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The thing I like most about Studio Ghibli's films are that they are always beautifully animated and nimbly voiced. Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away are my favourites, but I will say that I love all the Studio Ghiblis for differentiating reasons. Porco Rosso is a very charming animated film, that is very imaginative as well. The animation is just stunning, with vibrant colours and picturesque Italian landscapes. Also the visuals with Porco's plane is just mind blowing. The visuals are perfectly matched by a truly beautiful music score, that helped make it a very relaxing watch. The story is a very intriguing one, and original, the characters are engaging and the story is of good quality. The English vocal characterisations were excellent, Michael Keaten being the biggest surprise, voicing a hugely engaging character, and while not exactly handsome, Porco has a heart of gold and genuinely cares for Fio, beautifully dynamic voice work from Kimberley Willaims-Paisley. Cary Elwes is also impressive as Curtis, Susan Egan is lovely as Madame Gina and David Ogden Stiers as Piccolo brings some well timed comic relief to the role. Overall, a stunning animated film, yes the ending is a little ambiguous, but Porco Rosso is well worth watching. 9/10 Bethany Cox

This movie is so beautiful, well thought out, both in story and artwork, yet it is way too underrated. In my review, I will be focusing on addressing those critical/negative comments rather than repeating how good it is, which is already done by many others. I think the complaints mostly falls into 2 categories, mostly because they overlooked the hints, and maybe because of the inaccurate dub/sub. As a Japanese, I watched the film in original Japanese, and I hope I can contribute to the review by adding some accuracy and new perspectives. Followings are the 2 main complaints I've found, and my replies to them.

1. No Explanation for why he became a pig.

To tell the truth, I didn't get it either when I first watched it as a kid, but now that I've grown older, it is quite clear that the curse that transformed Marco into a pig is self-inflicted. Someone wrote a perfect interpretation which I'm quoting here: "The curse that transformed Marco into a pig is self-inflicted, because he survived the battle while Gina's husband (and Marco best friend) didn't. He feels guilty and he transformed into a pig because he feels he doesn't deserve love and happiness". Pig is often used to describe "worthless" or "disgusting" person in Japan, and it is understandable that he sees himself as a pig out of survivor's-guilt. This self-deprecation is shown many times throughout the film, such as when Gina told him that her 3rd husband didn't make it home alive, he responded "the good guys never do," making explicit this contrast between himself and a good guy. Also, another thing to take note is that he was sick of the wars, and had very little faith in mankind. Living in isolated island alone, and his phrase "I'd rather be a pig than a fascist", "You should do those kind of things just between you humans" all imply that.

How come he turned back into human (although the face was never shown, it is clear that he returned to human) in the end then? His phrase "Fio, you're a good girl. You make me feel like mankind are not that bad after all" might be the key. While spending time with Fio, seeing her innocent affection to him and to the aircraft, Marco slowly recovered from self-deprecation, and also recovered the faith to mankind. Although Fio was never an object of romantic interest for Marco, she's the one who helped Marco to change the view on himself and to the mankind. That's why the kiss from Fio worked.

2. Open Ending / no conclusion (Gina or Fio, not being shown. Which is actually not true)

I've seen many people complaining that the film didn't show whether Marco chose Gina or Fio in the end. Some even criticizing Miyazaki as "lazy", that he couldn't decide the conclusion himself so left it to viewers imagination. This is very wrong. Miyazaki showed the result in a very subtle way, that only careful people will notice. You just need to combine 2 things.

1) When Curtis visited Gina in her secret garden, she told Curtis "I'm now making a bet. If he (Marco) ever visits me while I'm in this garden during the daytime, I've decided I will truly love him. But that idiot, he only comes to the bar in the night time, never showing himself during the daytime."

2) In the last part, from the sky looking down to Hotel Adriana (from Fio's airplane), you will find Marco's red aircraft docked next to Gina's secret garden, during the DAYTIME. Gina won the bet. Also, in the end, the secret garden was shown again, but without Gina being there. Gina no longer needs to be there waiting for Marco.

Miyazaki set the conclusion in a very subtle way, make it kind of rewarding for those people who noticed it, and for those people who didn't, he gave the space for imagination. Some people might not be happy that Fio wasn't the one chosen after spending so much time building the relationship with Marco, but as I wrote earlier, even though she helped Marco recovering from self-deprecation, she was never an object of romance for Marco. Marco was always out there for Gina, as Gina thanking Marco in the beginning. As Gina told Curtis, "Love here is a bit more complicated than back in your country".

