Re: Mind

Whenever I see a movie which wastes a couple of hours of my time, I feel that 2 hours of my life is not enough of a waste to warrant a feeling of being cheated of a substantial portion of my life. But when an episodic piece of crap wastes about 6 hours, I feel at the end of that monumental waste of time that it is my duty to warn others not to make the same mistake I made, and start this completely nonsensical, 12 episodic, snail crawling, hodgepodge of going nowhere dialogue, that only left me feeling angry at the end for putting me through the worst viewing experience I've ever had watching anything. The main sin of this show is the first four episodes are actually fairly good, but at about the 7th episode you're wondering why you started this garbage in the first place. In case I haven't made it clear, this is about the worst tv series I've ever been unfortunate to watch. Skip at all costs.

I found it semi-interesting, not as enthralling as other Netflix shows like Dark and Stranger Things, but it was modest show, not amazing, but not bad also. The beginning takes a little while but it becomes more interesting, but some may find that the show tries to cram too much into the story. My interest was only moderately kept with the ever developing story, the mystery itself is intriguing in the first few episodes, but as I said before, I wasn't completely taken by the show. I don't know if I just wasn't the demographic, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would.

The acting is really hit and miss, the "bad girls" are portrayed kind of campy as they often are in Japanese TV. But most gave an average performance, nothing to be ashamed of. The writing I found to be very sporadic, one moment the pacing is wonderful and perfect, and the next minute its rushing through and over explaining things the next minute. In all, I think it was a very average series, nothing really took me by surprise or sucked me into the world, some might find it interesting, but I found it to only be moderately entertaining.

I wouldn't recommend it but its up to you.

If you want to see this show for the soap opera drama, go all in. If you like the people locked in a room genre, and considers understanding the mechanics of everything around as important as the drama, it will never happen.

It took me a while to get through this show.

Very serious, pessimistic reflection of how even the best intentions go sour. Intriguing but it isn't really about the mystery or logistics, it's just a way of propping up a long Socratic dialogue on the subject of justice and sorority. In short: one very long conversation sort of like 12 angry men except it's 12 victims talking about 1 juror.

The episodes are pretty good at not over staying their welcome but you need to be in a robust mood to take them. You eventually get flashbacks but they're not what it's about.

It's hard to really say what this actually about. I suppose...grey morality? The way we betray each other? Sending up the myth of female solidarity?

One thing that struck me is the zeitgeist of female bonding in high school and how the seemingly idyllic masks jealousy and domination just below the surface. How even seemingly the most harmless of company the very darkest of human tendency can cost lives.

There's is a lot to follow and untangle and I won't say it sort of feels like a chore by the end and it really is the process more than the conclusions here.

I have no real idea if this is genius and I just didn't get it, or whether this is just pseudo-intellectual drivel to make adolescent K-pop fans think they're edgy and thoughtful. Or is this a J-pop group? What even is the difference?

There's basically four characters: the smart girl in the glasses, the angry girl with deep voice, the mysterious capture who you wonder about from episode one and everyone else.

Ultimately I am not going to say that this hit the jackpot but it's a lot more watchable than a lot of generic TV dramas out there. The limited settings actually made it kind of neat.'

The final episode is special and I quite admire but I shall say no more here.

Basicly that is it.

I think the low ratings are of those who want to watch something like American horror and than get this .. Anyway I am writing this after episode 1. And I might edit this if it takes a whole other turn.

The show was written for the members of the keyazaki46. An idol group that did really well.

This group had a late night program as well on TV. The first series were they got introduced actually was about their older sister group.

The older sister group has their series on amazon. (Who killed Daigorou Tokuyama) and that one is a blast. It is almost perfect television, murder mystery series.

So the cast of this they got introduced in season three if I remember correctly. With episodes being given to one group or the other and an occasional battle.

In season 4 the show was solely about them and than there was hiragana oshi.

The group itself had namechwnges. This is the first generation. Later on the second generation entered. And the third generation was just one girl.

Mao for example the first girl that went missing is often referred to by her last name Iguchi. And had a special episode where she graduated.

She was a tone deaf idol. Who wasn't the best in dancing as well but she had tons of energy and a heart of gold. This is shown when she has her own segment and introduces other girls from the group.

The sleepy girl . Is the cry baby of the group. This character is very quiet in the shows, not in the dressing room.

The girl who was not there plays basketball but was afraid of kasuga , a male comedian, when she could show her strength.

I can tell all sorts of stuff on the cast . The girl telling the rest to be quiet. Always had a rebel feel. And is well known for her low voice.

She pretends to be fearless , but is scaredy cat...

Between the late night shows and re mind . The show was better .

However for fans of the series this is a nice way to see them in a different setting.

I believe some of the girls now have active acting careers but this has to be one of the first series they starred in.

Anyway having this background, i am watching a series that is made for fans of the idol group.

Some girls have to play a stereotype of themselves.

Personally it would have been better if they just could be themselves.

The late night series is a good watch because the girls are either witty and or or are not afraid of making a fool om themselves.

As standalone viewing this can be hard a watch. So depending on your background this series is really anything between a two and a nine really.

NETFLIX really should consider getting the rights to air those shows or akbingo. Or any other idolgroup.

The format of those shows is unlike any other shows you have seen and have classic moments in it.

I am pretty sure the direction that these girls received is either very minimal. Or from a western viewpoint absurd. The girls carry out what is asked from them.

Testament to that are the things they do when they release a new single. They went bungee jumping for example even if they were crying out of fear.

From what I like in the movie medium. The editing and sound use is over the top. As are the poses of the girls sitting at the table. To the point that is almost seems unedited. It is too much in your face.

The conversations in episode 1 are to one-sided and similar. Kokodoko... shiranai... again here they should really trust this to the girls.

Normally I would give up on the series after episode 1.

However since the girl who is missing is great at making me smile. My curiosity takes over and I will see the entire series.

Going on the first episode and knowing the cast. I think it is a missed opportunity. Just give them a setting and let them say and do what they want.

That would have been more entertaining.

The series is well short of the who killed.. at this point. But I am going to watch this with an ganbare attitude. (I only saw episode 1) I gave it a middle rating so far. I like the cast. I didn't like the conversations or the editing.