Black Mirror - Navarasa Version

Black Mirror Version of Navarasa

Navarasa is an anthology series released on Netflix this August 2021. It received mixed reviews from the audience. Yet its concept was great.

Navarasa / Navarasam - Nine Human Emotions

There are Nine kinds of human emotions.

1. Sorrow

2. Laughter

3. Wonder

4. Disgust

5. Peace

6. Anger

7. Fear

8. Courage

9. Love

Navarasa is an anthology with 9 episodes based on the above 9 emotions.

Reason for this blog!

Black Mirror is one of the critically acclaimed series. It emotes the audience better than Navarasa. So I decided to gather the appropriate Black Mirror episodes for the above-said emotions.

1. Sorrow - Be Right Back, Black Mirror Season 2 Episode 1

Plot

Martha and Ash are a young couple who move to a remote cottage. The day after the move, Ash is killed, returning the hire van. At the funeral, Martha's friend Sarah tells her about a new service that lets people stay in touch with the deceased.

This episode emoted the feeling of losing someone and being unable to get over it.

2. Laughter - The Waldo Moment, Black Mirror Season 2 Episode 3

Plot

Waldo, a CGI blue bear from a children's educational TV show who in reality is an anarchic character on a satirical late-night topical comedy show. When the channel decide they would like to give Waldo his own pilot, the production company enter him into a political race against one of his victims, Conservative Liam Monroe, for a stunt. Once the wheels start turning there's no stopping the thing. So what can Jamie do?

It was a hilarious episode in Black Mirror, especially Waldo - Monroe meetings had well-timed comedies that worked great among the audience.

3. Wonder - USS Callister, Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 1

Plot

By day, Robert Daly is the CTO of a tech-entertainment company, but by night he is in his own private cinematic universe -- based on a TV show he watched as a child -- as the commander of a starship exploring new worlds.

This episode gave a different experience for the audience. It was wonderfully scripted and had surprising twists and turns.

4. Disgust - The National Anthem, Black Mirror Season 1 Episode 1

Plot

Charlie Brooker's twisted parable for the Twitter age, a political thriller in which the fictional Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a huge and shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.

This episode had a disgusting climax in the entire series and also showed the hidden face of the self-centred society.

5. Peace - The Entire History of You, Black Mirror Season 1 Episode 3

Plot

In the near future, people shall never forget a face again as everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything they do, see and hear.

This episode had a meaningful full ending that sometimes living without technological influences gives more peace in life.

6. Anger - Fifteen Million Merits, Black Mirror Season 1 Episode 2

Plot

In a sarcastic version of a future reality, everyone is confined to a life of strange physical drudgery. The only way to escape this life is to enter the `Hot Shot' talent show and pray you can impress the judges. `15 Million Merits' is a satire on entertainment shows and our insatiable thirst for distraction.

The final dialogues from Daniel Kaluuya (Bing), the angry lead actor of the episodes were so well returned.

Episodes similar

Nosedive, Black Mirror Season 3 Episode 1

An insecure office worker living in a smiley, status-obsessed, nightmare finds a way to join an old friend as one of society's elites.

Smithereens, Black Mirror Season 5 Episode 2

A London rideshare driver ignites an international crisis after he kidnaps a worker from a social media company.

Arkangel, Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 2

Worried about her daughter's safety, single mother Marie signs up for a new device that monitors the girl's whereabouts, and much more.

7. Fear - Shut Up and Dance, Black Mirror Season 3 Episode 3

Plot

When a teenager falls into an online trap, he is forced into an uneasy alliance, blackmailed into carrying out orders delivered via text messages or risk having his intimate secrets exposed.

This Episode had one of the best thrilling moments with the fear and humiliation among the lead casts portrayed well.

Episodes similar

White Bear, Black Mirror Season 2 Episode 2

A young woman, Victoria, wakes up and cannot remember anything about her life. Everyone she encounters refuses to communicate with her and enjoys filming her discomfort on their phones. Victoria meets Jem who explains that a signal is being transmitted that has turned most of the population into dumb voyeurs. Jem and Victoria set out to destroy the transmitter, but can they manage it and will it end their torment?

Playtest, Black Mirror Season 3 Episode 2

While in Britain, a thrill-seeking American globetrotter signs up to test a video game in order to make some quick cash but finds out the game is far too terrifyingly advanced.

Crocodile, Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 3

Architect Mia scrambles to keep a dark secret under wraps, while insurance investigator Shazia harvests people's memories of a nearby accident scene.

8. Courage - Metalhead, Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 5

Plot

At an abandoned warehouse, scavengers searching for supplies encounter a ruthless foe and flee for their lives through a bleak wasteland.

This Episode had one of the best thrilling moments with a run for life courage from the lead actress which is neatly written.

Episodes similar

Black Museum, Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 6

On a dusty stretch of highway, a traveller comes across a museum that boasts rare criminal artefacts and a disturbing main attraction.

9. Love - Hang the DJ, Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 4

Plot

Paired up by a dating program that puts an expiration date on all relationships, Frank and Amy soon begin to question the system's logic.

The climax was so well scripted in this chaotic concept of relationship datings.

Episodes similar

San Junipero, Black Mirror Season 3 Episode 4

When Yorkie and Kelly visit San Junipero, a fun-loving beach town full of surf, sun and sex, their lives are changed.

Striking Vipers, Black Mirror Season 5 Episode 1 (An additional mention)

When old college friends Danny and Karl reconnect in a VR version of their favourite video game, the late-night sessions yield an unexpected discovery.

This post is not about Judging or reviewing Navarasa. But the Black Mirror version of those emotions will definitely be worth a watch.

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