Vyaiskaya

Scream: the Series, which I will refer to as "Lakewood," offers a beautiful, suspenseful, meaningful play on the horror-thriller genre as characters are given strong development throughout the series, a lore and greater mystery is established, and warm-heartfelt moments are felt, only to be shattered by the recurring life-or-death perils. No place is safe, and no one is free from suspicion, in this complex and masterfully crafted tale of Lakewood.

*Pros* Character development Pacing Story Rich backstory Refreshing take Complex and gripping developments Mask design Spooky lullabye

*Cons* No season 3 Characters die Serial Killing Not for the blood/gore/death-sensitive Could have been marketted simply as Lakewood to reach a fresh audience

Wow, this was bad. The best recommendation about Scream: "revival" was it? Is to forget it ever existed. Unfortunately this, for whatever neglectful reasons, was pushed through in place of the finalé to Lakewood. While that is bad in it's own rights, my eyes simply want their time back after watching what should have never made it beyond a hack-amateur's personal (private rather) youtube video, which is unfortunately more of an offense to youtube videographers everywhere than ... Whatever this is.

Ouroboros: Kono ai koso seigi (Ouroboros: this love is justice) tells the tale of two brothers as they "descend towards hell," unstoppably moving up the ranks in the government and the Yakuza for an ultimate and bitter goal: knowledge of who killed their beloved mother and why, and subsequent revenge. As they probe into dark secrets of the past, the decisions they must make grow harder and with an ever-heavier price tag. How far will they go for justice? Who is behind the mysterious deaths? What dark secrets await them in unravelling the shadows of an intentionally burried, traumatic and haunting past?

*Pros* The show does an excellent job with character development as you feel attached to the pain and conflict of the characters, making their every choice and decision that much heavier. The premise of the show really stands out, and the acting is a perfect fit for the series. This is by far one of, if not, my favourite drama within the Japanese industry. The music and cinematography also capture every moment in a meaningful way. The soundtrack is haunting/brilliant and carries the weight of the show in every note. The acting hits home, if you weren't a previous fan of the cast - you will be after this. *Cons* Admittedly, there are a few points where it could be claimed the shark was jumped. Given the Japanese drama market, this isn't unexpected, and in my opinion this isn't a major detraction, just something to accept for what it is, albeit this comes down to a matter of opinion. It would have been fascinating to see a lead up to the events of the series as a normal detective-yakuza series. There is an interesting opportunity for a prologue series here showing each character's rise and interactions leading up to episode one.