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I have seen every episode at least 10 times, and I will see them again. The best detective TV show ever.

If you like Japanese mystery shows or shows like Columbo or Poirot, this is an easy recommendation. If you need action, chasing, shooting, and similar, just skip this one. This is mostly just people standing around and talking.

The mysteries here are clever and captivating. It will just hook you in, and you will need to see the resolution. The main character is quirky but fun, in a line with many detectives. The supporting cast is good even though some are a bit cartoony. But that's probably as this is based on a manga. Nothing too bad. I like how everything is interconnected in the end, and you can see that there is a thought behind it, it does not feel random. Everything is explained, except the little tease for the next season

In the end, I did not like only one thing. The Samsung fold product placement. The phones looked too much out of place. Did not really fit the personalities of the characters in the show.

I just finished my 3rd or maybe even 4th time watching all the episodes. Still, I really enjoyed it. The mysteries are clever and enjoyable even if you know who did it, but the highlight here are the interactions between Kageyama and Reiko. Just perfect.

I think I have seen this already more than 5 times, and each time it is so much fun. Too bad there is not a second season. If you like shows like Red Dwarf, It crowd, or Black books, you will love this.

One of the shows I love going back to. I think I have seen it at least 5-6 times already. The main character is funny, likable, perfectly played. The supporting cast is great, the stories are entertaining, the time travel is used in an intelligent way. And not to forget all the inside jokes, like the effects the driver starts adding to the time travel, the criminal detective show you see snippets across various episodes and much more

A very faithful adaptation of what already was a great book. Too bad I read the book, and in the middle of the first episode I remembered the whole solution. Still, I really enjoyed seeing how they tried to obscure it, keeping the surprise.. If you like An then there were none by Agatha Christie, you will love this, as it is heavily inspired by that book.

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 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.

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 :)

Best show ever. What else to say.

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.

A new variation on an existing concept. But nicely done. Fits well with other similar shows, like Liar Game (JP or KR), Zero, Kaiji, and others. Can only recommend it.

I noticed one thing. Each time there is a murder game in a Korean show, they focus more on the characters. In Japanese shows, they focus more on the game mechanics. I wonder why it is so.

A nicely made sci-fi show. Some new ideas here and there and some borrowed from others. I liked the story, the characters, the performance was good, the effects and designs were good. Just don't watch it with the English dub.

Likable characters, good animation, fun story. Really relaxing and enjoyable. Hope it continues this way

There are quite a few Japanese TV shows that are filled with Locked rooms and similar mysteries. And if you like any of those, you will like this one too. The actors are good, the characters are fun and the mysteries are interesting. What else would you need?

Usually, I like anime more than the live-action version, but not this time. Minami plays Yumeko so perfectly, so crazy.

Hard to be objective, as this show is pure nostalgia for me. Saw it first time in my teens, in the 90s, probably with a German dubbing. Still, compared to how bad the movie was (this is based on), or the remake (I could not force myself to watch more than a few episodes), this was just great.

Many memorable and quite original episodes. Especialy in earlier episodes, characters like Libby and Willard Kreaft completely stole the show, and I guess more people watched for Salem, than Sabrina. The very strong supporting cast, really made it great. Not that much in later seasons though, where they get rid of them, and the writing went right into the trash.

Still, worth a watch and better than most of the stuff that's released now. After multiple repeats, I'm always just surprised how bad of a person Sabrina is. The show tries to portray her as a saint, but that is just not what she is. Totally selfish, manipulative, vindictive psychopath, would be a more fitting description.

Rewatching this great show, I forgot how good it was. So many great actors, memorable stories, and perfect practical effects.

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 :)

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.

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.

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.

Surprisingly enjoyable. The mystery is interesting, builds well upon itself, and keeps you watching to see what's going on. Overall I hated only the performance of the main character, who l think could have been replaced with a cardboard cutout without any loss. Luckily as the show progresses he becomes more of a side character and the story is not about him. Also too bad the story is not contained in the season, as it does not answer everything and the ending is quite open. Hopefully, a second season is made.

A fun mystery show, even though it got worse as the seasons progressed. Still, I saw every episode multiple times, and will probably watch them again. The best episodes are consistently the ones that take place in Cabot Cove, and it will always be funny how everybody is shocked when another murder happens there. With that murder rate, it has to be the murder capital of the world.

I actually always expected an episode where they would show that Jessica is a secret killer mastermind behind all these murders. even as a what-if episode. There can't be any other explanation for how a writer is associated with so many killings. But we never got one.

It started strong and there are many good episodes. but especially the second part of the second season was horrible. Episode after episode of nothing happening, just them sitting in a room discussing plans. Really boring.

It has been a while since I read the book, but the start looks promising. Bit slow, but not the worst. Let's see how it continues.