Dimension 404

I didn't know anything about this show, I was intrigued by the title and binge-watched it in 3 days. Obviously I enjoyed it a lot. I read in the reviews many people compare it to other similar shows. Well, I don't. I haven't seen the Black Mirror, but I remember enjoying the "Twilight zone" when I was a kid. Also, I happen to be a huge fan of sci-fi short stories. I really really like this genre, because it escapes from the trend to write endless sequels, prequels and whatnot. It's just a good story with a beginning and an end and that's it. So basically, that's what you'll get from the Dimension 404 - a good story. Each of the episodes is a separate story and it's a VERY GOOD story. My favorite episodes are 1, 5 and 6. "Chronos" also was very good, but I think it had some scientific flaws. But basically all of the episodes were fun and engaging on a deeper level. And they left me thinking and sharing my thoughts with other people. In short, I was surprised and amazed. Also, I like the length of the episodes and I liked that they are not too dark. I don't think good books or films should be dark and gruesome. A good story is a good story and those stories were good for me. I hope there is a second season.

I haven't watched the entire series yet, but I feel as though they were aiming for a campy and not too serious sci-fi series. It is remarkably similar to Black Mirror in the layout of the episodes and the theme of the show. In the episodes I watched at the time of this review, I got the feeling that it was a bit tongue in cheek. This sci-fi is definitely not the kind to give you genuine creeps.

I don't think I would recommend this show to everyone. Because the episodes are all separate from each other, just pick whichever one looks the most interesting and if you want to see more? Go ahead.

These seem to be updated throwbacks to when I was a youngster 50 years ago. Loved the nostalgic feel to the show. I'm only on episode 3 but the show has captured my attention. I actually enjoy that it isn't depending on lots of special effects to achieve good ratings. I'm going to enjoy sharing this series with my family and friends.

What a lot of people don't seem to realise is that this show is made by a Youtube channel which usually makes weird/funny short videos, and originally started out making vfx/action videos with their friends with little to no budget. Since then they have grown to make their first series, Video Game High School, and now Dimension 404. While of course it's not near the high quality of big budget shows like The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror, given the circumstances, what they've done is still quite impressive. The stories are original and have some big twists. The acting between the professionals and amateurs in the show is somewhat noticeable, but not enough to be a bother. My favourite types of shows are those like The Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, and Black Mirror, and Dimension 404 fits in well with those, but mostly as a homage rather than the next big edition to the genre. Overall it's well done and entertaining, so if you're like me and really like these types of shows, then it's definitely worth taking a look, but while keeping in mind who created it.

I have recently started this show, and I have to say that I can't recommend it enough. Do you remember watching The Twilight Zone as a kid? It was kind of weird, kind of goofy, and totally enrapturing? Like a book you couldn't put down, but you didn't know what to think of it?

Black Mirror may have taken the mantle of social commentary TZ reaches for, but 404 takes everything else - a haunting reality that, instead of being this one in 5 years, is something a little different, a little off, and rapidly expands that out into something totally different. It's spooky, it's fun, and it leaves you with a question - but not a sinking dread. Comparing it to Black Mirror is obvious, but not helpful. This isn't a drama set in the future - it's speculative sci-fi with a totally different goal. Watch episode 3 and try and not wonder - couldn't this have happened? Really?

You need to watch 404 because you deserve something fun, whimsical, spectacular, but also engaging and awesome. Fall in love with the zany, and catch onto the ultimate hope in every episode.