Porco Rosso is a World War I veteran flyboy who is cursed with the face of a pig. He flies his seaplane after the war as a bounty hunter working for the money. He is hired to rescue a group of kidnapped girls and retrieve a loot of gold from flying pirates. Gina is one of his oldest friends who is the respected owner of a local bar. Donald Curtis is an American rival who is eager to defeat him. After he gets shot down by Curtis, he brings his plane to Mr. Piccolo's repair shop where he's introduced to Piccolo's brilliant plane designing granddaughter Fio.

This is a little different than Miyazaki's other works. Most of the time, his protagonists are much younger. Porco Rosso is a much older protagonist. The world has literally left its mark on his face. Before watching the movie, I assumed it to be a magical curse. It may still be magic but I'm more convinced that its a substitute for those soldiers who were left with horrible facial scars after fighting WWI. Many were horribly scarred by the war. Porco is also very world weary. His cavalier attitude seems to have more to do with his lack of fear for his own safety. There is an overall tired nature to his character and as a consequence, the world has a piece of that. In the end, he's alone. There is less magic in this one even if it is still a flight of fancy.

Porco Rosso is not just one of those movies that you watch and give back to Netflix. It is one of those movies that genuinely makes you hate your life, but in a good way. Watching a movie like Porco Rosso makes you wish that you lived in their world, and that you could fly your own plane between the Adriatic Islands and your own private hideaway. It is the kind of film that takes you inside it and leaves you with a sort of culture shock when you are forced to realize that you are in your modern-day room with no way to get around but a car or a bike. It is the sort of movie that you watch again not only because you love it so much, but also so that you can have a portal back into that magical world and dream that you can become like one of the characters in the movie with some sort of "reality". Who cares if there are flaws? Is the world absolutely perfect? So what if there is ambiguity about the ending? Is life always crystal clear? Porco Rosso is one of those movies that has the perfect mix of reality and fantasy; it gives you a world that you wish you were a part of, and COULD be, if only you can find it....

Riveting and marvelous animated film by the genius cartoonist Hayao Miyazaki .This magnificent cartoon movie concerns about Porco Rosso legend, the adventures of a 1920's bush pilot in Italy , specifically on Adriatic sea , an era during Mussolini government , ruling the fascism , with air pirates, and high fliers of all sorts dominate the skies . It begins when who just happens to look like a humanoid pig , Porco Rosso , a previous Air Ace, he today is a bounty hunter and does a living flying contract jobs, such as rescuing those abducted little girls by air pirates. As hero Porco goes after the pirates, severely damaging their aircraft . Later on , Porco goes to the Hotel Adriano, where he deals with Gina, an old girlfriend who owns the wonderful resort on an island . Donald Curtis, Porco's contender in the air and in catching the affections of Gina , provides a constant challenge to the valiant Porco . Both of then will confront on the air taking place overwhelming chases , pursuits and dogfighting on the skies .

This wonderful film is plenty of fantasy , adventures, spectacular dogfighting and with agreeable message . The picture is narrated with sensibility and sense of wonder and quite entertaining , as it is apt for small kids but no contains graphic violence as ¨Monokome-Hime¨. Compellingly made by Hayao Miyazaki who also directed other excellent cartoon movies as ¨Howl's moving castle, Chihiro, Nicky , Nausica of the valley of the wind , My neighbor Tororo¨ and many others . The film packs lively situations , hilarious scenes , spectacular images and culminating in an air confrontation with breathtaking ending . All roles have multiple dimensions and display really astonishing humanity .It picks up a big resonance , weight and breathtaking frames that make it all an awesome film . Never remotely didactic , the movie is ultimately an adventure/fantasy cartoon movie that touches brief thoughtful issues . The drawings have a special ancient touch that conveys the forgotten wisdom of the past that could really affect the way you interact with others and with the ambient . This stunning film with appropriate runtime , converted into one of the first of any kind to gross over the box office in Japan and all over the world.

