Is ‘Dimension 404’ A Rip-Off Of ‘Black Mirror’ And ‘Twilight Zone’?

“Dimension 404” has been compared to “Black Mirror,” but it seems the two shows may have more differences than similarities.

“Dimension 404” and “Black Mirror” were both inspired by “The Twilight Zone,” and they both tackle issues related to technology. For this reason, the two shows have been compared to each other, but they have a distinct difference. For one, Hulu’s new science fiction drama is not as dark as Netflix’s show.

“Dimension 404” aims to give a lighter take on the science-fiction-horror genre. The Verge believes that this is what makes “Dimension 404” stand out from shows lile “Black Mirror” and “The Twilight Zone.” The series leans more on being ridiculous rather than serious, and this could be a strong selling point on its own.

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The anthology series “Black Mirror” has a more serious tone and laced with a fingernail-gnawing sense of foreboding. On the other hand, “Dimension 404” consists of individual stories centered on technology. Aside from Hulu’s new original show being light-hearted, it is also full of special effects and recognizable faces, The Atlanta reported.

Each episode will feature a famous celebrity, including Sarah Hayland (“Modern Family”), Lea Michelle (“Glee”), Joel McHale (“Community”), Patton Oswalt (“The King of Queens”), Robert Buckley (“iZombie”), Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace”) and more. According to TV Guide, the new series is narrated by Mark Hamill.

The first three episodes of “Dimension 404” are already available for streaming on Hulu. Check out the synopses of the episodes below, via Daily News.

The first episode, titled “Matchmaker,” tells the story of Adam (McHale) a lonely music blogger who meets Amanda (Michele) through a dating app that builds romantic partners for users. She seems to be absolutely perfect and compatible with him until he discovers something unexpected.

The second episode, “Chromos,” features a physic student (Ashley Rickard) who only goes into a science field because of a ‘90s cartoon series. She solves her own time-space conundrum with the help of the other characters on the show.

The third episode, “Cinethrax,” follows the story of an uncle (Oswalt) and a niece (Sarah Hyland), who watch a film using the latest eyewear technology. However, when he puts on the 2D glasses, what he sees terrifies him.

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