Some viewers have voiced their dissatisfaction regarding the series' focus on Monarch, family dynamics and the alleged scarcity of monsters' screen time. Well, the title was pretty clear to me: first, Monarch; second, Legacy (as in family's); and only third, Monsters.
More Monsters can be found among the critics bemoaning "too many women" and "too much diversity" in the show, though. It's actually the series' commitment to showcasing a diverse range of strong, influential women and its broad inclusivity that stand out as its most interesting attribute.
Not all characters are designed to be liked though, reflecting real human complexity. And in general the Randa's family can be really annoying sometimes.
On the other hand, some characters are strong and memorable, as Dr. Keiko Miura - an assertive, brilliant Japanese scientist navigating the complex socio-political landscapes of the 1950s. Another great character is Emiko (Kentaro's mother), portrayed by the talented Qyoko Kudo, who adds depth and emotions to the Tokyo's storyline.
Admittedly, not all subplots manage to hit their intended mark; however, this is a common challenge within the television format, which inherently aims to explore and experiment with varying story arcs and character developments over an extended period. I hope there will be a second season to find out more about the storylines which were just mentioned in the first 10 episodes.
More Monsters can be found among the critics bemoaning "too many women" and "too much diversity" in the show, though. It's actually the series' commitment to showcasing a diverse range of strong, influential women and its broad inclusivity that stand out as its most interesting attribute.
Not all characters are designed to be liked though, reflecting real human complexity. And in general the Randa's family can be really annoying sometimes.
On the other hand, some characters are strong and memorable, as Dr. Keiko Miura - an assertive, brilliant Japanese scientist navigating the complex socio-political landscapes of the 1950s. Another great character is Emiko (Kentaro's mother), portrayed by the talented Qyoko Kudo, who adds depth and emotions to the Tokyo's storyline.
Admittedly, not all subplots manage to hit their intended mark; however, this is a common challenge within the television format, which inherently aims to explore and experiment with varying story arcs and character developments over an extended period. I hope there will be a second season to find out more about the storylines which were just mentioned in the first 10 episodes.