A psychological study that shocked me.
I normally dont write a review but if mine can maybe get one person to watch this show I find its worth it.
Story:
Deep in explores the relationships of 2 complex couples in different worlds. One in real life and another in fiction. Gao Zhung and Fang Chi are a couple binded by the script but their story is equally compelling to the actors playing them. I appreciated how the story wasnt clean or without its complexity and moral ambiguity. The director gives it equal importance and time to explore its really dark issues that the show handeled very well. The story is told by side by side in mirrored themes and psychological dependecy. Zhe Xin and Zhao Zhun feel very diffrent both in set up and personality. As the actors begin to fall deeper into their characters their story begins to mirror the other and their minds become more and more fragmented. The direction does a great and subtle job of blurring the lines of what is real with the audience all the way from the aespect ratio, to smal lines of dialoug they say that could easily be missed. The story here is the reason to watch this drama, the audience isnt treated like children, the complexity gives the viewer alot to chew on and discuss and this was easily the most surprising aspect about Deep In. The ending so recontextualises the entire theme of the series in something I havent felt since seeing the Sixth Sense for the first time. It makes rewatchability a must.
Acting:
The acting is another reason to watch this show both Ollie and Shuyuan take on these difficult roles head in and without shying away from its provocative nature. While china has found a way around these restrictions, its still very risky to take part in explicit material But these two do it confidently and not acting scared. They remain 100 percent commited to bringing the characters to life and for being so young I see a bright future.
Music / Score:
Admittedly im not a big music person but I found it to be implemented well here i think the music really lends to expressing how the audience needs to feel during certian moments. Creating great atmosphere and tonally setting things up.
Direction:
This as far as im aware is a first time director and I think shines here, visually the show looks great even with is budget. I want to praise him for making the correct changes with the novel and adaptating it for a modern audience while still respecting the original works intention. He even contextualises these chages within the narrative so it makes sense and that is almost never done in any show. He knows not to shy away from the dark aspect but does soften them to make them a bit more digestible which I appreciated. The direction is focused and clear on delivering its concept while adding so much little details to mirror the scenes. He is the glue that keeps the series together.
Overall thoughts:
Deep in a series that surprised me more than I eever thought when it began and that depth isnt revealed right away. The show eases you into thinking its going to be one way but as they get deeper into filming. The more its complex ideas come to the forefront. Its a dark deeply sad show but I feel executed super well. The performances are wonderful and the NC scenes serve as important context, and they made alot of positive changes for the better. I hope you can give this show a chance becuse there is alot of fresh and new ideas here that make it stand out above the rest. I'll be excited to see what this director does next.
Story:
Deep in explores the relationships of 2 complex couples in different worlds. One in real life and another in fiction. Gao Zhung and Fang Chi are a couple binded by the script but their story is equally compelling to the actors playing them. I appreciated how the story wasnt clean or without its complexity and moral ambiguity. The director gives it equal importance and time to explore its really dark issues that the show handeled very well. The story is told by side by side in mirrored themes and psychological dependecy. Zhe Xin and Zhao Zhun feel very diffrent both in set up and personality. As the actors begin to fall deeper into their characters their story begins to mirror the other and their minds become more and more fragmented. The direction does a great and subtle job of blurring the lines of what is real with the audience all the way from the aespect ratio, to smal lines of dialoug they say that could easily be missed. The story here is the reason to watch this drama, the audience isnt treated like children, the complexity gives the viewer alot to chew on and discuss and this was easily the most surprising aspect about Deep In. The ending so recontextualises the entire theme of the series in something I havent felt since seeing the Sixth Sense for the first time. It makes rewatchability a must.
Acting:
The acting is another reason to watch this show both Ollie and Shuyuan take on these difficult roles head in and without shying away from its provocative nature. While china has found a way around these restrictions, its still very risky to take part in explicit material But these two do it confidently and not acting scared. They remain 100 percent commited to bringing the characters to life and for being so young I see a bright future.
Music / Score:
Admittedly im not a big music person but I found it to be implemented well here i think the music really lends to expressing how the audience needs to feel during certian moments. Creating great atmosphere and tonally setting things up.
Direction:
This as far as im aware is a first time director and I think shines here, visually the show looks great even with is budget. I want to praise him for making the correct changes with the novel and adaptating it for a modern audience while still respecting the original works intention. He even contextualises these chages within the narrative so it makes sense and that is almost never done in any show. He knows not to shy away from the dark aspect but does soften them to make them a bit more digestible which I appreciated. The direction is focused and clear on delivering its concept while adding so much little details to mirror the scenes. He is the glue that keeps the series together.
Overall thoughts:
Deep in a series that surprised me more than I eever thought when it began and that depth isnt revealed right away. The show eases you into thinking its going to be one way but as they get deeper into filming. The more its complex ideas come to the forefront. Its a dark deeply sad show but I feel executed super well. The performances are wonderful and the NC scenes serve as important context, and they made alot of positive changes for the better. I hope you can give this show a chance becuse there is alot of fresh and new ideas here that make it stand out above the rest. I'll be excited to see what this director does next.
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