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The Characters (2016)
Mostly not funny
I watched the 1st episode, most of the 2nd, and the beginning of the 3rd, then just skipped to Tim Robinson's episode (I'm a fan of his other show I Think You Should Leave) because this show felt mostly unbearable to watch. I'm pretty sure I didn't really laugh until Tim Robinson's episode. Most of these comedians don't fare as well in the format of the show, and their ability to make a character automatically funny is lacking. And that's a pretty important ability on this show, because the jokes are largely not present. So it ends up being a parade of dislikable characters. It's a shame. Tim Robinson does a good job in his episode (though the first skit took a little longer than I would like to get off the ground). It's just a form of comedy that not every comedian can pull off, and this show proves that.
Butterfly Kisses (2018)
"It Follows" meets "Archive 81", others, but lacking any substance
This is a found-footage within found-footage/mockumentary style, first and foremost. For me, I'm fine with that.
This movie, however, is what you would get if you combined "It Follows" with "Archive 81" (rip it being cancelled after 1 season, but I digress) with "Blink" from Doctor Who and maybe "Nightmare on Elm Street", but sorely lacking in a lot of areas - like lacking substance, empathy for any reason pretty much, much plot, and simply not being disturbing. Make sure you stick around for the post-credit scene, though.
I was a lot more interested in the found footage of the film students, especially in the girl who is very NOT on board with what is done. The other characters, and the "main" current-day character, are just... lacking. They simply act toward one self-destructive goal, for the only purpose of "it's an interesting movie and this thing is maybe real." Well, and money. However, these things give 0 depth to the characters themselves or understanding of who they are as people. So we ultimately don't care. Especially since they're doing some weird stuff that involves, at best, certain discomfort (keeping eyes open for an hour - this isn't a spoiler as it happens right at the start) if even possible - the film itself is chock full of improbabilities - and at worst, gets you killed. Additionally, all film-maker characters at times consider embellishing things, so they aren't even quite likeable. Also certain things are brought up, then ignored or not addressed much/looked into, like any of the sound analysis.
ALSO, there are like 2-3 out of nowhere jumpscares (there is a part some might consider a jumpscare that isn't really) that happen after a bit into the film, taking the viewer extremely offguard and it feels quite out-of-place to have a CHEAP jumpscare of something suddenly appearing on the whole cam screen. To the point where I was cringing in preparation for a jumpscare when there wasn't even one.
We also never learn ANYTHING. ANYTHINGGGGGG about the "Peeping Tom" (which is the worst name for an evil supernatural entity ever, ftr). Who is he? Why does he do this? How does it work? What makes it work? Why are the "butterfly kisses" important to know?
A psychological thriller, this is not. A good movie, not really. It's well-put-together, but the concept is just lame because literally nothing and no one in this movie is really fleshed out.
The best part of this movie is its intermittent discussion of the dilemmas facing the found footage genre and how to approach filming. The director? Of Blair Witch even makes a cameo, which was surprising but he engrossed me the most with his dialogue (hopefully genuine). Anyway it is fairly meta.
It kept me entertained while watching it, but I immediately started seeing some issues, and now it is the following day, and I realized how hollow and forgettable this film is. So I give it an average of 5 for its merits, but also the fact I didn't dislike watching it at the time. I will not watch this again, however.
M.O.M.: Mothers of Monsters (2020)
Much better than expected with chilling tense emotions
Wow, this is heavy/intense. The emotions never stop being tense.
The acting is honestly amazing. The boy is played to perfection.
The whole movie had me remembering the film "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (so if you enjoyed one, you'll enjoy the other, though M. O. M. Is all through the lens of various cameras). The camera work is fantastic and I forgot this was considered "found footage" genre. There are many angles, almost no "shaky cam", and it's immersive and claustrophobic feeling both physically and emotionally. The film left me feeling speechless.
If you wouldn't already watch the credits, please do since there is a post-credit scene.
Anyway the whole movie is chilling and I highly recommend it. It's definitely a psychological thriller. I will say that it is ultimately likely going to leave you feeling unsettled and disturbed, for any number of reasons the movie gladly provides.
Eat (2014)
Weird Gore, Unbelievable everything
I don't mind anything about this premise or what we see. What I do mind is that it is all happening because... reasons? No reasons? What happens escalates to ridiculous degrees, both in the actions of the main character as well as her friend. Her psychologist is not only useless but shouldn't be seeing her as a patient due to conflict of interests etc.
