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full of symbolism that leaves a lasting impression
The entire concept of this series was a hit imo, I'm genuinely surprised some people rated it so low.
To start, Dew was everything. I loved his acting I loved his character and I loved how symbolism followed the story from start to finish. I was rooting for both pairings at different points, while knowing full well that OffGun was the end game.
Pheem totally deserved better and there is no argument that could convince me otherwise, but he *was* obsessed with the idea of Jira. I think a lot of people can relate to that, idealizing someone without fully understanding them.
Each character had their flaws without them being brushed over or excused, and I *loved* Emi's character for keeping it 100% real with Jira when he was being indecisive, self loathing or ready to stay stagnant in his sadness.
The episode where Dew's character destroyed things in the rage room was so raw that it felt borderline red flag-like, but it was such a contrast from the Pheem we saw leading up to that point and that in and of itself felt so poetic.
In my opinion, as a former art student, the entire series was a work of art. There were so many comparisons to be made, and the controversy that comes along with AI art was well executed. Jira had every right to be furious and heart broken over Koh doing something so carelessly, but it gave a very real insight to what our current and future will be. AI isn't going away any time soon, and while that's no excuse for anyone to utilize AI to take over the real-life blood, sweat and tears that artists put into their work--it is unfortunately something we have to work a compromise with. At the end of the day AI is us, and what we put into it it will spit back out, as much as I hate to admit.
The constant contrast between machine and flowers had me over the moon, but I might be biased as I love contrast and seeing things that are opposites mesh together.
The art Jira (did gun really paint these? bc ohmygod) made was absolutely beautiful, and very much up my alley, I would spend hours at a showing looking at this form of art. My favorite piece was 100% the piece of Pheem from the rage room, it was almost heart breaking to look at and the edges of the painting reminded me of wings coming off of him, which tied back into one of the first pieces Jira painted of Koh where the angel is coming down to kiss him.
Also the music for the series was chef's kiss, I don't think any series has made me save as many songs as I did with this one.
All in all I think it was a fantastic series and I can't wait to see Dew in more complex character roles.
I forgot to mention the whole concept of "burnout syndrome" was so extremely well done as an active theme from start to finish--I cannot praise that detail enough.
To start, Dew was everything. I loved his acting I loved his character and I loved how symbolism followed the story from start to finish. I was rooting for both pairings at different points, while knowing full well that OffGun was the end game.
Pheem totally deserved better and there is no argument that could convince me otherwise, but he *was* obsessed with the idea of Jira. I think a lot of people can relate to that, idealizing someone without fully understanding them.
Each character had their flaws without them being brushed over or excused, and I *loved* Emi's character for keeping it 100% real with Jira when he was being indecisive, self loathing or ready to stay stagnant in his sadness.
The episode where Dew's character destroyed things in the rage room was so raw that it felt borderline red flag-like, but it was such a contrast from the Pheem we saw leading up to that point and that in and of itself felt so poetic.
In my opinion, as a former art student, the entire series was a work of art. There were so many comparisons to be made, and the controversy that comes along with AI art was well executed. Jira had every right to be furious and heart broken over Koh doing something so carelessly, but it gave a very real insight to what our current and future will be. AI isn't going away any time soon, and while that's no excuse for anyone to utilize AI to take over the real-life blood, sweat and tears that artists put into their work--it is unfortunately something we have to work a compromise with. At the end of the day AI is us, and what we put into it it will spit back out, as much as I hate to admit.
The constant contrast between machine and flowers had me over the moon, but I might be biased as I love contrast and seeing things that are opposites mesh together.
The art Jira (did gun really paint these? bc ohmygod) made was absolutely beautiful, and very much up my alley, I would spend hours at a showing looking at this form of art. My favorite piece was 100% the piece of Pheem from the rage room, it was almost heart breaking to look at and the edges of the painting reminded me of wings coming off of him, which tied back into one of the first pieces Jira painted of Koh where the angel is coming down to kiss him.
Also the music for the series was chef's kiss, I don't think any series has made me save as many songs as I did with this one.
All in all I think it was a fantastic series and I can't wait to see Dew in more complex character roles.
I forgot to mention the whole concept of "burnout syndrome" was so extremely well done as an active theme from start to finish--I cannot praise that detail enough.
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