I'm a fan of Mika Ninagawa's art direction (most especially in Helter Skelter) so I was so excited when Followers became available on Netflix.

However, as I progressed, I honestly felt bored. I don't know why but I didn't feel the same rawness I have always felt whenever I usually watch Japanese dramas. I love the cinematography, but I think it overshadowed the intention of the drama. It was supposed to be an empowering story about the ladies and how they balance several aspects of their lives such as career, love life, motherhood, and friendship but for me, it fell short. It managed to touch on some important subjects and could be a great conversation starter but unfortunately, the message wasn't richly disintegrated so it didn't feel satisfactory to me. The characters also appeared shallow to me, so I didn't feel attached to them at all (which is a little bit disappointing because most of the time, I have a hard time parting with the previous Japanese dramas I have watched because of the emotional impact they've created on me).

But this doesn't mean that I hate this drama. I'm still entertained because I actually enjoyed watching its glamorous production and the cameo of some well-known Japanese stars. The outfits and styles of the characters are also eye-pleasing, which makes it one of the main reasons I like about Japan because their fashion is my cup of tea.

Overall, this drama wasn't that bad but could have been a lot better. I'm glad that Japanese dramas are starting to become available on bigger platforms like Netflix because it's about time for others to see how flexible their plots can be.