Fans and critics often debate the "Netflixization" and changing tone of the series starting with Season 3.

“America, nostalgia, and the Netflixian dream... season 3 is pretty good. But it was clearly the result of a change, and not one always for the better.” Medium · Daniel Riesco · 8 years ago

: If you are looking for a broader critique of the show's transition to Netflix, the Vanity Fair review argues that while some episodes feel "bloated," others like "San Junipero" represent the series at its most sensitive and brilliant. Community Perspectives

“I just binge watched all 3 seasons in the span of 3 days and holy hell this is a great show.” Reddit · r/blackmirror · 9 years ago