their lost child. I remember a lady crying and saying she couldn’t bear to tell another person her 20 year old son was gone. As a mother I couldn’t bear their loss and it was so easy to press ‘delete’. There needs to be an option to designate a next of kin when signing up for services like this. We don’t like to think about it, but it’s realistic to consider our digital footprint when we pass. The peace of these parents was thanks enough.
u cant delete websites and accounts even if u work on an ISP they dont own those shit so stop lying
Byrce: I'm quickly going to talk about black mirror season 5 episode 2
Me: the video is 20 minutes long tho
even if it's one hour I would watch it!
It sounds like you're complaining.
I usually would be pissed at a 20 minute video, but this is black mirror related so i let it slide.
@@antonstyve4329 sounds like you think I'm complaining
@@kikilei7371 It sounds like he thinks it sounds like you're complaining
Andrew Scott’s performance brought me to tears. What an incredible performance. I really loved the story in Striking Vipers but I think this episode effected me much more on a personal level. As always, loved your analysis and look forward to future Black Mirror uploads!
Smokey McPot Smithereens was the only good episode of Season 5
Smokey McPot striking vipers was fucking weird.
No it was Moriarty all the time, he was trying to make sense all this time
@@hannahx9322 whats weird about clapping the boys cheeks 🤤😫😫
@@BigDiz lmao weirdest shit I have ever seen
Been waiting for these explained episodes to fill the hole that this season left in my heart
man if u didn't say "that this season left in my heart" 😂🤣
I was disappointed the season was so short
"it's never going to stop this needing to know" is also a nod to The Entire History of You, with Liam becoming fixated on knowing the truth even if it hurt him more.
Fuck, more oedipus rex
I wonder what Mark Zuckerberg would do if that happened.
It would be interesting
Bryce Edward Brown
Oh hello there creator of the video with over 100,000 views and a subscriber count of 87,586,
It would be interesting!
Also not that you or anyone cares, but I’ve actually been rewatching every episode of Black Mirror just so I can then watch your videos about them right afterwards. I opened CZcams to see if you had one about Hang The DJ, and lo and behold, the guy I’m looking for has replied to me. :D
@@Lov3lyDay Thank you, that means a lot!
Give chris a 2 week ban.
@John Smith Is he fucking living that rent free in your head, that you feel the need to bring Trump up in the random comments of a Black Mirror analysis video? Seems unhealthy dude
Jeez your analysis and Easter eggs videos are SO much better than everyone else’s. Thank you for these! They truly enhance my viewing experience!
I know his videos have so much depth rather than just summarizing the episode like other people do.
can someone explain to me what the easter eggs is all about?
@@sabgomes7315 Just some bullshit references to other episodes that don't matter to the story.
It’s just so crazy how AMAZING these writers, producers etc are, makes you really think & pay attention
I know, right?! So much love and detail was put into this
Okay, it’s a brilliant episode but the guy who played Billy Bauer was absolutely fantastic, he talks like a normal guy and feels even saner as those office workers (especially with the addiction team) and really shows that the downfall of humanity is humanity itself.
I know this comment is old but I just found out that's Topher grace aka Eric from that 70s show
@@gueroloco2092 loll no way
I swear, I love your Black Mirror explains so much!
this channel has the best explanations of black mirror!! love your content my guy
This episode reminded me a lot of a my favorite one, Fifteen Million Merits. Both Bing and Chris had incredibly important messages to get out but neither of them succeeded in making any impact. Bing became another product to consume and Chris became another notification on a cell phone. Both characters were also concerned with our society's lack of authenticity and our habit of cheapening anything that can be considered real. This episode was also eye-opening in how desensitized we really are. I can't count how many times I've read about a tragedy that's trending on Twitter, registered how sad it is, and then just moved on. Death, pain, and suffering are all muted for us through our screens, just like the boys who watched a devastating hostage situation unfold and focused only on their social media feeds. I know that season five let people down because it didn't feel very "Black Mirror" like, but I disagree. The core of Black Mirror is still there and it continues to be ironic because the show presents us with all this insight and spectacular commentary on the world we live in, all wrapped up in an entertaining box of about an hour.
love this
Such a terrific episode!
