Review of K

Hype is a funny thing - it can either draw attention to a good show that would otherwise not receive any, or it can build anticipation for a show that otherwise would not deserve it. Unfortunately, K falls largely into the latter. It is not bad, but it certainly did not live up to expectations. The central conflict is so poorly defined that it is difficult to determine what the different factions stand to gain by winning, or why they are even fighting in the first place. This may be one of those things that is better explained in the manga or the upcoming secondseason, but if that is the case then the first season of K looks even weaker as a result; a story that is intentionally vague because it is assumed that the audience is either familiar with the source material or is willing to stay for a second season does nothing but diminish any merit it has. While entertaining, K feels far too incomplete to warrant a second viewing and raises doubts as to the necessity of watching another season.