Followers

Except the marvelous costumes, harajuku style vibe, the plot is so so. I watched it until. The end because it was aesthetically pleasing, but the plot could be better.

" Followers " was a visual pleasing drama.

The story was okay, but it could have been way better. There were so many issues that the drama touched, like having to choose between family and wokr. But the drama focused more on the bringht lights and the beautiful colors rather than the story. So, it felt like it was presented a bit superficial, without taking a deeper dive into what the characters felt. The romance was nice and subbtle, and the monbebe mother was just reletable and funny. Also, the second couple felt odd, as the guy seemed more connected with the son rather with the mother. The final episode was a bit rushed and it was more like it was trying to wrap things up with an unrealistic happy ending. Still, the cinematography was breathtaking and the performances were great from everyone in the cast.

So, overall, six out of ten.

I loved the serie because gives positive messages without being hold by any mold. What I would change would be some scenes that without them this show would be for anyone to watch; frankly, I found them unnecessary for the story.

Beyond that, is one of my faves, because they give the message of being true to yourself, to listen to yourself and follow your own path, knowing it won't be easy but it will be yours.

Light story, good vibes with its quirkness, I watch until the end of episodes and like it. The costums, desain, light are really inspiring. It is another level of Japanese cinematography. I think another Japan drama should wear this color more with different genre. For me, it reminds me when I watched Why woman kill directed by Lucy Liu, but with different characteristics of cast.

It's difficult to write a review about something you passionately wanted to be great, but just isn't.

Moreover, living in Tokyo and working in the entertainment industry means that I was well aware of the rumors of an absentee director leaving the bulk of the shoot to her staff. Stories of technical problems and entire episode worth of content left on the cutting room floor also make it difficult to write an unbiased review.

Putting that aside, characters who are inconsistent and difficult to root for are what truly made me dislike this series.

I had very high hopes for "Followers" as Japanese serialized entertainment deserves to have a place in the on demand era. As the above reviewer mentioned, this is, for better or worse, just another example of the current generation of Japanese entertainment. Slightly tone deaf, completely unrealistic, and a bit painful to watch.

If the rumors about this production are true, this director would do well next time to do the work herself instead of just color grading and picking pretty clothing for her clearly confused cast to wear.

5 points for a cast that is clearly trying to entertain us.

Here's hoping they restore that extra episode worth of footage down the line.