Chris' life was destroyed by a notification and ironically ended up becoming a notification.
2:05 I can’t believe he didn’t talk about the Ashley O Easter egg
"Today I'm going to *quickly* talk about black mirror season 5 episode 2"
Proceeds to post his longest Black Mirror Explained video to-date
He sure did speak quickly though
Take your time!! I love that your videos are more like video essays and not just retelling of the story we saw play out on screen.
Patiently awaiting your commentary on the rest the season, particularly Striking Vipers.
This means a lot
Omg lol I just commented how I would love a striking viper episode too! I love that one.
Damn, the guy must've taken HOURS to watch that episode and rewatching multiple times to get pretty much all the easter eggs. Mad respect! 🙏
Another really interesting detail I'd like to mention is when Chris is waiting "in line" while listening to their playlist, the song "daydreaming" by radiohead plays In the background (the intro of the song to be specific). Thom Yorke, the frontman of the band allegedly wrote the song about his wife's death through cancer in 2015, being a metaphor how Chris' wife died as well. This time it's just not cancer, but social media. This episode was truly touching the first time because I realised the message immediately and had to stop myself from just skipping to the next episde. I was also tempted to check my phone as soon as the credits roll, but also noticed this toxic behaviour I was so addicted to already. This is a great video and I hope you but also black mirror will keep coming out with content, that's challenging and questioning the way we live in our modern day society. Have a great day!
Love this
Woah, i am a big radiohead fan, never really thought about this!!!
Which minute? I love that dong how could i have missed it
I couldn't watch this episode without having to remind myself that it wasn't a sherlock episode because Moriarty
I thought he looked familiar!! It's Moriarty!
My boi moriarty
Am I the only one who felt great and enlightened by the end of the episode? I personally think this episode is one of the best episodes in the series. It's crazy how I sympathized with the kidnapper, how it must've been traumatic to lose everything in life.
EDIT: Heartwarming, that's the word
I was shocked to c Eric from that 70s show. He looks so different with a beard and long hair
And venom in the 3rd spider-man movie from 2007
@@yadanada4106 and love death robots
Even if everyone checked their phone for only a second, from the sad look on their faces I think it was Jayden who got shot and not the man they only know as the hostage taker. Maybe we'll find out in a later episode...
The dialog between Bauer and forgot his name already as well as the final struggle between Jayden and him in the car is also an example of real communication vs. what it looks like from the outside/on social media. Noone looking at them from afar or following the "story" would have guessed his supposed victims were trying to save the hostage taker's life. The news feed in the end would read "Man X killed in hostage situation involving Smithereen, company spokesperson: "We are devastated"
Jayden did not dieee
Wow amazing point.
I do think if the sniper accidentally killed Jayden and Chris survived that, Chris would have quickly retrieved his own gun and shot himself. So I think either way in the end he wouldn't have been "robbed" of exiting the world.
In a situation like his after watching this story, maybe it's weird to say- but I actually felt BAD for Chris that both the cops and his hostage weren't LETTING him kill himself. He wasn't even trying to make a huge statement to get the CEO to do something, or to create big social change. He literally just wanted to "say his piece" then leave. He seems so relieved and at peace after their talk.
Putting him in prison feels like a cruel punishment when he never truly endangered his hostage, the cops with help of people posting about the "replica" gun did that.
Social media IS manufactured to be like gambling, cocaine, etc- all addictions that hijack our brains' dopamine pathways. Just as we treat addictions as illnesses and blame drug manufacterers and traffickers, casino owners etc...the same should be true of social media users vs creators.