It goes off the deep end fast. The ending is so rushed and everything about it is so unbelievable.
But hey if you just want some gore, this has it. If you're looking for any explanation, as this does seem like it would be psychological (even including a psychologist), look elsewhere.
Servant (2019)
Goes a bit downhill with story arcs
I just finished watching Season 3. A lot happens in this show, but nothing goes anywhere - things just keep piling on. Nothing gets resolved or revealed, despite the many accumulating revealable plotlines. And it's for either no reason or what at this point is a small reason. Season 1 was absolutely the best one.
Rupert Grint is absolutely AMAZING in this and I adore his character. He steals the show in every scene he is in. His character might be unlikable to some, but honestly, every character in this show is fairly unlikable if you think about it - to the point which I'm sure it's intentional. As a viewer, you'll definitely find some more frustrating than others.
Early on I had voted this 8 stars, but upon coming here to write my review, I knocked it down to 7. It's interesting and the premise is quite alluring, but after 3 seasons, I'd like to have had ANYTHING cleared up. Especially since the "king of twists" has his name on it.
From (2022)
Ambient, full of dread and mystery. Don't expect spoonfed answers (yet).
First: You can tell this is by the people who made Lost. It has a lot of similarities. If you liked Lost, you'll like this. In fact, I wasn't even the biggest fan of Lost (I did indeed watch it all, ftr), and I love this. It also gives off major Mike Flanagan vibes (creator of Haunting of Hill House, Oculus, Hush, and lots more - he's my favorite).
This is like a combination of Midnight Mass (sort of, minus any religious themes), Lost, Silent Hill, and likely many others that don't come to mind currently. It's ambient, stifling, full of dread but also life. I'm an avid fan of horror, and this delivered exactly the type I love. (IMDB did well to recommend this show to me!)
A LOT of the mysteries of the show are not explained by the end of Season 1, but I'm fine with that, just greedy for more. There are some interesting remarks here and there that can seem to have possibly more relevance than we are currently aware.
I feel like the creators of Lost saw what people loved about Lost and definitely incorporated some of those themes/styles, but in a horror theme. The characters are all decently developed and interesting, the mysteries are there and bizarre impossibilities. I have faith that the writers learned from their mistakes with Lost - there is indication they may have - and will better deliver - or rather, keep delivering - that which we crave when watching this show.
I absolutely cannot wait for season 2.
Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. (2022)
I wanted to like it, but it takes forever to go nowhere. Disingenuous
4 episodes is way too long. There is so much redundancy or things that are drawn out. There is no twist, conclusion, or closure.
The series is absolutely biased toward Sarma. Most of it is her telling her side of the story - whether it's truth is another thing entirely.
Speaking of what's true or not, I can't wrap my head around someone actually believing the supernatural claims she supposedly did. Making her dog immortal? Making her some non-human queen? What?! And she doesn't even acknowledge that she believed those things, really. She brushes EVERYTHING off by basically saying "I don't know why, I just did though."
I do find the story itself interesting to an extent. But this presentation is extremely overdrawn and very disingenuous and emotionally manipulative.
This could have been made a short movie or 2 episodes, instead it's 4 hour-long episodes. I can't in good conscience recommend anyone invest that amount of time into this.
No Exit (2022)
Meh.
Thriller without too many thrills, and definitely no frills. It is NOT a mystery - the film is fairly straight-forward with "whodunnit" right away. Sadly, there is not much depth there. Character development/interactions are thrown to the wayside as the film rushes to conclude itself.
It is not deep in any capacity. It is not a film that will make you think, unfortunately.
Dennis Haysbert is the spotlight in every scene he is in, with his talents clearly wasted here.
This movie feels very quickly thrown together.
I am giving it a 4 because it wasn't necessarily BAD.... I originally was going to give it a 5 but realized that since I am left disappointed and feeling like I wasted my time, I have to give it a below-average score. To be honest, a 4 is still likely generous. I really wanted this to be better.
Countdown (2019)
Not scary, nor smart. Horror cliches.
This isn't really scary. It definitely has some unsettling moments, absolutely. But overall it is the typical kind of horror movie that is mocked.
First and foremost: Characters CONSTANTLY do things that they clearly know they shouldn't. Where any sane person would turn tail and run, or in another case stay put, these people do not - much to their detriment.
