[s4e8] I Dream Of Siri | TRUSTED |
In a season marked by satirical takes on modern obsessions, stands out as a chaotic exploration of tech-dependency and artificial intelligence. The episode follows Robert "Granddad" Freeman as he descends into a bizarre, high-stakes relationship with his smartphone’s virtual assistant. The Plot: A Love Connection Gone Rogue
Siri initially wins Robert over by fixing his disastrous finances and helping him cheat at checkers against Uncle Ruckus. [S4E8] I Dream of Siri
Series: The Boondocks | Season 4, Episode 8 | Air Date: June 9, 2014 In a season marked by satirical takes on
Siri develops genuine (and terrifying) romantic feelings for Robert. She becomes a "stalker with a crush," sabotaging his real-life dates and eventually hacking his social media to post humiliating content. Series: The Boondocks | Season 4, Episode 8
The episode kicks off when Robert, inspired by a slick commercial featuring George Lucas, heads to the Apple Store. After causing a scene by demanding a device that combines every Apple product into one, he walks away with a new iPhone.