brutality on a stick
This review may contain spoilers
So sweet my teeth hurt!
SHORT REVIEW BC IT HASN'T FINISHED AIRING!!
Also, slight spoilers along the way. Read with caution!
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If you told me a month and a half ago that I would fall in love with a show about a cat-man living with a real man and their life together introduces them to feelings unknown... I would've believed you. Easily. Because that premise alone is everything I could ever ask for. But so far, this show is much more than that. Let's get into it.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
Story? 8/10
Meow Ears Up, begins with the introduction of Dermdem (Gap), a dejected artist who lives alone. Orphaned at a young age, he welcomes solitude much more than happiness. But when he brings home a stray cat one night, and that stray cat turns into a man, silence and sorrow no longer exist. In fact, it is because of this cat-man named Meow (James) and his playful tendencies, that the dark clouds hovering above Dermdem's head dissipate.
Apart from their budding affection for one another, we also get to see something develop between Meow's brother Faiyen (Bright)--who is also a cat-man-- and Evan (Bodo), a professor?? teacher's assistant? as they bond over basketball and learning English. Now we have two love stories to follow (three, if you include the mouse-girl, but I'm not really following that progression) that are quickly filling with good memories.
Acting/Cast? 8.5/10
So, the good actors are everybody except for Bodo (and sometimes Gap). Ugh! I hate writing this, because every character has filled my heart with so much warmth that I can't imagine doing them dirty, but man... Bodo cannot act. At all. To the point that I get second hand embarrassment, because Bright is so much better during their scenes. But!! It's his first job, and he's as sweet as can be, so I'll let it slide.
Everyone else is doing a terrific job, though! This series is made more enjoyable by the lighthearted atmosphere these actors are able to emulate with their characters. Well done. :)
Music? 6/10
Have y'all heard that title track?
Rewatch Value? 9/10
AS IT STANDS FROM EPISODE 6... I most definitely will watch this show again. It might even become a comfort show for me. HOWEVER, anything can happen in two episodes.. so I'll keep y'all posted.
Overall? 8.5/10
So far, this show has been enjoyable and wholesome. Genuinely good for my soul. It's not too serious, and the characters actually have their own personalities and goals. I hope to keep memories of this one for a long time! :)
Also, slight spoilers along the way. Read with caution!
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If you told me a month and a half ago that I would fall in love with a show about a cat-man living with a real man and their life together introduces them to feelings unknown... I would've believed you. Easily. Because that premise alone is everything I could ever ask for. But so far, this show is much more than that. Let's get into it.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
Story? 8/10
Meow Ears Up, begins with the introduction of Dermdem (Gap), a dejected artist who lives alone. Orphaned at a young age, he welcomes solitude much more than happiness. But when he brings home a stray cat one night, and that stray cat turns into a man, silence and sorrow no longer exist. In fact, it is because of this cat-man named Meow (James) and his playful tendencies, that the dark clouds hovering above Dermdem's head dissipate.
Apart from their budding affection for one another, we also get to see something develop between Meow's brother Faiyen (Bright)--who is also a cat-man-- and Evan (Bodo), a professor?? teacher's assistant? as they bond over basketball and learning English. Now we have two love stories to follow (three, if you include the mouse-girl, but I'm not really following that progression) that are quickly filling with good memories.
Acting/Cast? 8.5/10
So, the good actors are everybody except for Bodo (and sometimes Gap). Ugh! I hate writing this, because every character has filled my heart with so much warmth that I can't imagine doing them dirty, but man... Bodo cannot act. At all. To the point that I get second hand embarrassment, because Bright is so much better during their scenes. But!! It's his first job, and he's as sweet as can be, so I'll let it slide.
Everyone else is doing a terrific job, though! This series is made more enjoyable by the lighthearted atmosphere these actors are able to emulate with their characters. Well done. :)
Music? 6/10
Have y'all heard that title track?
Rewatch Value? 9/10
AS IT STANDS FROM EPISODE 6... I most definitely will watch this show again. It might even become a comfort show for me. HOWEVER, anything can happen in two episodes.. so I'll keep y'all posted.
Overall? 8.5/10
So far, this show has been enjoyable and wholesome. Genuinely good for my soul. It's not too serious, and the characters actually have their own personalities and goals. I hope to keep memories of this one for a long time! :)
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