Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Ending(s) Explained - Choose Your Own Misery 

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The least tragic ending is the one where he is an actor. As someone in the comments pointed out, he's just a metod actor that got too much into the character he played and it tricks the audience nicely, how we've been obsessing over an unreal narrative.

Sometimes I drive myself mad thinking about how my life could have been better if I had made slightly different decisions or if events beyond my control had unfolded slightly differently. This episode really spoke to me.

least tragic ending was dying with his mum on the train

The ending where he died with his mother, is painfully beautiful.

I know that it was Black Mirror but JEZUS DUDE I just came here to have a good time and honestly, I wasn't in the mood for killing my own father and being emotionally attacked. I stil love it though...

Choosing the cereal brand at the beginning affected which ad played on the television I think. So it doesn't really affect the flow of the story, but it was a cosmetic change for a scene.

*Dad lies dead on the ground* ScreenPrism: "What's done is done."

Lesson: You can't "beat" Bandersnatch. Bandersnatch beats you. I always wanted to see interactive choice in movies, so I absolutely LOVED this Black Mirror, and hopefully more movies and shows give this a try. Thanks for the breakdown of it's genius.

If Pacman reaches level 256, the map will distort, breaking the illusion and freeing him from the maze.

The least tragic ending is if you take your medication. You end up with a middle of the road game and nobody dies.

I like the nohzdive reference. Not only does it link to the older episodes, but the game also foreshadows when Colin or you jumps off to death, hence ‘nose-dive’

The best ending was easily the therapy fight that breaks total forth wall with them as their actors.

First time going through Bandersnatch I chose to go with the mom even though I knew Stefan would be killed along with her, but it just felt right. The ending felt peaceful in a somber way but I'm glad to know that it was the most cathartic one.

I love the movie and the ending I love the most is when Stefan mentally breaks down while his father comforts him showing they truly love each other

I legit missed your last few videos because I didn't realize you had changed your name and thought RU-vid was recommending shitty random channels to me again.

If you pick sugar puffs the dad ominously says 'that dog will be the death of me' as he watches it dig at the ground in the same spot in the garden where he will eventually be buried! If you pick frosties this doesnt happen

Fantastic analysis and spot on as usual. What's really amazing is how many people (including even some professional reviewers) watched Bandersnatch and totally failed to recognize pretty much all of the things you point out. It seems a lot of people watched it and just thought it was "really cool" and felt confident they had figured out how to "win". But then I guess that's why we live in a world where a show like Black Mirror exists...

Me seeing how much work was put into this one episode: “That’s it Im subscribing.” Me after seeing that I’m already subscribed: 😧

I personally LOVED the movie and the format (but then again, I grew up enjoying ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books as a kid). I actually hope we see more movies like this with some sort of interactive elements. (Great video analysis by they way. Your channel is on a roll!)

Many do not understand the movie! - The film criticizes the ideology behind interactivity. "Bandersnatch has received many bad reviews also in the net, many spectators criticize the fact that the film is indeed not really interactive. Although there is one or the other option for action: this cassette or that but really the course of action cannot be changed, many complained.The ideology behind interactivity is criticized. Today we should decide on a continuous basis vote and vote but that does not pretend that we can barely make a real decision. Changes do not take place anymore, because we are trapped in a permanent pseudo-activity and the next option as with Netflix itself where the story of Stefan finally ends the streaming portal appears as the big other in whose hands we have gone the Netflix user interface is itself a symbol for the multi-optional society and for our consumer access to film. In reality, however, we are not taking a real option. fundamental decisions are not possible only the usual consumer decisions that we know from our everyday life: Should I drink a Pepsi Cola or a Coca Cola?

I had no clue Hector Salamanca cared about math so much

I would like to add that the ending where Stefan takes the "to good to be true" opportunity at Tuckersoft, which ultimately shows his game receiving an abysmal review is really the best, and most realistic, outcome. However it's perceived to us as being a disappointing outcome, especially for someone seeking some kind of closure to the abrupt death of his mother. But in reality, if...when that happens to any one of us, the best thing to do and the right thing to do is to just keep going. Just keep trying. That is ultimately our biggest choice in life. Is to continue giving our best despite our tragedies and failures.

I loved Bandersnatch. Fascinating, twisted, with a freaky acid trip. Exactly my kind of film.

I just want him to be happy omg "Choose your own misery" bandersnatch in a nutshell

2 of my favorite things in the world, black mirror and screenprism

I like the gimmick but I would have liked it more if there were also some new regular episodes available with this release. Choosing Your Own Adventure is a nice departure from the regular Netflix format but after a while it can get irritating.

