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This is a slow burn series, but you only get half way through the story as Apple has cancelled it.

I did enjoy the show, but it's a bit of a slow story line so it takes a bit of stamina to get into it. But when you do get to start enjoying the characters, and the funny humour of their interactions, you find the series ends and the story has only been half told.

This series cries out for a second season and I believe it would have been a great success if Apple had any foresight or courage. This could of become series people would talk about years from now.

But it seems they are like most other streaming services, only after a quick buck.

Ok, seen a lot of negative reviews which I don't get. I like this show, it works for me and I look forward to the next week's episode. It's not predictable, doesn't follow the usual recipe and explores a stranger in a strange land with unfamiliar customs, at least where a loved one is lost in mysterious circumstances as an American wife coming to grips not knowing her Japanese husband's secret work life. And yakuza thrown in to make it interesting.

It has a fair bit of quirkiness, which I like. Yes a lot of it is in Japanese, but it's got subs, so that's okay. I'm giving 7 for now, maybe give it more at the end of the season.

First of all I would like the creators of this show to acknowledge their love of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill, because they named a character Boss Tanaka and he's even the same actor as Boss Tanaka in Kill Bill 1. THEN they name another character Boss Matsumoto. Oh, c'mon! And there are no mentions of this obvious influence in any interviews, but it's so obvious.

That said, I've really been enjoying the show. The writing is fairly clever with enough witty lines to balance out Rashida's dry and unlikeable character. The robot is really impressive to look at but also grows more human all the time. Actually I see a lot of my parrot in the robot, which is sometimes creepy but shows you that everything has emotions. Except robots right now, but we're probably headed there. The story isn't really as gripping as I'd like and it's definitely a slow series, but still very entertaining. I love subtitles so to me the languages blend seamlessly, but I can see how that might bother some whiny Americans. I like that it's set in Japan and seems true to other Japanese made movies and shows with how it's made, the acting, and how over the top the Japanese actors are. It gets better with each episode and I'm glad they made something different that isn't superhero related. It's refreshing that it's at least somewhat original, and definitely weird.

Apple have done it again. Their content is often quirky and unusual and Sunny is no exception.

Rashida Jones's Suzie is a great character, spiky and sarcastic. As her relationship develops with Sunny her robot it becomes normal watching them interact.

Having Japan and Japanese culture, mixed with an American protagonist, and the difficulties this brings when a tragedy happens is interesting.

The futuristic elements are also really well conceived as they are believable, and not too unlike our present world.

I love to watch foreign films and series as subtitles don't bother me. Don't let it put you off.

I love Sci fi and I love Rashida Jones but I can't figure this show out. I'm not sure what it's about after 3 episodes. The fact that 70% of it is in Japanese makes it even harder. Rashida Jones' job seems to be to stand there half slumped and speak in English to people speaking to her in Japanese. She doesn't have any drive or maybe it's the way she portrays it I get no sense of urgency or even fear or trepidation from her as she's trying to figure out what happened to her husband and son. The writing is really uneven. This makes me sad. I wanted to like it, it's just too obscure for me I guess.

Overall, I enjoyed the show. I'm disappointed that there won't be a season 2.

The style and art design is great. It is like a 80's or 90's style of costume and props, but with technology that is 20-30 years in the future from where we are in 2025. The show raises interesting questions on AI, perception of reality, and morality. It is a mystery at heart with elements of corporate malfeasance and Yakuza. It is also a buddy comedy.

If you like sci-fi and are interested in AI, then I would recommend it. I would also add that as someone who loves Japanese culture and who has been trying to learn Japanese for about a year, I found it to be easier to understand than many Japanese language films/TV.

