Derren Brown: Trick or Treat

I love Derren Brown, so when I saw this series advertised I was elated to say the least. However, I felt each episode was lacking. Instead of doing the brief little tricks he did, I would have rather spent more time with the person who was doing the trick or treat. That part of the show seemed very rushed and I definitely wanted more from it.

I still loved the series, don't get me wrong. It just wasn't my favourite from Derren Brown.

He is an absolute genius and everything he does leaves you in awe. How lucky are we that he has chosen his powers for good, rather than evil. (well - what we are aware of anyway)

If Derren Brown can do what the shows say, he could be weaponised by MI5 or other military organisations, under duress or of his own accord.

Used to convince political or radical leaders to do things, commit suicide, or push the red button.

It's actually quite scary that he can do these things and he walks around freely. As he gets older, in an aging world full of chaos, will he use his skills and powers for good or evil?

As with Professor X in Logan, where we see Xaviour battling brain degeneration, but still having his powers, the idea that he starts hypnotising and implanting random ideas into people is scary.

It only takes a little trigger for him to snap and start causing world havoc. A chance meeting with a politician, or internet giant like Elon Musk.

I know he will say that he would never go to the dark side, but that's what Anikin Skywalker said.

Same knife edge/edge of your seat type stuff that only Derren could do ;)

The chocolate roll thing (NOT saying what it is!) had me open mouthed! And there is always something to look out for behind the scenes, hidden away just out of view. As usual, loved it ;D But knowing Derren's shows you should really watch twice, there's always something that you missed, which I am sure is to his utter pleasure... If anyone has read the papers and seen what is to come, then absolutely everyone will be watching and holding their breath next week for his newest, no doubt controversial, trick.

And that is exactly what this is, controversial. Some people will watch thinking that this is very wrong and shocking and others will sit and see just how far Derren can push boundaries without going too far and supply us with some great, way way way above the average entertainment.

If you didn't see it this week then definitely watch it next, it looks like there are surprises to come... Can't wait.