After being completely blown away by the original series (10/10) mostly due to the amazing character development - despite its predictability, i loved it.
Then i completed Refrain.
Completely different ball park
It was EVERYTHING and more that i wanted it to be.
The best phrase to describe this masterful sequel would be "Edge of my seat", and it does this seamlessly, not through cheap action scenes. Instead, throughout these 13 episodes, doors are constantly being nudged, you lean forward - hoping to find out more, but it wasn't even a door in the first place. I guess what i'm trying to get at here is the utterly different frame of mind that the show induces so differently to the original, it completely overwhelmed me...
THIS THING HAS MORE TWISTS AND TURNS THAN THE BIGGEST (Emotional) ROLLOCOASTER IN THE WORLD.
and if you've completed Little Busters (original), you would be a FOOL not to look into refrain, i can't put it into words well at the moment but EVERYTHING becomes truly explained, you have no idea what's in store for you...
Yet i do :-)
And i can honestly say that it is the most outstanding series of TV I've ever seen. When it comes to media, i'm not a cry-er - it just doesn't happen, yet this show pushed me to the limit, that's how immersive it is. But no, it's far from one dimensional, after all, i didn't tell you what emotions i felt so strongly.
It may seem like a Cliche, but those cliffhangers and the revelations in the show will make you want to watch through it all as soon as possible. If you do decide to go binge watching though, i advise you check the floor for a safe landing zone: as you'll be on the edge of your seat!
-----
10's across all boards, though the original series was 90% character based, now you have a wonderful STORY to cherish! ^.^
