Picture it: a perfect world without crime, without sin. A utopia of goodness and justice. A world you have the chance to create. It's easy. Just grab your pen... and kill someone.
Death Note. I must say, I'm intrigued. A notebook that kills whomever's name you write within. A teen with a vision of justice. A death god with nothing better to do. A mysterious detective with a sharp mind. So far, this show looks pretty damn cool.
The music of the first two episodes is dark and ominous, and it fits the premise very well. The animation is top notch, with some very well done scenes that seem to have a 3D touch to them. I'm looking forward to more.
And indeed, what about this premise. If one had control over who lived and died, how would one use it? To "cleanse" the world of evil-doers and miscreants, is an equally evil mind required? If so, can one acknowledge his own evil as necessary as a means to an end? And where is the line drawn?
Or is it all a farce. Can it be said that one who is capable and willing to undertake such actions is simply as wrong as those he marks for death? Where does the justice lie?
Well, hopefully the point is moot. Unless you know of any crazy death gods who have misplaced their notebooks of death, I think all we have to worry about are guns and bombs and crazy people with... well, maybe the point isn't quite as moot as I had hoped.
wait, so if I use the book I can't get into hell? Where's the fun in that. Hell's like the local bar. after a long life you go there to meet up with old firends and have a drink.
All time dedicated to this or any other show should be dedicated to Heroes. 5 episodes does not satisfy my need to watch. I want a 24/7 channel of constant new material.
I prefer when discriminate but morally suspect justice is meted out by awesome Irish brothers with a good sense of dramatic flair.