Black Mirror: USS Callister: Into Infinity – Review
First Reaction – Black Mirror: USS Callister: Into Infinity is an interesting and complex sequel.
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Director: Todd Haynes
Writer: Charlie Brooker, Bisha K Ali, William Bridges, Bekka Bowling (Screenplay)
Cast
- Cristin Milioti (Wolf of Wall Street)
- Jimmi Simpson (Westworld)
- Billy Magnussen (No Time to Die)
- Osy Ikhile (Mission Impossible Rogue Nation)
- Milanka Brooks
Plot: Robert Daly is dead, but now the crew of the USS Callister – led by Captain Nanette Cole – are stranded in an infinite virtual universe, fighting for survival against 30 million players.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Black Mirror: USS Callister: Into Infinity starts as Captain Nanette Cole (Milioti) tries to keep the crew together. However, they are standard in the simulation and must prey off the virtual players. Meanwhile, in the real world, the creator Walton (Simpson) faces accusations that the game is corrupt.
In the game, the five are facing 30 million users hunting them. Meanwhile, in the real world, Nanette must investigate what Robert Daly (Plemons) was doing with his game.
Verdict on Black Mirror: USS Callister: Into Infinity
Recap
This episode follows on from the original as the surviving members of the crew find themselves dealing with online users and needing to survive in the universe. Meanwhile, the creators look to close the program forever. It becomes a battle to survive the universe or find a new place to have their own existence.
Best Parts
There are some interesting discussion points presented when it comes to AI intelligence and cloning. We know from the end of the first story where things are going to create the new universe. The performances are great, and the comedic side of the story comes through strongly.
Worst Parts
If you weren’t a fan of the first one, this isn’t going to do anything to convince you to enjoy the chapters. We have seen more interesting complexes, and this feels emptier for the extended runtime it is granted.
Final Thoughts –Black Mirror: USS Callister: Into Infinity doesn’t stick the landing for the idea.
