Tragedies are born out of accidents and mistakes.

漫长的季节

 "THE LONG SEASON" - {EXCEPTIONAL}  

I wasn't expecting I'd be wallowing in despair that much at the end of this drama. Of course, it was going to be sad : it's about a murder case. But it's not just about an investigation. It's about lives and dreams, broken and stepped-on in different ways. Deep traumas that life forced upon you. Missed chances that were just right there, at arm's length. It can do nothing but leave a bitter hole in your heart.

Actually, I don't have much to say about it. And I can't say anyway, because spoiling it would be too bad. This will probably be my shortest review.

The acting is spectacular. The writing is excellent. The OST is fitting. Every character is deeply flawed, human. With good and bad sides, right and wrong deeds. The story is... what it is. It's pathetic and tragic. The occasional gentle comedy is just there to make you remember even more how heartbreaking reality truly is. It's slow and it really does feel like The Long Season. When it's over, you can't do much but accept and look ahead.

It's a difficult experience. Not perfect. Nonetheless, extremely high quality. Whether you can gather positive lessons from this story, is up to you. 

 

 {9/10}