Light Shop: Entre a Vida e a Morte

This series is an emotional ride. It is dark, creepy, melancholic but also very beautiful. It is basically a love story told in a very unique way. It is a great blend of genres. When finishing the first four episodes, I was counting down days until the next two were released. Despite being a slow-burn at times, it is still very gripping. The acting from the entire cast is top notch, as well as direction, writing and overall visuals. It is one of those series that lingers on and is a food for thought. All of you who like to watch someething a bit more dark and emotional with supernatural elements will be definitely pleased with this one. Sometimes various series can drag a bit towards the end but I wish this one would have been even longer.

I know that this show is based on a very popular webtoon and the show creator is the same person who wrote and produced the show "Moving." There is no need to compare the show to the webtoon or another show (Moving). So, judging the show on its own merits, I have some mixed feelings.

To be honest, I had a real difficult time finishing the first three episodes. While the basic premise was quite interesting, the show left the audience in the dark (pun intended) for much of the time, just dropping few hints here and there. It was somewhat frustrating at time, but then, I watched Ep. 4. The reveal in Ep. 4 hit me like a ton of bricks and shed a light on what was happening in Ep 1-3. The show still has much more to explain and carry the main story forward. However, Ep. 4 pretty much changed my mind from giving this show a 3-star rating to an 8-star rating. At the end of the season, perhaps my score will increase or decrease.

For anyone who is not sure about giving this show a chance, watch at least up to Ep. 4. If you decide that it's not your cup of tea at that point, then I doubt you will enjoy the rest of the show.

The story based on a Manga begins by showing various characters in a strange neighbourhood with no knowledge of who or why they are there. In this mysterious drama we are nearly half way through the eight episodes before we become privy to their predicament and why they are this situation. In the back streets of this place there is a strange light shop which has all the answers but they have to request them. A very clever plot with great acting that draws you in as you try to figure out just where they are and although it does move a little slow in the second half it has many poignant moments which hopefully make you grasp the fragility of your life.

I went in watching this not knowing anything and almost stopped within the first few episodes because they were creeping me out and I'm not a fan of horror. However, I'm so glad I didn't let my fear get the best of me because this ended up being so good, and I can't remember the last time I cried this much watching a tv show. The mother-daughter duo, lesbian couple and father-daughter pair's stories and endings had me in tears. Excellent storytelling supported by amazing actors. The heterosexual couple's story left a deep impression on me as well because it's so tragic and unfair, and their ending was kind of shocking to me.

Apart from that, it was clear that the writers were hinting at a 2nd season because there were still a few loose ends and unanswered questions, mostly to do with the detective. Or I might be wrong, who knows.

Edit to add: okay so apparently Timing and Moving are connected to Light Shop? I don't know what Timing is but I've watched Moving and enjoyed it a lot.

I just finished watching "Light Shop" and I'm still reeling from the experience! The beginning was super scary - I was literally on the edge of my seat. But as the story went on, I realized it was so much more than just a horror series.

The characters were amazing - so real and relatable. I found myself rooting for them and feeling all the emotions they were going through. The way the show balanced horror, drama, and emotional moments was seriously impressive.

The last episode had me crying like a baby! The ending was perfect - it wrapped everything up nicely and gave me closure. I'm still thinking about the story and the characters, and I know this is a series that'll stay with me for a long time.

If you haven't watched "Light Shop" yet, you need to get on that! It's a wild ride, but it's so worth it.