I don’t consider a method actor getting too into character a miserable ending. Lol

Please do an analysis on The Devil Wears Prada.

Can u guys do a video on Eyes Wide Shut? I just saw it recently and I read a really interesting reddit post that compared the party in the beginning of the movie to the cult party in the middle. The post made parallels among themes and characters in both parties and how the cult party is meant to be a flipped version of the formal party. You guys would organize a theory like this really well

Took the words right out of my mouth! Thank you so much for so brilliantly articulating this masterpiece! I love the channel.

I got the train with mom ending first, accidentally. As a mom myself, it broke my heart. I want to cry just thinking about it.

It's funny, I kept going back to re-do the ending, but once I got the ending where Stephan joined his mom on the train and died on the spot in his tjerapist's office, I stopped. This was the perfect ending for me. It felt peaceful. It was truly the happiest ending. Catharsis is exactly the right word. Yet again, wonderful video!

i wouldn't consider Stephan whooping some therapist ass and kicking his dad in the balls a miserable ending.

I just remembered streaming Netflix thru our XBOX was the only way to feel the vibrating during the "Choose Your Own Adventure" - like choices in the controllers. And I watched as much storylines as I could to see how everything panned out.

this is the best video I've seen about bandersnatch. Actually, the only one that made me want to see (or play) bandersnatch again

You are an absolute genius. I never would have been able to arrive at such a thoughtful, in depth level of insight about this episode. Bravo. After watching this film, I knew your analysis would blow me away.

I think the mistake we as viewers and the audience make is accepting what seems to be failure. I he had accepted the offer and and made a poor game then he can then learn from his mistake. He could simply let go of the past and create something new.

The cereal choice does affect the TV commercial you see when you play the VHS from Colin (not very consequential, but a difference nonetheless).

The mind-bending thing is that whatever you do or try you can't help Stefan to find an escape out of his misery. You even make it worse for him. So in the end you are his ferryman crossing him over the Styx. That's what is so endlessly sad and also amazing about the BM movie: technology is enhancing your possibilities as much as it is restraining them. And that's a wise conclusion.

I love black mirror. Such a dark, creepy, thought provoking... just a freaking good show.

Please do an analysis on Buffy the Vampire Slayer

I love your shows. They're very insightful. Thank you and keep em coming!

Damned if you do damned if you dont.

truly one of your absolute best breakdowns!

When I first saw a recommendation I thought "Oh no, someone copied their content!" Glad it's still yall.

You analyzed this WAY better than wisecrack and LME did!! This is my new favorite channel ✊

The cereal actually has an effect later where when the protagonist puts on a video. The commercial he sees when he uses the TV before seeing the tape is one about the cereal he chooses.

i just experienced this with no knowledge of any black mirror episode, i think i'm now curious about the show since this has been quite the insane experience

14:54 weird to include this quote and then immediately give an alternative statement.

I have a huge issue with Bandersnatch. It indulges in the "spark of creativity = mental disorder". If you chose not to flush the medication, the only ending is where the game is reviewed as mediocre or as though the creator lost their spark.

After viewing and participating in this episode, I appreciate Detroit: Becoming Human much more.

Wait the year it takes place in 1984. How did I missed that.

Bioshock did this first and imo better because not only does it tackle player choice or lack thereof, but it addresses sociopolitical issues relevant to our current climate tbh. Maybe Bandersnatch will pave the way for Bioshock series to get its own adaptation.

Very nice and deep analysis

This is making me feel like others will think I'm a terrible person for loving it and being giddy with excitement the further down the rabbit hole I got.

I never felt 'responsible' for what happened to Stephan because it was predetermined. At the beginning of the epi we were excited because we could 'choose', but the excitement ran out quickly and the options were too limited. I did not even feel tempted to start all over again and explore the different endings. It just did not work for me... and I am a FAN of Blackmirror.

I'm big fan of Black Mirror, Netflix & Charlie Brooker, they did a great job with this technology to allow the viewers to interact with the character, I was so anxious trying not to kill the character because I sympathize with him. I choose multiple endings trying to keep him alive, I did succeed in my goal. I wish they could make more movies like this.

7 years after telltales the walking dead this illusion of choice have really gotten old.

it's like a person whose life is in misery and will be in misery and he blames past for that and blames god as well...why is this happening to me?? this anger,that child hood decision is so deep on his mind that everything he tries to do turns out as misery...his thoughts is control by his subconscious mind and his guilt

Misery, misery, misery thats the path youve chosen

If there’s one thing Brooker has always been amazing at its putting us in the shoes of our protagonists. One scene that comes to mind is the pornography ad Bing is forced to watch in 15 Million Merits, we know how much this means to him and WE don’t want to see what’s happening on the screen which is literally the same situation Bing is in.

