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A Strong Start Lost in Loops
Mobius kicks off with a bang, told from the ML’s perspective as he navigates a time loop and prevents a bank heist. The opening does a great job of explaining how the loops work: there are only 5 in total, with the first 4 remembered solely by the ML as alternate realities, while the 5th becomes the “true” reality. Importantly, he has no control over which day will loop, adding an unpredictable edge to the story.
After the strong setup, the second case begins, and the next two episodes shift focus toward introducing new characters. It soon becomes clear that the entire series is built around this second case, with each loop stretching across 2–3 episodes. As the plot progresses, the ML gradually discovers that he isn’t the only time looper, learns what causes the loops, and uncovers the side effects that come with them.
Unfortunately, the main villain’s arc feels predictable, and the middle episodes drag on without much payoff. In fact, if you watch just the first three episodes and then skip ahead to the last three, you’ll get the gist of the entire series without missing much.
The villain delivers a performance that’s chilling at times, giving the show a bit of edge even when the story drags. Bai Jingting’s acting is decent but nothing remarkable, while the rest of the cast is largely forgettable and doesn’t leave much of an impression.
After the strong setup, the second case begins, and the next two episodes shift focus toward introducing new characters. It soon becomes clear that the entire series is built around this second case, with each loop stretching across 2–3 episodes. As the plot progresses, the ML gradually discovers that he isn’t the only time looper, learns what causes the loops, and uncovers the side effects that come with them.
Unfortunately, the main villain’s arc feels predictable, and the middle episodes drag on without much payoff. In fact, if you watch just the first three episodes and then skip ahead to the last three, you’ll get the gist of the entire series without missing much.
The villain delivers a performance that’s chilling at times, giving the show a bit of edge even when the story drags. Bai Jingting’s acting is decent but nothing remarkable, while the rest of the cast is largely forgettable and doesn’t leave much of an impression.
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