richardguion

The episode in the previous arc, "Zero Kara" was a standout, a real turning point in the development of Subaru's character. Parent and Child is even better: it shows us a better look at Subaru's life in Japan before he was drawn into an alternate world. He has some qualities in common with the protagonist of Mushoku Tensei. Some psychological issues, though not as severe. It is really touching to see Subaru interact with his parents and talk with them, after he's grown and matured from events in this story. When I watched the first arc of this series, I thought it was all right, but maybe I could stop. After seeing the second arc, I was definitely hooked. I think this could be one of my very favorite series.

My headline says it all. I've seen this plot done WAY better in daytime soap operas, and the actors on those shows are way more competent than the ones used here. The script is stupid: the husband goes missing in a helicopter crash (in Alaska) and the wife (in California) waits at a pier with binoculars! Hello? Did anyone with a brain write this? The actors are bottom of the barrel, they can't sell any of the dumb dialogue. Simu Liu is the most recognizable actor but he acts like this is a comedy, not a romantic drama. I only watched this because my wife read the book and she said that was much different than the film.