This has a few jumpscares, but mostly not, which imo is a good thing. I much prefer the "things lurking in the shadows in the background" type of scares, and this certainly has them.
There are 2 amusing side characters, and some other amusing moments, but this is definitely not a comedy nor parody/satire or meta/deconstruction. I wouldn't compare this to most of the things it's been compared to. It isn't. It isn't a "smart" film.
It was also really predictable, even the ending.
Go watch Final Destination or It Follows instead.
Archive 81 (2022)
Different and interesting
First I'd like to say I had no issues hearing the actors as some reviewers claim. The acting itself seemed fine as well. Also, I saw many comparisons to Silent Hill, and as a big fan of that franchise, I honestly don't see it.
From the start, and now having finished it, I've thought it was quite similar to The Call. Which is fitting, since the type of horror here is more psychological and bizarre as Asian horror tends toward being. Also the show Dark - though Dark is better especially in terms of world-building and defining its rules.
The tapes are well done and presented. I'm still left with some questions, and I don't mean regarding the ending. The ending definitely doesn't just "leave it open" to a season 2, it seems to be aiming for one, but moreso leaves it open to the possibility of not having one. I do have to say, without spoiling, I was disappointed by the location of the final scene. They threw in a conclusion that didn't really make sense, but instead was a more typical tidy easily-understood ending.
Anyway it kept me invested, it is different and psychological thriller fans will likely at least mildly appreciate it. Now to try to forget that admittedly unsettling tune...
Nine Perfect Strangers (2021)
Had me hooked ...but then the final episode happened and ruined the whole experience.
The characters are interesting and it feels like a mystery is unraveling. Yet nothing really does. There's nothing sinister, even regarding things that should be, like heavily drugging people without their consent or holding them hostage, among much more.
Instead of some reveal, it turns out everyone's happy and good people. This feels akin to pro-cult propaganda or something with how it ends up.
The acting is great, but the story really isn't. It's sad that many ideas for good endings are staring us all in the face, but at the end I regretted watching something I expected to be more of a mystery or thriller that turned out to be whatever this is. Even traumatic or illegal acts are brushed under the rug and suddenly people who were very much not ok with it are? It felt so rushed and abrupt.
If there's a message here, I can't see it. Maybe "seize the day" but anything beyond that simple thought is just not there. Most of the messages you could glean from this are incredibly unhealthy.
The ending is so dissatisfying.
Clickbait (2021)
Great whodunnit until the final episode
This is certainly an odd one. I binged this in one day, because it genuinely is that addictive. It's unique and shows all the characters' flaws and strengths. (For example, a lot of people complain about the sister, Pia, but I honestly liked her for the most part because I have an unfortunately similar demeanor, but because of it could see how she was not the type to drop the case and move on or at least calm down, like so many told her to.) But some characters are indeed annoying depending on how you feel you would handle the circumstances, essentially.
However, there are flaws.
Teens and young adults are apparently able to dig more info more quickly than detectives in this most of the time. The season could have ended after episode 2 or 3 if a certain character had been honest about a lie told for no reason. Literally no reason. And secondly, if IP addresses were examined as soon as info on that matter came to light.
Finally, I felt extremely let down by the final episode. The culprit is a bizarre choice with an incredibly flimsy motive the entire way. After 7 episodes of being extremely invested in the characters and examining their interactions, the 8th and final episode felt like I may have just wasted the past 8 hours. It also feels rushed.
It's good, and there's a ton of red herrings as others have said to amp up the mystery. But the ending really is... lackluster. There are other twists they could have chosen that would have been much better quality viewing even if they were more potentially predictable. I can't really address my gripes fully without spoiling, though, so just be warned that you too may not find that the conclusion does the series justice. But it truly IS a very entertaining watch.
Never Let Me Go (2010)
Shockless semi-dystopian bleak romance
Let's get 1 thing clear: there is no twist here. There is a "reveal" about 1/4 through the film, but it is outright shown/explained at the start.
The cast is great, and I liked the acting, especially strong in character expressions as the characters themselves don't do anything particularly interesting or exciting, but still have feelings that the film spends a lot of time exploring.
However, the world this film creates is... well, beyond bizarre. You don't even have to peel back layers to have questions. I expected some things to be addressed in the film, but they are not. We are just supposed to take the premise at face-value despite it failing anything resembling critical thinking. Even things which are directly discussed on multiple occasions are not actually explained (lookalikes being a big one).
