Dimension 404

This is a good show. Most of the negative reviews below clearly expected something different than what they got, and went in with those expectations rather than taking this show for what it is. The second you see the opening, you will have an indication of what you are about to get. The intro song is a sort of spoof of the Twilight Zone and Outer Limits openings, and that is exactly what you get when you watch the show. This isn't Black Mirror, or the Twilight Zone, or the Outer Limits. What it is is a much lighter, sort of goofy, almost satirical take on the genre that generated these shows. It is funny and not nearly as disturbing. If you never left the 90s and are still looking for that same dark, gritty episodic sci-fi that the Outer Limits did so well, then you are going to be disappointed. If you don't take yourself or your media quite so seriously and want something a little bit silly and fun that still feels strangely like the shows listed above, then this is for you. There are some downsides. Aspects of certain episodes seem dragged out. Montages and transitions often go on for far longer than they need to. The show was produced by a studio used to making 15 minute shorts and, at times, it shows. Overall, it is still a fun show to watch and the primary complaint, that it isn't enough like the source material that inspired it, seems to miss the point entirely. If you want to watch Black Mirror, go watch Black Mirror. Don't try to project your expectations for that show onto this one. But it you take Dimension 404 for what it is, you may just find that you enjoy it.

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.

This isn't some kind of reboot or remake of Outer Limits, Black Mirror, or the Twilight zone or whatever else..this is something entirely different. It takes elements from these sci-fi shows and weaves it into something entirely different. It feels similar, but it can't hold a candle to those shows individually..and it's not trying to.

It has a large cast of actors and actresses, and weird ass episodes..but it's fantastic. If you like sci-fi shows and want a new story every episode, this might be the show for you. It's almost like a B-Movie or a B-TV show if you think the acting is terrible (I think it's pretty good..but if you're a stickler (insert Rick and Morty reference)..that's on you) It's probably not for you.

With this latest episode (Bob) I cried like a baby. The story they tell every episode is fantastical and I've been waiting for a show like this for a long time since Misfits ended. To be fair to the user critics, episode 3:Chronos wasn't OMFG over the top amazing..but it had emotion to it and it resonates.

Don't let negative reviews detract you from this show, try it out..see how it fits. This is only the first season, think about shows you love and how crappy their first season was. (South Park? Anyone?)

Give this show a fighting chance.

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.

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.