I guess Apple's strategy of releasing multiple episodes at the start of the season is a good one since it was the first couple of episodes that got me hooked. In the first 2-3 episodes, the tone was darkly funny, the mystery engaging, and the development of the relationship between Rashida Jones's character and the robot was interesting. After that, though, the show pretty much fell off of a cliff, devolving into inane subplots involving the Yakuza and spinning its wheels for several episodes with the plot going nowhere, the relationships taking a backseat, and the central mystery suddenly being ignored. It's too bad because there was a good show in here somewhere, but it seems to have gotten lost in effort to stretch things out over 10 episodes.

Listen, I went into the show after reading nothing but bad reviews so maybe that's why I ended up liking it. If you go into it, not expecting the best show that's ever been made. It ends up being a pretty fun show. The color palette is excellent, the outfits are wonderful, the quirky robot is fun. It's a fun story and I like the characters. I don't know why every single show as of recently needs to be the best show that's ever made to be enjoyable. This is a solid mystery Show with a quirky sci-fi spin. Do yourself a favor and just watch it without trying to critique it like a professional. It's good.

This show had so much potential-timely premise, fantastic cast, quirky and somewhat original pacing, beautiful sets and good camera work. However, the story telling was half-baked. The yukuza villains were cliche and flat. This would have been okay if the writers had taken the time to figure out who the hero of this series was. Switching POVs/protagonists from Susie to Sunny halfway through was really confusing and failed to give us any emotional punch. The show devolved into slapstick, which made me really sad, because it had the potential to really show internal change in Suzi through Sunny's help.

The show started well, the future, new interesting technologies, Japanese culture, mystery and thriller... but at one point the concept changes. The story is supposed to be told from the eyes of Suzie and Mixxy as the main actors, but the story expands and spends a lot of time on background stories of other characters where it slowly starts to lose fun like at the start... but omg the ninth episode, is for children... little children... It's a shame a good idea was ruined, how it started could have been something special, this way it will be forgotten very quickly, and actors will have a harder time getting better roles because of a childish show.

P.s. The robot should have a dark mode on face/screen, how could Suzie sleep next to him when he is shining like cinema...

Loving the retro yet futuristic esthetic of the visuals and set design! A bit early to speak from an overall perspective since just two episodes have been released thus far, but it feels very promising!

Rashida is a great casting for Suzie and the overall mystery of the series feels very eery and intriguing.

I also like the buddy cop dynamic growing between Suzie and Sunny.

Apple TV keeps delivering!

Loving the retro yet futuristic esthetic of the visuals and set design! A bit early to speak from an overall perspective since just two episodes have been released thus far, but it feels very promising!

Rashida is a great casting for Suzie and the overall mystery of the series feels very eery and intriguing.

I also like the buddy cop dynamic growing between Suzie and Sunny.

Apple TV keeps delivering!

I'm only through 5 episodes but am pleasantly surprised. I tuned in because of Rashida Jones but have stayed for its delicate moments. For a sci-fi thriller this show takes a softer hand and is more creative than I expected. The plot is nicely decorated with philosophy and culture, of which none is overtly stated. The plot develops nicely and preserves its mysteries but it's the scenes in between that are memorable. My favorite so far comes at 23 minutes into Ep 5 and prompted me to write this review. No spoilers from me so if you can handle its loose grip then you may be as pleasantly rewarded as I've been for staying tuned.

"Sunny" is a masterful blend of mystery, dark comedy, and heartfelt drama. Rashida Jones delivers a standout performance as Suzie, an American in Japan grappling with the mysterious loss of her family and the unexpected companionship of a domestic robot. The show's intricate plot, set against the authentic backdrop of Kyoto, is both gripping and emotionally resonant. The creative vision of Katie Robbins and Lucy Tcherniak brings a unique depth to the story, making it a must-watch. "Sunny" is a compelling, original series that captivates from start to finish. A perfect show that features a bond with a girl and a robot.

We are now four episodes in and the story has really only just gotten started, with the slow pace turning what should be a tight thriller into a lacklustre drama. All of this should have been edited down into two episodes.