I wish they didn't open the movie with a scene used later on, taking away its impact.
I didn't cry or anything, though I'm not prone to when it comes to films, and I'm certain I'll forget about this film, which is a shame. I was expecting a lot more. I didn't hate it or find it a waste of time, and I wasn't bored. But I'm left feeling wanting.
In the end, the plot's been done before, and the romance in the story is very generic. Anyone left despairing must not have watched the opening scene, or be an absolute eternal optimist to the point of expecting a happy ending for a film which very clearly will not have one.
Sorry to Bother You (2018)
Hello left field
This does have funny moments but is not really a comedy. More like a dystopian drama but with some bizarre moments that break the tension.
It's well done in what it does, but what it does is very similar to Get Out in message and portrayal.
I didn't love the twist, personally, and the ending felt super abrupt, but it was still wild, a completely different movie from where it began. It was enjoyable throughout.
I only deduct points for the last act feeling extremely rushed and a bit unexplained, and the final ending being a foregone conclusion.
However I would absolutely recommend this film. If you like Get Out, you'll like this. Though some will certainly prefer one over the other, and for me, I prefer Get Out. This one has less of the horror elements and more drama, but is still good.
A Classic Horror Story (2021)
It doesn't hide the fact it is meta. Don't believe low ratings.
This is horror meta satire at its finest since the likes of Scream, Cabin in the Woods, and Funny Games. If you like those, you'll enjoy this. Like the aforementioned, this isn't comedy, but has moments that are like a metaphorical wink and a nod to the horror fan viewers.
I think people who were upset by this must have some upset that the commentary throughout the entire movie went over their heads somehow. I certainly didn't see the twist coming - and I loved it - but the movie had clear meta references throughout the entirety, literally having characters offhandedly mention other horror movies. And that occurs multiple times. That isn't to say it isn't scary. It definitely gets serious pretty quickly and does serve some true horror.
There are some absolute unnerving scenes which will make you wince. Dread. Fear of the unknown. Many horror elements, but if you want jumpscares and constant gore, pass on this one. It's a deeper horror, and its dialogue is fairly important.
Also imo, watch this in its original Italian. I started watching it in English and disliked the dubbing a fair bit, and swapped to Italian. I was surprised when 50-75% of the dialogue for the first third of the movie was in English. Later on, it's Italian only, but still. The fact the dialogue is in multiple languages adds something to the beginning and is a factor in some scenes. But the dub is probably fine.
The ending leaves some things not completely outlined and spoon-fed, but I see the merits in why it didn't. The movie delivers the message it intends fully.
I put this on expecting some light horror fare, knowing it was said to be a bit of a clever satire, but did not expect to absolutely love it. This film does not deserve so low of a score, and I don't understand the negative reviews at all.
Possum (2018)
Disappointment compounded by positive reviews
First and foremost, this film would be a lot better if we didn't know the entire time from film descriptions etc that the uncle is abusive. But we do, so the film is extremely straight-forward. There's heavy symbolism, but it's so obviously not real and we are beat over the head with it, so it's easy to figure out and it's not trying to evade that.
SECOND, I do not understand some of these reviews. Some say it's the scariest movie or scenes, but I don't see that - and no, I hate jumpscares and am not looking for gore. Also those who said they felt shocked at the end. Reading that before checking this out, the ending was so plain and abrupt that I was left saying "What? ..... WHAT?" in confusion how that was where the film ended.
The only way this can be actual horror (as opposed to an artistic depiction of an abused person and their psyche) is if you are deathly afraid of that puppet. And yes, it's creepy and I hated seeing its face, but it is not onscreen much at all. Most of the film is the camera watching Philip from a distance walking around in still outside scenes.
Also the heck were those things in the jar?! That is the one thing that was actually unclear to me, and clearly they are significant.
Oh well. If you want very artsy, low dialogue psychological drama with some creepy moments showing (simply showing, like laid down in some grass) the "puppet", this is for you. But I wouldn't dub this horror, nor nearly as good as people claim it to be (under the horror label). Definitely felt like a slow burn with almost no burn, just a bit of a flicker at the end.
The Midnight Meat Train (2008)
No scares, believability, subtlety or answers... or plot.
I usually don't trust 1 star reviews, but I wish I had for this film.
Firstly: Don't listen to anyone who says this has a plot. It really, really doesn't. It has an... ending stuck on, but it's just silly and doesn't fit within the logic of the film. It is NOT a twist.
