Well, I don't think that the spouses of FL & ML were having an affair - they most probably were biological…
I can relate. The longer I watch jdorama the pickier I became. Try WOWOW dramas. Better than big broadcasts like Fuji TV or TBS who target mass audience. And always look for line up stacked with veteran casts.
I started this drama not knowing what to expect. Honestly, the synopsis doesn't reveal too much, but I love it!…
It’s because the drama is still on going in Japan. Anyway, I’m so glad to see Nakajima so soon after Straight to Hell, as a main role on top of that! He was so charming in Straight to Hell I instantly became a fan 😍
Some of the characters in this drama are lowkey annoying. I don’t really understand the passive aggressive attitude of the bookshop owner and the coffee shop barista. It’s like they’re being defensive in place of their deceased coworkers, because they hate the idea of two persons, woman and man, who just lost their spouses, investigating all sorts of things about their deceased loved ones, together? Is it that weird? Is it wrong? Maybe they think they’re being loyal friends? Or because what’s Sakiko and Itsuki doing feels unethical? But that’s just their wild imagination and assumption. And if we’re talking about moral standard, the fact is they show lack of sympathy towards the bereaved families. The bookshop owner seems not okay Sakiko and Itsuki together, but is okay if Azusa allegedly having an affair? The coffee shop barista seems not okay Sakiko and Itsuki together but is okay Azusa and Mitsuru having an affair (per his statement)? It’s even worse because it’s like they know something but they won’t tell the family. Certainly, they’re not the ones with high morals! There are also other grey people, like the woman boss and her married affair partner. I just hope this drama is not trying to normalize cheating. And Itsuki’s mom just being obnoxious old hag.
I loooovee this SP! So many funny scenes! And the musical, and the moral message at the end... 100/10! I wish they make more of these kind of drama. If you like this kind of drama, I'd recommend:
- Yutori Desu ga, Nani Ka? (2016, NTV) - Brush Up Life (NTV, 2023)
Their similarities are they questioned or discussed way of life and current society's issues but in a comedic, light hearted way, but still able to deliver strong moral messages and life lessons but not in the patronizing way.
If you know any similar drama, kindly recommend to me!
The universe feels small. Characters beside two brothers are like NPC. Cases are too simple to be two episodes. Even adding the revenge plot, the episode feels dragged and empty. I'm getting bored. Okada Masaki looks rather handsome here but I still don't like his character. In fact, I don't find any characters in this drama appealing.
I have watched too many j-drama not to think the culprit is gonna be Mocchan. But since he's getting too suspicious, it could also be Koike, Makoto's boss who is also the police officer who investigated the two bros parents' incident in the past.
What a powerful drama and to think it was based/inspired by a real person. What a powerful performance by Toda Erika. What a powerful comeback. TBS’ Reboot was already such a good drama but this one, blew my mind. Combined with Netflix’s deep pocket, we could see they had unlimited budget to produce this drama. From the extensive sets, casts, extras, costumes and make ups, etc, it’s almost like Hollywood production, but made in Japan. It’s such a treat to see Toda Erika in different outfits, make up and hairdo. She’s such a beauty. And Ikuta Toma’s appearance in the later half of the series was a pleasant surprise. Overall powerful acting and story, I was completely fascinated with the characters and immersed in their world. In one word, ‘Jigoku ni Ochiruwayo’ is a masterpiece. 7.9 score really doesn’t reflect the true value of this drama. I’d give it 11 out of 10.
It seems that Neo from the new timeline is going to be our final boss?
And inside him is the reincarnated Eito? Or it could be parallel world where Neo (reincarnated) vs Neo? Btw my suspicion is Sarasa was the one who pushed Neo down the stairs
I watched this without knowing anything expect the fact that Okada Masaki is in it, and the first few minutes almost gave me heart attack because I thought it’s horror story 😱
Anyway, I’m so glad to see Nakajima so soon after Straight to Hell, as a main role on top of that! He was so charming in Straight to Hell I instantly became a fan 😍
- Yutori Desu ga, Nani Ka? (2016, NTV)
- Brush Up Life (NTV, 2023)
Their similarities are they questioned or discussed way of life and current society's issues but in a comedic, light hearted way, but still able to deliver strong moral messages and life lessons but not in the patronizing way.
If you know any similar drama, kindly recommend to me!