The motion picture was splendidly realized by Hayao Miyazaki and accompanied by the sensitive music score composed by his usual musician, Joe Hisaishi . Sensational and fantastic tale, it's a masterpiece animated movie , a great animation with an enjoyable meaning . Miyazaki wasn't yet a culture hero in Japan when made this animated mythic adventure ; later on , he directed ¨Princess Monokone¨converted the first of any kind to gross over the box office in Japan and around the world , it raised him to a status approaching living national treasure . Miyazaki also directed other excellent cartoon movies as ¨Lupin¨ (1978) , Castle of Cagliostro¨ (1979) , ¨Nausica of the valley of wind¨ , ¨Howl's moving castle¨ , ¨Laputa castle of the sky¨ ,¨Porco Rosso¨ , ¨Kiki's delivery service¨, ¨Chihiro¨ or ¨Spirited away¨: the highest grossing Japanese film ever , and this cult movie : ¨My neighbour Tororo¨ . ¨Kurenai no buta (1992) is one of a kind, if you enjoy interesting stories and have a soft spot for deep characters and well planed scenarios, you are in for a great one. Rating : Better that average , worthwhile watching ; advisable to see for children and adults who appeal the gorgeous drawings .

Over the decades, Japan has established itself in the animation scene as a contender, creating some of the most mind boggling realistic, detailed animation the world has ever seen. However, Japan had primarily made cartoons involving their traditional, cultural and supernatural themes that the world felt alienated to.

It wasn't until a great artist came along in the mid-1970s that was to make Disney look like a second class citizen in the animation business. Hayao Miyazaki was Japan's inspiration to open their eyes to new horizons and show the world their hand in art. His first motion picture released in the late 70s was Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro, which proved to be a world success. From that point on, he created some of the most memorable, brilliant and detailed masterpieces the western world ever saw - most having something to do with world issues and human's spiritual touch with nature. It wasn't until I saw Porco Rosso that I found my oasis in animation, a film that has no reason to be a cartoon due to its sheer realism and setting.

The premise is simple, subtle and imaginatively compelling. The story follows a humanoid pig known as Porco Rosso ('Crimson Pig' in English Translation), a bush pilot during the rise of the Nazis in the 1930s when Mussolini was a strong ally with Hitler. Whilst war is on the brink of initiation, Bush Pilot 'Pirates' roam the Italian coast, robbing ships, tourists and living the life few people could experience. Among these gambling, thieving, dirty pirates however, Porco Rosso stands as the ace pilot and feared by all. As he threatens the welfare of all the pirates, particularly the Mamma Aiuto Gang, the price on his head sky rockets. The only thing that lies between him and the pirates is a beautiful woman named Madame Gina, the singer and proprietor of an island resort popular with all the pilots that come through. Gina loves Porco since childhood, when he was a real human, and cannot bare to lose yet another close one, like her previous husbands. Both Porco's and Gina's world is turned upside down when an American ace pilot named Curtis intrudes into their lives, insisting on making a name for himself as he plans to fight Porco in an air battle all the while falling in love with Gina.......the American way.

Porco's subsequent adventures lead him to discover something about himself, about those important to him and about letting go of his constant turmoil and guilt of events that have haunted him for years, as he meets new characters that open his eyes and return him to what he once was.........just a human.

Rarily has an adventure movie been so fun, rich and captivating as Porco Rosso in addition to its overwhelmingly brilliant animation. Like I said before, there is no reason for this film to be a cartoon, but because it is and because it was realized in the way that it was, this is what makes it a masterpiece among World Animation.

The story, being very simple, could be taken on many levels with its inner meaning and symbolism. You forget that you are watching a cartoon after 5 minutes. It takes itself mildly seriously and the comic relief is timed to perfection. The characters vividly come to life and drain you of your emotions with each of their stories. The world Hayao Miyazaki creates is so real, that you are inevitably drawn into it. The magnificent romantic and exotic music and attention to authenticity make the film's atmosphere so convincing and breathtaking - the music always suiting at the right moments. I hardly believed this was a Japanese film, considering it felt completely like a European production. But no, only Hayao Miyazaki could accomplish such feats as to utilize your imagination and transport you to another world without any reference to his origins. That is his gift. This was evident ever since his motion picture debut. He has made many brilliant films, but Porco Rosso is the black sheep in the crowd. It is like something he's never done before, as all his films were supernatural in many ways.

