Strange Notes (2024)

Weird Anthology with Outstanding Cast!

I'm not even sure how to review this series. Weird AF comes to mind! It's a horror/suspense/thriller/twisted mind blower of a series. All very short episodes. There is an ensemble cast and this is where the series shines.

I originally started watching this because one of my favorites, Liu Chang, is in it. Then I saw that my favorite short series red flag kissing heartthrob, Yan Zi Xian, is in it. But wait, it gets better, Kenji Chen and Wang Ze Xuan are in this too! Best ensemble cast ever?

There are only 22 episodes (so far?) and they are all super short, only 10 minutes or so, and wont take a huge commitment in time to watch. Each story is a standalone, except for a couple that have a part 1 and part 2. The stories themselves are (mostly) centered around a weird store and the proprietor who gives/sells the items from the store that the story revolves around. I say 'mostly' because some episodes he is not in and the store isn't mentioned at all.

So, come for the eye candy, stay for the WTF did I just watch stories!

Oh, I've found 6 chapters of the original manhua on BATA.TO if you want to see how closely they followed the idea of these stories! ==> https://battwo.com/series/71313/guai-qi-bi-ji

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Weirdly Good

This anthology series is a mind-bending journey through bizarre, surreal tales that seem like they came straight from the depths of dreams—ones that even my own imagination couldn't conjure. And yet, I absolutely loved it. Each episode presents a strange, twisted world where human nature, desires, and flaws are explored in unique and often unsettling ways.

Most of the characters were morally gray, adding layers to the stories and making it hard to fully judge them as "good" or "bad." Their actions reflected deeper human struggles and emotions, making them more relatable, even when they made questionable choices.

The cast was phenomenal, effortlessly shifting between roles with each episode, showing off their versatility. This added a sense of fluidity to the show, as you never quite knew what to expect next, making each new story feel fresh. What really stood out to me was how the episodes were interconnected thematically, while also leaving just enough room for the viewer to overthink and interpret the meaning.

The finale tied everything together in a way that felt satisfying but still left me pondering, creating a perfect balance of closure and mystery. The open-endedness made me reflect on the broader themes of human nature, desire, and consequence.

The episodes in the series were:
▫️Inside the Gate
▫️Molting
▫️Must-Do Planner
▫️Curtain of Rain
▫️Cultivation Game
▫️Memory Camera
▫️Headphones! Confession
▫️Backer Nesting Dolls
▫️Good Luck Meal
▫️A Nonexistent Boyfriend?
▫️Terrifying Rumor
▫️Back Track Remote Control
▫️House of Sin
▫️Share and Continue Your Life
▫️A Day, A Lifetime
▫️Idol Drama: Life
▫️The Vessel
▫️The Cocoon
▫️Random? Life
▫️Future Express
▫️My False World
▫️Long Lasting Love

Overall, it’s a beautifully strange and thought-provoking experience that makes you question what’s real and what’s just a reflection of our deepest fears and hopes. I’m glad I took the ride, It could've easily a 10 if it was with a higher budget!

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