Yall do know Black Mirror is going back in time right? I'm not the only one who noticed that right? The first episode is an exception but from then on its going from future to past. It's all the same universe called R E A L I T Y
Is this comment actually accurate? If it is, that's insane
well no... the black museum has to take place after the majority of the black mirror episodes as it features a bunch of their relics
Moriarty really got a thing for holding a main character hostage then-
That being said, when mum and I saw this episode, we felt so much for the Intern - him even having compassion on Scott’s character even before the end made me cry.
I liked this episode but I have the feeling that we will no longer have the same ending excitement and depression like with White Christmas, Arkangel, White bear, San Junipero, Shut up and dance, Hated in the Nation, Nosedive and Playtest. Those were the days.
Besides, this season had “happy endings”
i think is in part cause now were get used to black mirror "twists", the first seasons are not perfect but bring a feeling that any series had at that moment, now everyone has the general idea what black mirror vibe is, i really liked this season cause they laid back about the dark and depressing feel in previous seasons but mantaining the weird and tension it has, just in a minimalistic way and more "natural", i feel its hard for a series like black mirror stay with the hype cause nearly everyone wants more weird and dark twists (i kinda wanted too) and that could go wrong too or turning too cheesy
Half the episodes in S4 had happy endings lol
And even though Arkangel ends bleakly, it's a very underwhelming episode in my opinion
Don't really think ep 1 or 2 had happy endings. Episode 1 masked itself as a happy end, but if you analyse it, it's pretty sad
@@livcaitbff I totally agree, deep down if you really think about it they weren't happy endings at all. People are saying that Black Mirror only has happy endings now as if they never made any episodes with a happy ending. Those people either didn't watch every episode or they didn't really get the message behind them.
I actually thought that Nosedive had sort of a happy ending. I feel like the main character felt so free at the end of the episode
Holy shit. This was one of the most in depth black mirror episodes ever. They got us all itching for that “needing to know” the ending of the episode like the “needing to know” our notifs. Damn.. and this analysis covered that so well and thoroughly
14:39 Don't sell yourself short, I've been patiently waiting for your first Black Mirror Season 5 video because you are one of the better YT "explained"/review creators out there. You take pride in your work and it shows in every video
Thank you, that really means a lot
The mom didn't get in her daughter's account, though. She was given a 10 symbol password and she typed in 13. So it was either a showrunner f-up, or the mom typed it in wrong on purpose, so she could keep trying.
@California Winter No, there were 2 - - and it was 10 symbols *with* them.
Gretchen good point, why would she want to keep trying? i don’t understand. is she scared of discovering the truth???
This episode made me cry
same
bryce: because like haley said- “this needing to know, it’s never going to stop”, and that’s probably why you’re watching this video in the first place
me: pikachu face
I honestly thought the lady that lost her daughter was the same one from Arch angel - it would have been a major easter egg
'cant take my eyes off you'
perfect song choice
He made as much money so to escape the world he polluted. - what a great quote.. Thanks man ☺
I’ve watched all of your reviews and I can honestly say I appreciate your time and effort
This was an important episode and your review made sure we realized that
Thank you!
You forgot about the Ashley O #
The outcome of Chris’s life was reduced to smithereens 😏
😂
I thought that’s why the episode was names so and forgot that that was the name of the app.
@@tiffanypersaud3518 I thought that too haha
I really appreciate your analysis man! Your attention to detail is absolutely brilliant. After watching every episode, I watch your analysis to get a better perspective on the gist of the episode
That's awesome to hear, thank you
I've seen all episodes of Black Mirror several times and I have to say, that your explanation videos are so great. I'm always missing a few points. It's so scary how precise Black Mirror really reflects today's modern life.
So looking forward to the more videos on the 2 other eps. This one was great! You always explain everything so nicely. It's so sad that there will only be 2 other videos and not more than that on the new Black Mirror.