I truly cannot understand how all these ingredients are coming across as so drab. Japanese is a stunning and enigmatic setting. In the real world AI robotics are slowly becoming a genuine reality. Throw in a dark mystery and we should be watching this on the edge our seat, not able to walk out of the room for five minutes and miss essentially nothing.

Think of compelling shows like Black Mirror and Killing Eve (which this show could and should be a combination of), but instead we get something flat and uninspiring. Sunny is watchable, but knowing what it could have been... just so disappointing.

After watching the first seven episodes and reading the reviews I can get where a lot of people don't enjoy the series or say that it's slow. Honestly there is an enormous amount of Japanese culture imbued in the story and the script, and if you know and understand where it's coming from, this is a really clever and very funny series.

Suzie is described as loud, crude and obnoxious, but she is the epitome of gaijin, and that is the point. She is embroiled in cultural norms that she doesn't understand or flat out refuses to learn and adhere to.

There are so many tidbits to unpack that it's a real joy to watch, but I understand that it's not going to appeal to people who don't get the in-jokes and cultural references. If you do get them you'll really enjoy the series.

I thought the first 3 episodes were great, lots of mystique, interesting plot line and a broad spectre of characters. It was attention grabbing. But at some point it just took a turn in to a surreal japanese game show-esq story with no clear plot. It tries to explore moral questions but it quickly becomes flat and uninteresting. It fails to keep your attention, and although it has an interesting problem : can a robot (AI) have free will, an intriguing and relevant philosophical question, it fails to connect on an intelectual level. At a point I just stop caring about the protagonists or the problem in hand. Loads of potential but it just seems like the writers had no idea how to explore the plot in an interesting way. It's as if the Matrix turned in to a Disney cartoon midway...

2024 introducted me to many great new shows and movies. Apple TV really impressed me with shows new to me like Bad Sisters, Shrinking, Invasion, Foundation, Still Up, and Bad Monkey. But Sunny was the only one that hooked me. It's my favorite show if 2024 and I think it is the best Apple TV show.

I love everything about it, The plot, the plot twists, the cast, the scenery and music. Rashida Jones shines as the grieving mom and wife, Suzi Sakamoto, trying to find out what happened to her family with the help of her wise cracki homebot, Sunny.

With the help of Suzie's new friend, Mixxy, they meet make their way through a small city in Japan looking for answers. The best character of she show was Yakuza Boss, Hime' played by Japanese veteran actress, You.

I call this a Kill Bill adventure because of the music, Yakuza and it has a few actors and songs from the classic movie, Kill Bill.

I really don't understand the hate for it. Too many people didn't give this great show a chance. As a big fan of cinema and television, I don't watch crap. I have a good taste in tv shows and this show is amazing show with a lot to offer the peeps who give it a fair chance and don't give up on it after one or two episodes.

I really have no idea what I'm watching.

I heard Rashida talk about this show on a Conan O'Brien podcast, so I thought I'd give it a watch.

I like to watch new shows anyway, so why not.

Right from the get go it's disjointed, and doesn't make much sense.

Rashida plays the typical, rude and crude, angry American who refuses to assimilate to the Japanese culture, and talks down to everyone. Completely embarrassing!

Sunny the robot is so stupid, cheap looking, and cheesy.

We're on episode 8 and still trying to put together all the pieces to this story.

The only thing remotely interesting is the involvement of the Yakuza, but don't get your hopes up.

I'll see it through as I've already made it this far, but if you're looking for a great story, great writing, and amazing acting, this isn't the show for you.

You will feel kind of lost on the first episode, but later things get interesting. Although this too interesting as we are hearing this AI matter going around all the time and the ethic principles. Did love the actress; Rashida is super good when it comes to writing and acting. Way to go Rashida. Sunny is being creepy suddenly though when it returned to the home. How would that be possible as Rashida went too far to drop the robot and keep in mind that she took the metro! This might be the one thing so far which I got confused about. However, we still have more episodes to come and will see. Great for the beginning.