Beyond the Sea is the third episode of the sixth season of the popular TV series Black Mirror. Directed by John Crowley and starring Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, and Kate Mara, the episode explores the concept of alternate realities and challenges viewers to question whether our current reality is truly real or just a fantasy. With the help of technology, we are now able to immerse ourselves in fictional worlds that are so realistic and enticing that we may even consider abandoning our own reality to live in them permanently.
The episode is a thought-provoking and intriguing exploration of these ideas, and it is difficult not to give away any spoilers for this brilliant episode that revisits the show’s core themes. “Beyond the Sea” is a clever mix of vintage and space-age elements that complements the fictional and real aspects of the story. It is a more intimate and character-driven take on “The Matrix” that raises questions about the nature of reality and whether fiction is more real than our own future reality, which can be disheartening.
This episode is not action-packed, but rather a reflection on the character who eats a steak and debates whether to abandon reality and embrace fiction or not. It is a tough and even cruel episode if we think about it, and it encourages viewers to reflect on the old saying that suggests that the past was better.
Aaron Paul and Josh Hartnett deliver excellent performances, but the standout is Kate Mara, who always manages to bring out the best in every character she portrays.
Overall, “Beyond the Sea” is another episode that is worth watching this season, as it offers a fresh and engaging take on the show’s central themes.
Release date
June 15, 2023
Where to Watch Beyond the Sea
Director
John Crowley (born 1969) is an Irish award-winning television director, theatre and film director. He is perhaps best known for his feature film debut Intermission (2003).
The Cast
Aaron Paul
Kate Mara
Josh Hartnett
Auden Thornton
Auden Thornton
Rory Culkin
