Switched

Why nobody talking about how good this tv show is , brilliant directing amazing cinematography wonderful casting performances , really good writing, this is a masterpiece nobody talking about, especially the director should do something more because no movies or tv show he did , this my favorite tv show ever with prison break.

I think like a few users here I was recommended switched because I was erased. I only really watched it because it only has 6 episodes and they are all under an hour however I was gripped by just the first episode and I got a lot more from this than just a way to pass the time!

It's a very important message that it doesn't matter what you look like on the outside, it's the inside that counts and although it's aimed at teens (I'm 27) I think it's an important message whatever stage of life you're in.

Fantastic acting, you really felt for the characters and cried and laughed with them. Kaga stole the show for me- he is an absolute sweetheart!

100% recommend this to anyone!

Switched is surprisingly a very entertaining drama. The execution of the fantasy element was well made and the whole body switching was nicely explained. The drama hit the top when we discovered the real personalities of the characters. The twist in the end was lovely as well. In addition the love triangle was really really cute and that helped with the love story to be intense, though the plot focused more on the characters rather the romance, which was a relief. The performances, finally, were top notch from every actor and actress in the drama.

This is primarily aimed at teens, which I am not. Netflix suggested this to me because I had watched and rated Erased which I loved. Typical high school type drama but the premise is good, the acting is excellent and for once I didn't see the plot twist which was a novel experience. It loses points for the unnecessary and repetitive back flashes and the most appalling sound track ever. The music just drilled into my brain and was totally inappropriate. The flash backs cause the story to lag in places and why the girls have to be dragged around by the arm on a frequent basis is a mystery. A bit soap operaish with the zoom ins. Kaga was particularly endearing and the swopping of characters were all well performed.

I'm not a teenager, and much like another reviewer here, it was suggested to me because I watched Erased on Netflix, and after watching that I felt like binging on some Japanese dramas.

That being said, this is something I'd make my daughters watch when they're teenagers, as the series aims to give the watchers a sense of empathy for both sides of the coin. You feel bad for the unpopular girl and understand her actions, but you also feel bad for the popular girl because the switch takes her away from her family and friends.

The popular girl does NOT become instantly shy in the unpopular girls body, the person who said that must not have paid much attention. She only becomes less outgoing because people will not pay attention to her and think she is weird, which is what the series does well at, creating a sense of empathy and understanding.