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Silent

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2024

Silent (2022, Japan)

Directors: Hiroki Kazama & Mai Takano

Writer: Miku Ubukata

Mini-review:

In the 10+ years I've been a part of the J-drama fan community, very few shows have taken it by storm like Silent in Fall 2022. There was so much hype and buzz around it that it felt daunting to watch it, so I ended up putting it off time and time again. Now, I regret not starting it back then, cause it really is that good. All the characters and their relationships are beautifully complex, even if I have to admit I didn't always understand/agree with their decisions. Also, I loved that the writer put the focus on healthy communication, pretty much showing that it's the key to everything, no matter what shape it takes. The drama's reflections on society's perception of disabled people are also quite interesting, and most dramas would never dare to talk about this stuff so frankly. On top of that, Haruna Kawaguchi and Ren Meguro give two beautiful, nuanced and unforgettable performances, making the whole thing all the more special. And kudos to the drama's team for actually casting some deaf actors, even if they only play very minor roles. (Yes, that's not much, but it's really rare in Asian dramas, so it's a start). Anyway, I'm really glad this gorgeous show met my crazy-high expectations.

[embracingfiction]

Silent (2022) was a drama so delicately crafted, so full of empathy. And there is no higher praise.

It dove deep into the reality of our society – one that thrives in sound and is uneasy with silence. It dove deep into the lives of people who are unable to join in that culture of sound and the people who choose to love them despite.

It was a quiet drama that spoke volumes. It was a drama about not hearing that taught how to listen.

A thought piece:

[chrismequick]

🎉 FujiTV's fall 2022 drama Silent won 3 Hashida Awards 🎉

- Silent (Hashida Awards drama) - Meguro Ren (Hashida newcomer award, actor role) - Ubukata Miku (Hashida newcomer award, scriptwriter)

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