Black Mirror Season 6: Every Episode Ranked Worst To Best
2. Episode 2 - Loch Henry
It's important to note that Loch Henry is another Season 6 outing that downplays speculative technology, opting for something entirely realistic instead. With that said, it's such a masterful horror-suspense tale that it still deserves a high position here.
Loch Henry follows a filmmaking couple who travel to a small Scottish town to shoot a quiet documentary. However, after Pia (Myha'la Herrold) hears about the area's infamous serial killer from her boyfriend, Davis (Samuel Blenkin), she decides to switch tracks and make a true crime documentary based on him instead. They soon uncover a series of shocking revelations about the crimes.
While the episode has some easily predictable plot points, it's still a thrilling tale that revels in its melancholic atmosphere. The quaint setting and the gritty visuals give the episode an eerie vibe, which only worsens once the intense moments of horror are sprinkled in. Additionally, Davis' connection to the crimes adds an emotional layer that helps the thriller out.
It's an engaging story with a powerful point about the real-life suffering often exploited for content in the true-crime documentary genre.