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This documentary does a solid job capturing individual experiences at Astroworld, but it lacks a deeper investigation into why the tragedy happened in the first place. There's a clear absence of critical reflection on the organizational failures, especially from Live Nation's side.

As someone who has attended many hip-hop shows over the years, I've seen firsthand how dominant Live Nation is in the live music scene-and how little seems to have changed since Astroworld. I went to Rolling Loud last year, also produced by Live Nation, and it honestly didn't feel like any lessons had been learned. Security staff seemed untrained, and crucial aspects like venue selection, crowd flow, and transportation were clearly not well thought out.

Given the intensity of hip-hop crowds, the rise of rage culture, and the continued lack of proper organization, it's not hard to imagine something like this happening again (though I hope it never does). I really hope this documentary sparks serious conversations among concert organizers and show producers about safety, logistics, and accountability in live event production.

I've been thinking about this since episode 1 - why is someone being punished for taking their own life? I understand that the story aims to send a message that life is valuable, but I don't believe anyone has the right to morally lecture someone who is living an unbearable life. The way the show tries to "teach" the protagonist by showing how difficult other people's lives are feels more like gaslighting than empathy.

Of course, we all understand that losing someone to suicide is incredibly painful for their loved ones. But most people don't choose to end their lives lightly. Instead of making the main character feel guilty for wanting to die, I think a more ethical and resonant approach would be to explore why he feels this way - for example, how he's been failed by the system, with no social support and seven years of unemployment due to his background.

Suicide rates in many East Asian countries are alarmingly high, and I think that's largely due to a broken system combined with overwhelming family and societal pressure - the mindset of "don't give up because your mom is suffering too" doesn't help; it just pushes people deeper into hopelessness.

The show is creative, with unique storytelling and many touching moments. But in my opinion, its core message about suicide and personal struggle is deeply questionable and left me feeling uncomfortable.