Great Pretender - Season 1

Yes, the Japanese Ocean’s Eleven has a lot of style, and there is no question about that. I have to say this was a very satisfying and enjoyable show. The characters were, in my opinion, both very endearing and well-drawn, and I could easily empathize with their motivations even when not based on their pasts. I also liked Edamura. I liked his inner moral dilemmas, choosing between what is right and perhaps what is more right, and I could relate to him quite well most of the time. I did not start to find Cynthia interesting until I really got to know her, although I certainly do not understand the criticisms that she is an irritating character. On the one hand, Abigail is a little bit crazy, and on the other hand, I like her personality which is closed and complicated. I also liked Laurent who is a charismatic, likable guy, and his backstory was probably my favorite. I really enjoyed the whole show and I did not find a single story-arc boring (Los Angeles Connection 9/10, Singapore Sky 7/10, Snow of London 8/10, Wizard of Far East 8/10), they were all decently paced, with good ideas and twists. The animation and soundtrack (who does not like Freddie?) were excellent. I am a happy boy. 8/10. (17.11.2023)