Amazing performances

Amazing show. Standout performances from all of the actors, but JYB was in a league of her own. She was the drawing card for me and did not disappoint. She is such a joy to watch on screen. As others have noted, her acting in the last two episodes was just phenomenal. I thought KH and AHS did a great job too, and managed to hold their own across from JYB. That scene between JYB and KH in the last episode still gives me goosebumps.

Some people have complained that AHS did not play his two roles distinctly enough. I recently watched an interview where he said it was a deliberate decision to play them the same as they are essentially the same person. I think this was the right choice for this show and made the storyline easier to understand (even if it took away some of the big reveal).

I am very surprised by the vitriol in the reviews and comments. It makes me wonder if we watched the same show? The major complaints seem to be that this remake does not live up to the original and the storyline was confusing. It is fine to prefer the original, but as a standalone piece this show was objectively good. If anything, the comparison should elevate the original. It is unfair to denigrate this show just because it is not a carbon copy of the original.

In relation to the storyline, this is a show where every detail matters. As someone else said, you need to pay attention to every scene. The storyline, especially the time travel logic, is intricate but is well planned out. If you pay attention, the pieces come together in a very satisfying manner. It is the type of show that gets better with a second (or third or fourth) rewatch as you pick up on details that you missed the first time. To me, the beauty of this show is that it is intelligent without being convoluted. Props to the entire production team for pulling it off.

I hope people can watch this show and form their own opinion. Fans of the original should be able to appreciate the respect and care they showed the original work. First time viewers who have the patience will be rewarded with a beautiful story that is excellently executed. Like others, I wish there was more of an epilogue, but how it ended was kind of perfect too.

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