This is my favorite cartoon of all time, and one of the great motion pictures you're bound to ever come across in world cinema. Forget about Disney. If you love animation and film, go no further than Hayao Miyazaki, one of the last great directors and story tellers in a world which has forgotten quality. Disney died a long time ago, and Miyazaki is a director in the old tradition - a tradition where plot and characters meant much more than special effects. Porco Rosso is an escape you'll come back to often. Few films have captured the essence of Europe, Flying and Adventure quite like it. It lifts your spirits and inspires you to see the world in a different way. The beautiful mix of music, color, animation, detail and setting make this a most unforgettable experience. 'Porco Rosso' is the definitive work from the legend of modern animation, Hayao Miyazaki.

This is a beautiful film and I longed for its domestic release. Unfortately, I felt very disappointed at how the movie just abruptly ended. It looked as if they were on some sort of deadline and since they were running behind, they just ended the film! It's a real shame, as up until the ending, the movie was great--exceptional animation and direction throughout! I've seen many Miyazaki films and this was the first that disappointed me (though, I must admit when I saw Nausicaa I was even more disappointed). Instead, try watching Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke or Castle in the Sky--all are much more complete and satisfying Miyazaki films.

Another original idea from the mastermind Hayao Miyazaki, a picture with cute humor and stunning animation, it is as absorbing to watch as always. This picture has a very comical atmosphere, which make you grin all the way through, the background, landscape, clouds, with the sun peeking up, its all very pleasurable to watch. A cute symphony is added, adapted to every situation we come across, Miyazaki was able to create this suitable soundtrack which made the picture even more captivating. Miyazaki being responsible for directing, writing and composing, one can wonder how he manages it all, it once again shows his brilliance. The main character, Porco Rosso, is a cursed human, who now is a pig, although the only thing that the curse changed was his appearance, being a war hero he is admired by many people, a pilot, Porco is one grumpy character, agonized of what he has become, although amusing to watch. Overall, this movie is entertaining, creative ideas and a brilliant animation, an enjoyable flick.

If somebody were to start up an all-Ghibli network on television, I'd leave the set on that channel unless I heard a nuclear attack siren. Kurenai no Buta is one of those films that could fill up much of the schedule, as I could watch it over and over again.

Set in Fascist Italy in the late twenties, the story is about a cursed WWI Italian fighter pilot, Porco Rosso, doomed to live out his life in the form of a pig. He spends his leisure hours basking on his secluded private beach with his bright red monoplane. He makes his living by tangling with air pirates, collecting rewards for recovery of valuables.

Porco Rosso has a lot to deal with in this story. He has the pirates to contend with, a swashbuckling American mercenary looking for a good dogfight, an increasingly intrusive Fascist presence eyeing his activities, a finicky airplane, and two women in love with him. Other than the vaguely appearing Fascists, there are no real villains in the film.

Mamma Aiuto is a heavy-set bearded chap, somewhat reminiscent of Bluto in the Popeye cartoons. He and his gang of bungling pirates have honor, if not exactly fastidious bathing habits.

Donald Curtis, an American mercenary, seems driven to glory and fame-and falls in love with every pretty face he sees. He's after notoriety and feels an air duel with Porco Rosso is the ticket to get there.

Gina, Porco's childhood sweetheart, runs a popular island resort. She's still in love with him, but he doesn't quite get it. All the pilots of the Adriatic love Gina, who was married and widowed thrice. Donald Curtis is right in there with everyone else vying for her attention.

Fio Piccolo, a 17-year old American aeronautical engineer, is commissioned by a reluctant Porco to fix his plane. She also falls in love with him as she gradually sees his character. He gets it, but he's not really interested in that kind of arrangement--especially with one so young.

A working, radio-controlled scale model of his plane hangs in the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Japan, along with photos of it in flight as proof that the airplane depicted in the film actually could fly.

This story weaves together beautifully and leads to an ending that is a topic of discussion among those who have seen it. This is a must-see film. I give it an easy 10.

On the surface, Porco Rosso (1992) is a lushly animated adventure flick with a tinge of nostalgia for the pilots of the 1920s. Underneath the skin, its a film fraught with anxiety about war and fascism. In some ways, it is like Miyazaki's first feature, The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), a seemingly frothy popcorn film that contains well-hidden sadness at the core; however, here that sadness is much more visible.

