It's a little ironic in a way that a subject so steeped in taste and smell gets represented in a medium that can deliver neither of these - the fact that this isn't really a problem is a tribute to the brilliance and craft of those responsible for making this show.
For the most part Drops of God has a carefully sculpted aesthetic.
It's a multi-level approach - location plays a key role, but sound, lighting, and cinematography are elevated to convey the additional information - combined with a motif element to account for the filing of information on smell and taste.
Some great acting, and a great story - with a script that is a little clunky at times but mostly works well.
Considering that three languages are managed quite seamlessly and transparently, and that the end result is very satisfying, it's clear that this is a work of high accomplishment.
One episode to go and I'm hanging out to see which way the chips will fall.