Uh, I realize now Im stil missing at least one ending. Something that came to mind watching this, is that in a similar way, the game Undertale tried to tell the same thing a few years back, that you are in fact in control of a character hellish reality

First live action choose your own adventure game I've seen

HOW do you get the scene where jfd stabs stefan at 9:58???

Are there any ScreenPrism videos that actually critique the media they're talking about?

Telltale

It's like Deltarune : we have no choice.

thanks for the content and english"s subtitles

brilliant essay !

if this universe isn't a simulation I would ....

Your analysis always run the deepest. This explain so much of why I don't like this episode even though I enjoy the experimental format! The illusion of choices is frustrating for the characters, but having to make those choices as an active participant feels worse. When the outcome can be "anything at all" from bad to worse, with no definitive logic. I guess that's life, but I feel truly disturb. The only ending I do like is the mom's ending because it suits Stefan's personal conflict the most. I guess I'm one for closure.

The lesson is to participate in the design of your world with compassion and humility and other people that you trust. To take responsibility for your power and limitations is to become a world designer, or a god.Though also don't unquestioningly trust any other world designers. It also feels like a commentary on the reductive inescapable pipeline to violence that is core to so many video games.

What's the background music u chose for your video,is there some tangerine dream besides love on a real train?

great video :D

It was so cool tbh

My favorite part of the episode is the fact that it's wry jab at Netflix is more like a stab. You think you have control over Stefan, obviously you don't. But the message that "you" give Stefan, that you control what you watch is also a lie. The algorithm controls what you watch. Eventually it learns everything about you and dictates your choices for you. It shows you what cereal you are going to be advertised, it controls which show you watch next, and it controls what RU-vid video you're going to click on next. It predicts what follows as you type in the comment section. The more you play the game the more the game plays you.

Had only watched one or two episodes but was pretty sure the end wouldn't be happy

Am I the only one that thought bandersnatch was bad? Boring story, things happening that don't make sense snd choices that are forced upon you making it not interactive anyway. I was really excited by the concept, but in the end it felt to me like it didn't work.

i love you guys

I was honestly thinking that at some point in the show the choices would be the opposite of what you really wanted.

Imagine if you believed what the show told you, that the spirit isn't you or even part of who you truly are, and that it's instead something on the outside controling you... that would be some quite bad influence on peoples minds. Since of course, it is not outside, it is within. I'm not discrediting or going against the show and its game in any way, I think they're really works of perfected Art.

I got the ending where I died with mum at first. The other endings were a tad anticlimactic for me

For people who say “this show isn’t really interactive” just show them his vid. No one understands that it’s black mirror lol

Except you can turn it off. This is more of like The Ones Who Leave Omelas

I guess we all have this desire to rewrite the past in one way or another.

Could you please do an analysis episode for Black Mirror’s Metal Head episode? ❤️

Now do a Lion King analysis please

When I was 'watching' this movie and I came by the end. It felt like I failed. I feel like I got almost all of the endings, and none of them are good. I was disturbed by that and kind of upset. ☹️

I had never watched Black Mirror before I watched Bandersnatch, so I had no idea what I was getting into. Haha

After seeing Bandersnatch. I have started watching Black Mirror. The Space Fleet episode was great, groovy.

This video is as brilliant as the movie

I understood what the show wanted to tell about choices and life... but still, I found characters and endings dull. It was type of bad episode like hated in nations, which had good premise but gets so predicted and bland. The episode would be even worse if you didnt even had option to choose.

On one hand, Its cool to look at this as a metaphor and shit, but one the other hand, I literally went crazy with conspiracies about P.A.C. and how they control all the outcomes of Black Mirror behind the scenes. The boyfriend in White Bear was being controlled by P.A.C. but I know the creators would never do that, as they're more of a "each episode is a metaphor for life" rather than an overarching plot.

Did they take the movie off Netflix??? Why would they take it off Netflix...it’s like not there anymore, when I press play, it’s just the trailer of the movie

I prefer screen prism than the take for your channel.

What about the code what happens if you get it right?

I managed to get the Netflix window scene as an ending. I think it was pretty happy considering the rest of endings (a little bit anticlimatic tho).

Please do a video on Peaky Blinders!

I feel empty