Thank you, they're coming soon
Worth mentioning the part about suicide by Jayden, how it ruined his whole families life and his mum became a meth addict. There’s no escape, in the real world and out of the real world. And the suicide references of the mums daughter how it destroyed her life. To show that even as a maniac who took a man hostage, suicide still just was not an option for him as his own hostage intervened.
Why doesn't this video have more views?? It's really well made and I think it truly encapsulates what the writers are trying to convey. Honestly a very well made video 👍🏾👍🏾
18:00 I interpreted Billy's eyes closing as him being almost the only person whose eyes aren't stuck to their phone. The song is playing "can't keep my eyes off of you" right as they show him close his eyes.
But it's also a position of privilege, he's in charge, he knows exactly how things work (many others are simply manipulated by it)... he could be closing his eyes to the addiction everyone else is in- through perhaps a combo of privilege and character- and/or closing his eyes to the consequences of his actions, whether through willfulness or lack of power even though he has "all" the power.
Chris also had his eyes OFF of social media unlike everyone around him (emphasized in the episode before he picks up his hostage)- but only as a result of huge loss, grief and most of all- shame. Only after that does he have his eyes opened to the fault that should be placed on the companies for the state he was in before the tragedy.
I've been waiting for your analysis video on the newest episodes!! Hope to see one for Ashley Too and Striking Vipers
You have the best analysis videos on CZcams! Looking forward to the other analysis vids for the other two episodes
Thank you!
Great analysis of a great episode. Made me think a lot, and you captured the essence perfectly. Congrats, keep it going!
Thank you, that means a lot!
highly highly underrated episode
Agreed!
Facts
FINALLY!!! 👏👏👏👏 I've waited for you to explain the new episodes 👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉
i literally haven’t watched any season 5 black mirror ending explains because i’ve been waiting for yours lmaooo
I thought they shot both of them TBH. The police mentioned they were rcovering from a shooting that was mishandled a few days before hand
your analysis' are incredible. i'm so glad i stumbled upon your channel.
Thank you!
great explanation :) the way i saw the eyes opening at the start and then closing at the end was that the story was an eye opener to what is really going on, telling the story of how reality really is but the eyes closing at the end shows that people choose to close their mind to it all and carry on even if they know the truth
I specifically waited for your explanation because they're so much better and in depth than the other wants. I've been checking the channel since the season came out
Love this
I just watched this and wanted some explanation and couldn’t find anyone talking about it!!! Thank you ⭐️
Glad i could help
Wow ... that was powerful, thank you always for your in-depth analysis
your videos made me finally catch up on season 5 cuz i wanted to hear ur analysts of the episodes
Beautiful. Outstanding, analysis. You are a gift, thank you for your knowledge and research.
19:04 my favourite social media app, Fallout Shelter.
My favorite analyzer. Please do the other 2 new episodes!
Thank you, they are on the way
This is extraordinarily well done! Kudos and thank you!
my mate that was the most useful explanation + easter eggs i've ever seen on youtube
Thank you for your help, ill follow you
What I like to do is watch a black mirror episode, wait a week or two, when watch your analysis, then rewatch the episode to get more out of it. Great video 👍
Yes I was waiting for this💀 for every episode I literally always watch an ending explained for it but only on this channel 😭😭
Finally!!! I’m really waiting for your videos regarding new episodes of Black Mirror!!! I thank you for that!!! 😊
Glad you like them!
@@BryceEdwardBrown Welcome bro! I'm waiting for the next video, especially about White Christmas! Keep up the good work!
yayyyy been waiting for u to upload!
I had a really hard time finishing this episode cause I couldn't stop crying. Andrew Scott really nailed it
dude your explanations make me think Charlie Brooker is your best friend DAMN 👏🏾
appreciate this video soooo much! thank you for this. and yes, andrew scott is brilliant
yaaas! i've been waiting for your videos on season 5~
Damn great video per usual!! Can't wait for you to go in depth with Striking Vipers 😏
Thank you!
They could’ve put the title of Anyone Who Knows What Love Is on the playlist. Such a missed opportunity
You've discovered stuff I overlooked. Loved this
So glad to hear that!
