Rewatching this great show, I forgot how good it was. So many great actors, memorable stories, and perfect practical effects.
After 4 episodes it's quite good. There is an interesting mystery, and one is intrigued about where it's going. Still, it has some of the typical problems other streaming shows have, not wanting to move the story at a reasonable pace, so they have something for the next season. But actually, the worst thing in the whole show are the hairstyles of a lot of the background cast. They completely break the immersion, as they don't fit the setting at all. Like they had them run in from a different set, and just changed the clothes.
This was painful. At least it was quite short. Around 30% is quite interesting archive footage, with the rest some guy just making things up. Toward the end I really expected they will start blaming aliens.
Too bad that this was canceled so soon. Quite an interesting premise and would like to see where it goes. Also too bad that they did not focus more on the sci-fi stuff, as some episodes are more of a soap opera. It's a bit hard to root for people who sabotage their lives every chance they get.
Some really good ones, and some quite mediocre episodes. Worth a watch.
This one really reminds me of the older versions of "The Twilight zone" (the good ones). Especially the second episode, which I think is the best one here, was really like something from there. The mysteries are interesting, and not that predictable. Characters are fun and work well together. Few consistency errors, here and there (one character stops everything because of his obsession, even eating, but is always cleanly shaved) , and some story threads ended up rather quickly with a very simple resolution (the amnesiac boyfriend) , but nothing major that will diminish the enjoyment here.
Entertaining mystery show. I quite liked this "inverted" style of mysteries more. Just think of Columbo, as it's exactly that style, where you know who did it from the start. Still, there are quite a few surprises in the end. Compared to the first part "Medium" the episodes are better, with an overall better flow, but the surprise in the last episode is not as impactful.
I do hope there will be more, and they focus more also on the history of the main characters. Should be interesting.
Quite a decent Sherlock Holmes series (Yes Sharaku Houmonji is a version of Sherlock Holmes). They are some nice mysteries, even if the story gets a bit predictable toward the end. Also, the character of "Watson" is a bit underused, but this gets better as the show progresses. Overall another good Japanese mystery show, even though not that original.
Good actors, a good mystery, well paced. It hooks you quite in. Too bad it gets pretty predictable toward the end, and some characters are not fleshed out that well. Still, there were a few surprises, and it got darker than I thought it would be.
Quite entertaining mystery shows, the quirky detective was replaced with a quirky medium and a bit babbling writer. They work quite well together, and the mysteries are good enough. Where it all goes crazy is the last episode, and it just makes the show perfect . I just wished there were a few more episodes before the end here.
Btw. This story continues in the show Invert: Jozuka Hisui Toujoshu . Do not look it up before finishing this one. Any info on it will spoil the ending here.
Entertaining medical drama, with many quirky, but memorable characters. It feels sometimes like a PSA, where they try to inform the viewer of some medical risks, but it's not that bad.
I just did not like the second scene of the first episode. 200-400 ISO for a star shot is just too low :)
I do like crime shows with quirky main characters. And it works quite well here and I like the show quite a lot (ignoring some questionable acting here and there). Too bad that this is a complete carbon copy of the french TV show HPI. They changed nothing, which is quite a disappointment. "Inspired by" means something else :/
I so wish for a second season here. Such a fun show and Yui Aragaki in the role of Kyoko is just perfect. It's one of those clever detective shows that are quite common in Japanese dramas. But I love those. No running, no shooting, just logic, and intellect.
This show together with Time Taxi convinced me to give a try to Japanese dramas, and I never regretted it :)
The story and characters here are loosely based on Sherlock Holmes, and this is not the first show that's did this. But with good actors and mysteries, this is a great show. Just the ending of the overall story was a bit of a letdown. Happens actually a lot in Japanese dramas. Like they ran out of episodes and had to end it quickly.
Quite the funny show, even though they like to use mistaken identities as the source of humor a little too often. Also, one could use the characters' as an example for different neurosis and psychological problems. Especiall the character of Ildico becomes a complete psychopath as the season's progress.
Quite the enjoyable mystery series. One for those that enjoy locked room mysteries, like in many other Japanese shows. The only thing I found really off was the actress playing Dr. Magata. She did not fit the role, and the actress being even younger than Emi Takei (who plays a student here) made some of the scenes strange.
After two episodes, I have no idea where they are going with this show. Still, the main character of Torako is quite entertaining, and it peaked my curiosity enough with the hints of the overall story, that I will continue watching it.
I'm unsure about this one. The stories look fine, but the acting feels very stiff and fake. When Japanese dramas try action, it rarely works out. Usually, they are better when they try to be clever. I just hope it gets better. Especially the character of "Invisible". I like the actress, especially from Galileo, but here she just sits and eats. Can one even call that acting?
Also, I hope the Japanese police are better than what's shown here. They react like snails here and behave like idiots all the time.
The mysteries are well thought out, but the acting is a bit on the weaker side, and the always recording guy is a bit too convenient. Still another entertaining detective show.
Best show ever. What else to say.
Ok, this was a surprise. Interesting story, great casting (I have zero problems believing that a punch from Reacher can kill you), the cast works well together, the story is paced nicely with minimum filler, and they don't behave like idiots. I expected an ending in the style of Commando, and that's what I got . If I had to find some issues, the flashbacks were pointless, and the antagonist is not fleshed out that much. But this does not take away from how good this show overall is.
The premise and the styling are great. The story is good and hooks you in. But the amount of filler is crazy. There are so many moments when nothing is happening. And there is no ending. At all. If they removed the bloat they would have plenty of space to work on the story. But then nobody would pay them for the second season :/
This is a strange show. I hate every single character in it. They are all so annoying. But I do enjoy the story and the time travel aspect.
This was a surprise, I ended up watching it all in one go. In a way, it is similar to Shin Godzilla, where it focuses more on the people than Godzilla itself. And here it's even more focused on the science behind the whole situation. And it mostly felt like somebody really thought about it. I completely did not mind all the exposition, as I found it really interesting. But this is not for ones that just want mindless action. This is something you have to think about.
The characters were quite good, maybe just too many of them. But there are quite different so you don't get lost. The soundtrack is also great and the song (you know which one) will haunt you in your dreams.
Actually, there were only two things I did not like. Some of the animation, especially the 3d looked just horrible and was a real low point of the series. Secondly, a lot of the characters here are these genius scientists, and they can't help themselves and do stupid things. At least it does not happen that often here.
A fun comedy series with very likable characters. Really enjoyed this one. Now I just have to hope that someone really makes the Express bus to Busan :)
Great, but I do prefer the Japanese version more, as it tends to focus more on the game than the overarching story. Still, both are really enjoyable.
Watch this as a comedy show, it really is funny. Just dont take any diet advice seriously.
I hated the beginning of the first episode and almost stopped watching. Don't know who thinks that a cut every second is a good idea. It made me dizzy. But once that's over, this is a really enjoyable mystery series with great likable and funny characters and good overarching story.
Edit: After watching it again I just have to up the score to 10. Yes, the editing is bad here and there, but it's such a great detective show.
The show ranges from interesting and educational to propaganda and total misinformation. They are not objective on every topic and really should do more research on some of them.
Yes, one first checks for ghosts and magnetic fields and only afterwards checks the slope of the hill that cars move on. One of the stupidest shows I ever seen.