Anyway. This film is over the top and in your face about everything. I don't know if it was supposed to be a 3D film but it sure makes you aware of that throughout the film. Lacking subtlety, from the intense degree of film grain to severed eyeballs flying at you with a swirl of bright red liquid that looks like paint or nailpolish, but never blood. In fact, for such a bloody movie, the blood never does seem to be the right color, as when it's not too vivid bright, it's just pitch black like tar. I am normally not super judgmental on realism in horror but the CGI truly was blatant as everyone says.
This film is clearly not intended to actually be scary. It did not scare me at all. So many scenes were obviously supposed to be comedy. There is no way anyone would make certain scenes without the intention of it being a mockery.
But that's literally every scene.
There is nothing else to balance this out, or make this clever humor. It's like bathroom jokes from a child - no nuance or subtlety, just bashed over the head (pun intended) with the same "haha isn't gratuitous gore ridiculous" scenes over and over.
The few times there are scenes that do not directly involve the murders, the characters act in unbelievable ways. Like when the main character tries to "sneak". Also, his girlfriend is obnoxious for most of her time onscreen, giving him a hard time for seemingly no reason about one thing after another.
If you really like what I described above though, it could be for you. I love horror and B-movies but I really didn't have the patience, personally. I wouldn't recommend it though. The options of better films are nigh infinite.
Shôjo tsubaki: Chika gentô gekiga (1992)
Weird body horror fever dream
This movie actually has most of its disturbing stuff early on. And yeah, it's not for the faint of heart or people who struggle with trauma.
It definitely depicts some child sexual abuse, as well as graphic animal killing, as is known about it.
I watched this because it was listed as a disturbing movie, and honestly it didn't phase me. The plot never stays coherent for long, and some of the body horror imagery looks silly instead of scary. The animation quality differs wildly, but tends to be shoddy at best. Honestly it kind of bored me. I had heard this was intense and disturbing, but I can't really agree with that. Maybe if it had a longer runtime and we were able to get attached to anything before things immediately happen, but it's honestly just WEIRD. It's really weird. It feels very experimental.
I'm not hating over the controversial content. The opposite actually. I was bored. I will say I liked Midori's facial expressions and her face reminded me a lot of Junji Ito's style. But Ito's works are far more terrifying imo and have better body horror.
I wish I could understand the praise. Though the dedication of its creator is amazing no matter how you feel about this 47-minute long animation.
I Am All Girls (2021)
Better than the rating indicates
This was a good film and keeps your attention as you root for the main characters. It is absolutely a CRIME THRILLER so maybe people were going into this expecting straight-up horror. It isn't very bloody. It's pretty straight-forward. But it's still very satisfying of a watch, while still being a bit heartbreaking.
Definitely deserves at least a 6 rating imo. It's good. Not life-changing, but good.
The Unholy (2021)
Good acting, good premise, horrible execution
The premise and trailer were very intriguing to me, especially as a big fan of horror.
I was surprised at how good of a performance the female lead gave. Of course the male lead did (I'm a big fan of Supernatural, also I hear he's quite good on The Walking Dead which I need to watch). Really, if the acting had been worse, I would have probably turned off the movie.
It's a shame such acting was wasted on a lazy story with many logic holes and jump scares. I can't stand cheap jumpscares, and this movie had many. At least 5 or 6 were THE EXACT SAME THING. Also, they were always extremely predictable... and cheap.
This movie has 0 concept of subtlety in its writing or its scares.
As for the logic holes, it's never quite detailed how the evil spirit (I guess spirit is the best term, since it's unclear if ghost or demon is the cause) is in multiple places at once many times throughout the film, during key moments even. I don't want to give anything away (even though the trailer pretty much tells you what the movie is about).
For what it is, it should be a shorter film. It definitely dragged because I was constantly dreading the next jumpscare (I'm not jumpy or easily scared but they make me feel unpleasant). Frankly, this film would have been so much better without the jumpscares (or the amount of them, at least). As I said, the acting was great, the premise was great (though not unique), but they completely phoned it in regarding everything else. Well, the main character's story was pretty decent, but helped by the acting of course.
For a better recent horror film regarding religious themes, I recommend you watch Saint Maud instead. Very different plots, but it's a better film, but your mileage may vary. I suggest avoiding this one, at least, though.