Love your explanations ❤️
Haven’t missed one ☝🏿
Thank you! That’s awesome to hear
as soon as i saw billy bauer i was like
“TOPHER GRACE?!?!”
Same!
Oh i soooo loved Andrew Scott's performance
Thank you!! Now I fully understand this episode. It’s pretty hard to shutdown those social media apps bu what I’m doing and I suggest you guys as well, just turn off the notifications. You can also limit your use in those apps. That way you can still be connected and relevant and use it while you are bored but use it much less.
I love how concise yet comprehensive your videos are. This is clearly scripted and edited to not have any awkward silent notes but the rhythm is such that the listener doesn't ever lose track of what is being said and important bits are also being visualized for emphasis. Definitely the out of all the "explanation" videos out there for such media as Black Mirror, which mostly just give their opinion in what seems like live, unedited recordings and are always boring to listen to. Great doing a wonderful job!
One part I wanted more clarification on....
In the episode, Chris tells Jaden that his gun is a replica, while Smithereens' higher ups were listening in and forwarded the info to police, who then found out that was a lie when Chris fired a warning shot. Why did Chris lie to Jaden in the first place? Did Chris know that Smithereen was listening in on the phone?
Dashadvent Chris was just trying to reassure jaden to make him feel less scared. Jayden said his mum is going to worry and Chris was trying to tell him that he’ll be alright because the gun is a fake (when it’s not).
Chris didnt wanna harm Jaden in any way, neither physically nor psychologically. Thats pretty much it.
I think he wanted to check if they are listening.
@@paulakrastina5642 I think you got the right answer. And it's also a mini cautionary tale about sharing information in the internet without confirming if it's true first.
chris saw someone posted in social media that his gun was fake..the kid from outside posted it coz he heared from the police..
Modern society is entirely based on addiction. Whether it's, media, social media, exercise, money, or actual drugs. We are kept in a constant state of seeking out the next little hit of dopamine to provide meaning to our lives, because modern society fails miserably to give our lives meaning. Modern society is based on production and consumption. Not enlightenment, not the pursuit of knowledge, not the betterment of people and the world. We are nothing more than consumers. Slaves to a system doesn't care about life, only profits.
This episode got to me on a personal level. I was also the whole cliche, but now I'm barely on any social media. I only have my FB account so family and certain friends can get in touch with me if needed. I deleted everything else, and it's been nice. If anything, i get annoyed when FB notifies me about when someone posted on their wall. Even with notifications shut off, I'll occasionally get a stupid notification. It's like they're trying to get me back on the platform. Great analysis though. I enjoy these videos very much
Been waiting for your video!!!!
13:43 that's actually scary true for even the real life CEO's..
I know right?
This video was soooo well done! And damn! Immediately when this episode ended, I went to twitter to see what happened! Damn. Well done bro, well done.
Thanks, that's awesome to hear
the 14:30 part where you explain the same "needing to know" reference from the episode itself is just pure genius!
The gun shot through the car front window reminds me of the small broken glass smiley symbol on some of the black mirror advertising pictures
I've watched all the episodes of The Black Mirror at least thrice but something about smithereens really hit home. The ending when people just checked their notifications and moved on, that made me feel terrible!
Please do a USS Callister explanation. It's the most powerful episode from season 4. Btw thanx for your videos. I have watched all of them. Huge fan from Africa👍
Thanks for watching! I can definitely say that you should expect an analysis on that episode very soon!
Are you from south Africa
I hope you analyse the other episodes in season 5, I'd love to hear your perspectives on them!!
My favorite Black Mirror explanation channel!
Thank you very much
This was my favourite episode of the season. The acting was amazing.
Such a good show. I’m obsessed
Right?! haha
I just watched this in 2021 and subscribed. Keep it up I like your style.
i was on the edge of my seat the whole time. probably my fav episodes in black mirror