I like this show. The episodes are striking and entertaining, but literally nothing makes sense. Nothing's explained and after an episode I'm often left confused and bewildered. But I like that.
11 Reviews
nothing makes sense
casnol14 October 2019
Seven very different stories about death
Tweekums13 October 2021
This Taiwanese series consists of seven unrelated stories. Each involves death. Some have supernatural elements and others are more down to earth. To describe just one; a man is killed in a car crash and finds himself back to a time earlier in the evening. He tries to do things differently but although details have changed he dies again at the same place and time. Time keeps looping and he tries to figure out what happened... he isn't the only person involved in the loop.
I rather enjoyed this series. There is a fine atmosphere in each episode; each has a fairly distinctive look. The stories provide some interesting turns; some less expected than others. While each episode features death they have different tones; some are spooky, others are tragic and one even has a feel good ending of sorts. Just don't expect everything to be explained. Overall an intriguing series that I'd recommend for those looking for something a little different.
These comments are based on watching the series in Mandarin with English subtitles.
I rather enjoyed this series. There is a fine atmosphere in each episode; each has a fairly distinctive look. The stories provide some interesting turns; some less expected than others. While each episode features death they have different tones; some are spooky, others are tragic and one even has a feel good ending of sorts. Just don't expect everything to be explained. Overall an intriguing series that I'd recommend for those looking for something a little different.
These comments are based on watching the series in Mandarin with English subtitles.
Not quite there
wuxauv22 August 2019
Asian " Black mirror" only better.
jackie_beales20 August 2019
Loved it, a Sci fi anthology
Where each episode stands alone.
In the Netflix explanation it says
" watch in any order" thanks for the permission, that's what sold me...
Enjoy the ride.
I'm hoping for another season.
I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more if this directors works.
Not At All Like Black Mirror
davidlohr3 September 2021
Shocking
HanziTM31 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Each episode has a calm and strikeful theme. The 7 deaths are significant and realistic and provokes deep thought. It is really an Asian Black mirror.
The first episode was infuriating however. The person could of easily escaped the death but I did understand that the girl had to die for him to escape the time loop. I like how it explored the Taiwanese folk tale.
I saw a review where he stated that nothing is explained at the end. That is false. It is really clear.
The first episode was infuriating however. The person could of easily escaped the death but I did understand that the girl had to die for him to escape the time loop. I like how it explored the Taiwanese folk tale.
I saw a review where he stated that nothing is explained at the end. That is false. It is really clear.
Not much
maytekinaliyeva26 August 2019
Gets worse by each "Black Mirror" themed episode
devilinzeus3 October 2021
The first episode got me interested, i thought they are trying a spin-off of "Russian Doll" seriers, but that was only an episode. Was it satisfying? NO. Did it lead to a conclusion? Still NO.
Each episode has a different theme and the ending is open, it's up to us what we understand of it.
I just wanted to end this series, happy that episode 10 was the last one. No episode is connected to another, it's like a series of random, unexplained events.
If you watched and liked episode 1, stop there, it gets worse, a lot worse. The worst episode is the IG one.
I give it 2/10 stars for the first episode.
Each episode has a different theme and the ending is open, it's up to us what we understand of it.
I just wanted to end this series, happy that episode 10 was the last one. No episode is connected to another, it's like a series of random, unexplained events.
If you watched and liked episode 1, stop there, it gets worse, a lot worse. The worst episode is the IG one.
I give it 2/10 stars for the first episode.
If you like "Black Mirror", this is for you
kehlar26 December 2019
I was really impressed by the series. Reminds me of "Black Mirror", each episode stands on its own and you don't know what to expect going into each one. Taiwan cinema has really improved since the 90s. The quality rivals that of award-winning independent films.
Started good then fell flat
mochteam4 December 2022
Starts with a good episode but then gets worse and worse till It ends with not even a sci-fi horror episode but a love story. Just a plain old love story. Can't say I knew what they were going for with this? Was it a cultural thing? It's rather overly artistic and abstract at times. The episodes aren't abysmal but they don't do much to hold your interest after a while.
Then when there are solid episodes they just have weird endings that throw them off the rails. You try to figure out what's going on and why but it doesn't connect so well. There are good episodes too like 3 out of the 7 but they don't redeem the rest of this series for me to give it a better rating. It a a good watch if your bored.
Then when there are solid episodes they just have weird endings that throw them off the rails. You try to figure out what's going on and why but it doesn't connect so well. There are good episodes too like 3 out of the 7 but they don't redeem the rest of this series for me to give it a better rating. It a a good watch if your bored.
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