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Cuckoo's egg refers to a child with uncertain parentage, in the same way that the cuckoo lays its egg in other birds's nest. This expression exists in many languages, not just Japanese. The title is an interesting play on that expression, since the whole show is essentially the nature vs nurture debate.

It's like a copycat of Otona Joshi: 40-something successful and beautiful woman who happen to be romantically-challenged and have to follow a sarcastic man's advices to court someone else. Otona Joshi is not even a good show and this show contains more cringe-worthy cliches.

A woman with 3 years working experience in a 5-star hotel in Paris went into her new boss's room without permission and told him that he was not welcome at the party for new hires. Yike.

Harold was in his 20s.

Yes' this show is just bad in every way. I don't mind overreacting, but it only works when there's good character development and tension.

Not to mention all the foreign actors, from the lowly thugs to the elite corporate leaders took 30 seconds to finish a 5-word sentence.

Don't be intimidated by the synopsis. This is a well-written arresting suspense drama that doesn't treat audiences like kids. I'm pleasantly surprised that it was written by the same writer of Legal High and Date.

The final episode is such a major letdown given many hints weaven throughout earlier episodes.

I agree. I can see why this drama fell into oblivion as the years go by. There's something very drawn out about the whole narrative and the writer tried too hard to deliver to big social commentary based on one-dimensional characters and cliched dialogues

I'd give it a 8.5 since the first episode was flawed in logic, but overall, what a spellbinding piece of art on lost lives and broken souls. Never thought a NHK modern drama can hang such a high production value.

Do you still think it's good? I'm on the fence about it since most of the folks at d-addicts were disappointed with the way Mao' s character was just a Mary Sue but the writer tries too hard to make her important. The ratings seem to prove it.

Caught of glimpse of only one random episode an I agree that Aoi has charisma in spades.

I think she and Kaname Jun are the most talented second-tier actors with incredible range, and they can very well be A-lister. But why don't they get more recognition?

I feel like this series has the best production quality out of ten asadoras I've ever seen. For me, an asadora is seldom gripping, but this one is really amazing from beginning to the end.

I don't get the Jun Ikeido craze except for Tamiou.

This is purely entertaining. I prefer it to other silly comedies because Kanjiya Shihori is a versatile actress who can play air-headed character without dumbing down the overall quality of the series.

I've been waiting for a counterargument to the radical Marie Kondo decluttering ritual for a while and this series doesn't disappoint. I think NHK is the best at making quirky slice of life dramas with dashes of a little philosophy and poetry.

how is Haru' s acting? This asadora scored the highest ratings over the past 10 years so I guess it must be really something.

He had the face of a comedian but he could play dramatic role so beautifully. He was the best in Tiger and Dragon, Tsuri Bakka Nishi and Kazoku no Katachi.

Season 1 was broadcast around the same time last year, but it hasn't been subbed.