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Ojing-eo geim (2021)
Good concept in search of likable main character
This is a nice quasi-original concept (somewhat like The Hunger Games or Battle Royale) but suffers from having a non-likable main character.
**spoiler**
The most likeable of the characters, that young lady from NK, dies before the end. It's unfortunate that most participants in the game act foolishly or lose control at inopportune times, making the action cringe-worthy.
I would have rated this show more highly if the characters were not such disappointments.
The Mandalorian (2019)
Good writing, poor direction.
This show has a neat premise, and decent writing, but almost every episode feels like it's directed by a novice. I wouldn't mind it so much if it didn't make the action so cheesy.
The Expanse (2015)
Best sci fi in a long long time
Highly recommended. I have never written reviews, although I've had an IMDb account for a long time. I give all the new sci fi shows a try, but I end up not following most. So I have a good idea of what's out there for fans. Most new sci fi is ... unscientific, to put it kindly, or just techy stage furniture with soap-opera dialogue and character development. Like most fans, what I want to watch is a great sci fi story that seriously takes into consideration the effect of technology on the world around us, and intelligently explores the possible futures of humanity. I'm also interested by stories that consider the social issues of an alternative world shaped by different forces -- what would happen if, say, people lived on different planets, or if water was scarce, or if you had to live in 0g all your life. I know no sci fi will ever rise to the standards of physics PhDs, but it would be nice if writers occasionally paid attention to one.
This review is based solely on one episode so hopefully this was not a fluke, but the quality and writing are outstanding (better than most good high budget movies). Just based on this, and the fact that it is genuinely science fiction done with care, which shows great attention to detail and love for the project, I think this show should get the best word of mouth it can get. I warmly recommend it to everyone.