This seems to be one of Miyazaki's lesser known films for whatever reason. Is it because the main character is a middle aged man disillusioned with life instead of a child or teenager? Is it the pre-WWII setting? Is it the lack of fantasy elements (outside of the protagonist having turned himself into a pig, that is)? I don't know, but it's a shame.

This was truly an emotional and unexpected experience. Having known Miyazaki has been influenced by Exupery(author of the little prince)I watched this film with a lump in my throat. A story of a PIG no less destined to live out his days in the sky, where his heart IS purified by the heavens above and the sea below. A beautiful film a love poem to Exupery and all the brave fliers who've come and gone.

"Porco Rosso" is a 1992 animated film written and directed by Miyazaki. Given the director's track record, there are certain trademarks that you can count on for this movie. First and foremost being that the film is beautifully animated. Next, you can be sure there will be a strong female protagonist. There will also be a love for aviation and a pig. This movie is so much trademark Ghibili they literally show the engine running the plane of the movie and it's a "Ghibili Engine". Despite this hitting all these usual Miyazaki trademarks, it still remains a very unique animated film.

Porco is a former Air Force pilot turned bounty hunter. He is the scourge of many sky pirates and they form a plot to destroy Porco. They bring in an American pilot named "Donald Curtis". One piece of trivia that I can't get passed is the fact that Donald Curtis is an actual person. He was, as the film portrays, a fighter pilot, screen writer and actor. It is just so weird to have this obvious fictional movie have an obscure real-life person be an antagonist.

I also want to mention my favorite character of the movie, Flo Piccolo. She is the 17-year old aviation engineer that tags along on Porco's adventure. She is always so upbeat and optimistic that she is a joy to be around. She provides the emotional stakes of the film.

This movie has a unique sense of humor. It is one of Ghibli's most humorous features. There are a lot of scenes that, on paper, could be very intense action-packed scenes, but in execution are quirky and fun. For example, pirates are kidnapping 15 kids. This could be terrifying. But in the movie, the kids do not find it frightening, they think it is fun, and their amusement frustrates the pirates.

The movie is entertaining for kids while still never talking down to their audience. I appreciate it that the movie doesn't spell out everything for the viewers and leaves them with some unanswered questions.

On the negative side, the fact that our main character is a pig really has no impact on the story. The women all still seem to adore him despite his pig face. No one ever seems to bat an eye at his cursed face. It gives the movie a unique look, the idea of "oh when pigs fly". But I never got the idea that his life was worse off, because of his pig face. Also, a lot of the movie feels directionless. What is our main character trying to do? He even admits at one point, he hasn't been hired for a bounty, he's just cruising along. His main goal for most of the movie is just getting his plane fixed. The fight with Donald Curtis is more of a side quest. There are also things that the film likely should have shown, but instead just flies passed them.

Overall, I recommend giving this one a watch. Don't let this one pass you by.

Although few people actually know about this film, it must be stated that this one of the best animated films of all time. It is also quite unique, and has comedy and themes more enjoyable for an adult audience, though youngsters should also get a kick out of it.

Porco Rosso follows the adventures of a man known as porco, a pilot who attacks pirates for a fee during World War II, and has the unfortunate problem of being cursed to look like a pig. It follows his adventures, battling many different foes for a number of different reasons.

Porco Rosso has a lot of things to recommend it. The artwork is stunning, with amazing attention to detail and a great anime style. The story is an absolute joy to follow, and has that perfect blend of comedy, drama and action. Although it is hard to describe the story properly without giving to much away, this truly is one to watch at all ages, though most of the humor is aimed at adults. Do yourself a favor and see it: you won't be disappointed.

This earlier Miyazaki is (perhaps thankfully) less ambitious in scope than his later and more renowned work but, as a result, it has a greater warmth with engaging leads and several lively action sequences at the service of a somewhat dreary plot. The story deals with a reckless Italian pilot who has mysteriously been turned into a pig after his comrades have all perished during a mission; he still flies as a pig (hence the title) and spends his time chasing pirates of the air.

The bulk of the narrative is taken up by the rivalry between Porco Rosso (literally Crimson Pig) and an American flier who wants to be a movie star; this enmity involves Porco’s long-suffering bar hostess lover and his teenage female mechanic and which climaxes in a highly enjoyable aerial dogfight-cum-fistfight ending with both contestants black and blue; the pirates of the air, who in the opening sequences are shown clumsily kidnapping 15 schoolchildren, are all in love with Porco’s girl and are eventually reformed by his mechanic’s charms.

