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Ergo Proxy (2006)
Art makes up for the confusing show
The only reason I ever watched this, and why I still kept watching is because I really liked the art style, distinct from most anime I've seen during the time. However, after finishing the show, I'm left with more questions than answers to whatever lesson or plot the anime tried to posit. I tried piecing plot lines together but really, even if I thought it over, they still make no sense. It's just some confusing anime dystopia, sorry.
How to Get Away with Murder (2014)
Not all that great, but it's hard to stop watching
If there's one thing I applaud about this series, it's the representation and call for the viewers' attention regarding serious issues. However, at most times I get frustrated with the characters because they act as if they're always mad at the world around them (which, to be fair, is okay, since they're law students), but what I really don't understand is 'how they get away with their actions' every time. Not to mention the inaccuracy of their practice just so that they can progress with the story.
However, I still watch it because the plot and casting are compelling and often makes up for the things they lack on the show (as I have mentioned above).
Sense8 (2015)
Great premise, not-so-great execution.
The premise of humans sharing an interconnected sense/system was what gravitated me towards this show. I didn't even mind the pushing of their political/gay agenda (loved the representation too), however, it seems they did not do so well in its writing.
Most of the time, the protagonists just end up safe through deus-ex-machina and party it out. A lot of side stories and characters were introduced but were not fully fleshed out. After the two seasons there are so many plot holes that I can't help but wonder if season 3 would have been a better way to wrap up the show.
For example, what became of Sun's brother? What compromise did Wolfgang, Kala, and Rajan have in their relationship (because it seemed Rajan was so quick to enter a polyamourous relationship with them, they don't even know each other very well)? Have the Whispers all been wiped out?
Overall, Sense8 didn't really live up to my expectations. I just hope Netflix reconsiders adding a third so that the viewers' questions could be answered.
Dark (2017)
Wunderbar.
I can't believe people are so quick to dismiss this show because it's 'slow-paced', 'complex/difficult to follow', 'pretentious', or 'not in English'. Obviously you need to be an active viewer. Obviously you need to think. DARK revels in its beautiful darkness, and rewards patient viewers. If you neither appreciate masterful storytelling nor well-thought out shows, better stick to your crappy fast-paced shows, my friend. :)