Further, she’s probably the most emblematic contemporary example of that archetype.
The story of a pop star trapped by the constant, vulgar expectations of the music industry is hardly one unique to Cyrus, but she does bring that real-life experience to the role. As on-the-nose as it might be, she’s an experienced singer-performer, so the music videos have a verisimilitude that’s strong even by Black Mirror’s high standards. Huh, seems like a big ask, right? Ho ho, busman’s holiday, ho ho – no, to be fair, I’d be the first to criticise bringing in a megastar to basically play themselves, but Cyrus was an excellent choice for this. The longer version: Celebrity guest star Miley Cyrus plays a pop star who’s disillusioned with her stage-managed life.
The short version: Did you know that the punk-rock scene definitely isn’t as manufactured as the rest of the pop industry?
There’s some of that, don’t get me wrong, but what’s more telling is what doesn’t get torn. Coming from Charlie Brooker, the man responsible for the media-blasting How TV Ruined Your Life and Screenwipe, you’d think an episode of Black Mirror that covered the music industry would tear several strips off it simply as a reflex.
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