After Black Mirror, You Can Binge Rashida Jones’ New Sci-Fi in Just 5 Hours
If you need another dose of thoughtful sci-fi after binging Black Mirror, this one's exactly what you're looking for, with a touch of black humor.
I consider myself a Rashida Jones fan since her iconic role as Ann Perkins on Parks and Rec (2009-2015). After the show's end, she proved to be a versatile actress. I absolutely loved her in the dramatic The Sound of Silence (2019). She has also done voice acting for such hits as The Grinch (2018) and Klaus (2019).
Recently, Jones has been in the spotlight thanks to her performance in Black Mirror. But that's not her first role in a sci-fi series.
Sunny (2024): The Robot Who Can Help You Solve a Mystery... Maybe
Let me introduce you to Sunny, a cute robot who was created by Suzie’s deceased husband. Suzie (Rashida Jones) hates robots, but she has no other choice than to accept Sunny's help when investigating a mystery around her family's disappearance.
These both end up becoming friends, and I can't help but be amazed at how subtle the show hints at the loneliness that can come with grief and ponders whether a machine can actually replace the human connection.
Should Fans of Black Mirror Watch Sunny?
After watching Season 7 of Black Mirror, I strongly advise you to give Sunny a chance. And while it may not be as dark and gritty as BM, it raises some pretty uncanny issues, just like Charlie Brooker's anthology.
The show manages to be both drama and dark comedy at the same time. Jones delivers some genuinely funny moments amid the more serious themes. And her chemistry with the robot (voiced by Joanna Sotomura) is surprisingly touching. You'll find yourself getting invested in their weird little friendship.
What Does the Audience Think About Sunny?
- On Rotten Tomatoes, Sunny has 90% from critics and 68% from the audience.
- On IMDb, Sunny is rated 6.5/10.
“Sunny has an amazing atmosphere, and Rashida is spectacular in it. It's one of those shows where it instantly transports you into its universe with its charm,” Redditor HonestlyGurlSlay wrote.
“I'm hooked! Haven't seen anything this weird and compelling and darkly comic with a powerhouse lead actress since HBO's Search Party,” Redditor lafornarina76 shared.
Where to Watch Sunny?
You can binge Sunny in just 5 hours on Apple TV+ right now.