The film does have its more sober passages (especially when, in one of its visual highlights, Porco is forced by the girl to reminisce about that fateful mission) and even has a bittersweet ending – but it’s the overall genial tone which eventually endears it to the viewer.

Miyazaki is an inspiration for artists everywhere. His total mastery of all aspects of storytelling craft makes the amazing seem easy.

Kurenai no Buta manages to be over-the-top fun and exceedingly subtle at the same moment. The dialogue is at once straightforward yet with layer upon layer of dramatic meaning. The animated wizardry is stunning as usual, yet never over the top. It always comes across as so natural.

This film is a homage to so many different genres, places, people and attitudes one could go on ages pulling them all out. Amazing amount of detail packed into every scene.

Well I am running out of superlatives. Like all master works of art, this leaves you with something special. In this case I find it hard to describe perhaps since the Pig himself is such a mysterious character.

See it.

A bit of magic? Check. Precocious young woman? Check. Flying? Check. Lots of white people speaking Japanese? It's gotta be a Miyazaki film. Porco Rosso is quite unusual for a Miyazaki film in that its protagonist isn't idealistic, precocious and young, but rather is an older cynical bounty hunting flying ace cursed to look like a pig. The titular Porco has more to do with Han Solo than Luke Skywalker.

However, the film is still very clearly a Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli work. Set near the time of WWII in the Adriatic, Porco makes a living as a wing for hire. This is thrown off by the introduction of American flying ace Curtis who joins the pirates Porco has foiled in their revenge on Porco. And that's about it when it comes to the story. Porco Rosso doesn't set a very high story bar, as the story itself it rather weak. The film comes across more like an extended episode of a television series. Granted, an excellent episode, but not an ambitious one. Although life is on the line for some of the characters, the gravitas of the film is very low, consequently leading to little tension and consequently little release.

Thus the story of the film itself fails to deliver the kind of impact that most of Miyazaki's works have. But the film is still gorgeous and have a sense of fun, just not really a strong sense of magic or adventure. It's almost like a watered down Indiana Jones movie. However, I can imagine this film being the basis for an excellent television series featuring the titular pig.

The characters are drawn well and the film has a rather fun sense of humor about it (see the kidnapped schoolgirls in the opening of the film), but ultimately doesn't really accomplish the sense of adventure that I think it was set out to accomplish. It comes across as light entertainment--fun, but insubstantial and consequently not a must see. But if you're looking for a sort of light adventure with a Ghibli twist, this isn't bad. Just don't have expectations for an immersive and rewarding pic. 7/10.

First of all, I've never seen the title "Kurenai no buta" except on IMDb. The English title on my copy and all other references I've found on the web are "Porco Rosso". Outside Japan, that's the title to look for at the video store.

Let's see what we've got: an Italian Pig speaking Japanese, "Knock your socks off" aerial vistas, not one but two beautiful heroines, an Adriatic hotel that's actually a small island, better dialog than many "live" movies, sky pirates, even good music. How many films can claim all that?

Perhaps the most attractive character of the film, after you've gotten past the many obvious ones, is Myazaki's amazing imagination which pervades all aspects of the production.

To me, the storyline is reminiscent of Hollywood's Golden Age. The characters are wonderful, even to an adult audience and, of course, high quality animation is the frosting on the cake.

After seeing Porco Rosso, I bought the DVD, and I hardly ever do that!

OK, I came with great expectations, as I am tracking these anime movies from the latest to the earliest. It is only normal that the old ones be less interesting and emotional relatively. However, also in comparison to other films by the same author, I found this less emotional and less believable, so it did not reach either the intellect or my heart.

As a story, it's original, alright, the world of aviators in the Adriatic sea, somewhere in the 1920s. The main character is a pig, no one really know why he looks like that. Sometimes people seem to see the human face, as well, but only as a glimpse.

The end is what ruins most of it. You expect some kind of conclusion, but none comes. You get that 'pilot' feeling (pun intended :)) ) when a lot of things are left unexplained for the series to complete the picture (I am full of puns, am I not?).

Conclusion, good, but not amongst the best.