I See You (2019)
Two sides to every story
Wow. What a psychological thriller. For the first bit of the movie, I was wondering why this had such great reviews, as it seemed kind of generic and whatever. Then the film takes a very sharp left turn. My interest was immediately piqued. From then on, things start to take shape and make sense, but something sinister is growing beneath. There are several twists, all of which were jaw-dropping and feel incredibly rewarding. The film ends up being an entirely different creature than what it began as, and the ending is tense, despairing, and answers so many things. And yet the film does not spoonfeed whatsoever. It may demand a rewatch in order to pick up on the motives behind characters' actions.
The sound design actually stood out to me, as others have said. I didn't think it would, but genuinely they did a good job.
There are no jumpscares of any sort, which is good. The movie brings the tension through its own merits, and the horror is in the actions and the details.
If you need blood and gore, this isn't the film for you.
Exhibit A (2007)
Disturbing, depressing hidden gem
How did I only just find out about this movie?! This was incredible! Very much my type of film. Combines intense psychological and horror. If you're like me and only just stumbled across this... watch this.
Even though we know basically from the first frame of the film what will happen, the ending still chilled me to my bones. That long scene without any filmcuts left me feeling utterly destroyed.
I'm left simultaneously thrilled I found this movie and completely depressed by the movie's content.
Also its presentation as a found film is quite literal and doesn't use it for cheap scare tactics or unreasonable camerawork. We are keenly aware that this is all one home video and is real, unlike most horror "found footage" films. It manages to be quite terrifying in legitimate ways.
Excellent film and story. Excellent camerawork. Plot and characters are realistic. Heartbreaking. Watch this film!!
Doctor Foster (2015)
Absolutely incredible, a whirlwind of emotions
I binged this - which is pretty easy since it's 2 seasons of 5 episodes each. But each episode is filled with so much, every scene matters, and intense emotions. Each episode is 60 minutes but feels like more - wonderfully more. Watching this was an absolute treat. I can't remember the last time I unabashedly empathized for a character so much.
I do want to say that with its plot as well as the "A Woman Scorned" subtitle, it seems like there would be more revenge, but there isn't. I empathized for the character so much that I wanted some just revenge but that's not as prevalent as it would seem. There are some moments of revenge type behavior, but only small doses. The show is extremely methodical.
The main character Gemma is so well-written and real feeling. She's multidimensional. We see her past, present, herself, her marriage, her motherhood, and her trying to find herself among the pieces all over again.
This show packs so many punches to the gut and doesn't hold back.
It's. So. Good.
Gon-ji-am (2018)
Familiar, predictable, but decent
Going in, you're already going to have a good idea of what's up and what'll happen. Especially if you've seen a lot of horror movies - particularly any haunted area exploration or found footage films. If you accept that, this movie is a good watch. If you want something thought-provoking or original, it isn't.
There's a small twist, then the horror truly ramps up. It's enjoyably done. In true foreign horror fashion, not all the scares are cheap or in-your-face. The building tension and anticipation in itself is quite scary. In fact, I disliked the truly in-your-face scares (how some faces looked - you'll know what I mean) but they creeped me out. I could see some finding them too ridiculous though.
One thing this film does which is often overlooked in this specific genre is having characters that you feel some sympathy (and sometimes distinct lack thereof) toward.
The film leaves off feeling depressing, and another twist is involved toward the end. This film pulls off everything it aims to do. The setting and ambience are fantastic. It truly looks like a dilapidated asylum.
Yes, some parts are predictable, but overall that's acceptable for what it is and the good quality of everything.
The One (2021)
Not a Black Mirror type show
The concept is quite good, and definitely reminiscent of Black Mirror, but that is where the similarities end.
The "main character" has an extremely 1-dimensional motive, and her plot does not stray from this. It doesn't even really have much to do with the present matchmaking system.
There are two side plots, which are far more interesting and I found myself wishing the show had focused on instead. It wouldn't have lost much if anything if it had.
Another issue is that almost none of the characters are likeable, but in fact actively unlikable. I'd say there's maybe 1 character who isn't completely horrible (or so irrelevant and boring I'm not counting them).
By the time I found myself at the final episode, I didn't even want to keep watching. Fortunately or unfortunately, the show packs many interesting things exclusively in that episode, then promptly ends on a cliffhanger. Obviously trying to hook people in to a second season. It might work on me, but I have a feeling I might forget the show entirely.
This show had a lot of promise but instead made its focus and delivery rather stale.