Deeply interesting in the execution
Deep In surprised my when I started it. The first 2 episodes are not great. They move either too fast or too slow and set the characters up as kind of unlikable, especially Zhen Xin. It seems straight forward and predictable, catered to watchers who would be in it for more of the sexual tension than an actual plot, and the way they treat the first on screen woman sucks.
But then the in-drama movie starts. Deep In is presented in two parts - the 'reality' in the show and the movie that the characters are filming. The aspect ratio and coloring change every time you are watching a scene from the movie so you know that it's not 'real' but still allows you to feel immersed in the story, the same way the actors would. The effect is brilliant, pulling you in to both stories and showing both where they differ and where they blur. It gives the audience a really deep understanding of the characters and how they may be feeling and struggling as the series progresses.
The acting is quite good as there aren't a lot of characters and they technically need to be playing multiple roles. I will say it's kind of funny but the acting in the 'movie' was always better to be than in the 'reality' and I'm not sure if that was a stylistic choice or just because of the writing. Regardless, you don't feel burdened by any one actor in their role which helps the flow of the show.
The show looks good, too. Most of the directing is straight forward and the editing ensures it flows well with no glaring issues. The primary story line is cliche and for some parts, repetitive, but it's not boring. If you're looking for an interesting take on a gay story Deep In is worth it to at least try.
Also the music absolutely rips, I have added at least one song an episode to my playlist and some of them are like...expensive songs, I don't know where the budget came from but I am thankful.
But then the in-drama movie starts. Deep In is presented in two parts - the 'reality' in the show and the movie that the characters are filming. The aspect ratio and coloring change every time you are watching a scene from the movie so you know that it's not 'real' but still allows you to feel immersed in the story, the same way the actors would. The effect is brilliant, pulling you in to both stories and showing both where they differ and where they blur. It gives the audience a really deep understanding of the characters and how they may be feeling and struggling as the series progresses.
The acting is quite good as there aren't a lot of characters and they technically need to be playing multiple roles. I will say it's kind of funny but the acting in the 'movie' was always better to be than in the 'reality' and I'm not sure if that was a stylistic choice or just because of the writing. Regardless, you don't feel burdened by any one actor in their role which helps the flow of the show.
The show looks good, too. Most of the directing is straight forward and the editing ensures it flows well with no glaring issues. The primary story line is cliche and for some parts, repetitive, but it's not boring. If you're looking for an interesting take on a gay story Deep In is worth it to at least try.
Also the music absolutely rips, I have added at least one song an episode to my playlist and some of them are like...expensive songs, I don't know where the budget came from but I am thankful.
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