Yaretakamo Iinkai

The show is about a 3 people committee that gives you closure on what could (or couldn't) have been. Focusing on the slight romantic encounters that circle our mind even 10-15 years later. The regrets, what ifs that we carry all our lives and live in the darkest corners of our hearts gets a safe place to be heard and concluded.

The situation in each episode is unique yet very relatable. None of it sounds too far from reality.

The thinking out loud during the process of decision making makes you feel like you are talking to all the overthinking voices in your head and have a 3rd person view to everything they unfold!

While the verdict is all but speculation of 3 individuals, the delivery of the verdict and the parting words after it are what seals the deal. The kind, warm words relieve the pressure from closure and encourages you to cherish the uncertainty and the fate you came across. Regardless of the verdict, it allows you to move on.

The 3 judges are well chosen, age group, profession and gender-wise, maximizing the coverage of all possible scenarios! The only drawback was, after 2-3 episodes, you get the pattern of the votes and are able to guess which judge will vote what. It kind of takes the fun away.

The winning points are: Unique concept, relatability, episode length, inclusivity, how close it is to reality, emotional takeaway from the series.

Losing points are: predictability, what more could have been achieved with this idea.