Review of Migi & Dali

Migi and Dali is a textbook example of subverting viewer expectations. Be prepared for a roller coaster of laughs, suspense, surprise, and the sentimental. I will avoid getting into the plot as it is something better to be experienced, but whatever expectations you have from even the third episode onward will be flipped upside down in the end. The writers clearly knew what they were doing, and this is shown in everything from the writing to the execution. First, the comedic timing in the show is perfect and leads to unexpected bursts of laughter. You may think it is a show where seeming gagswill become old, but there is always something new around the corner. I found myself laughing out loud during almost every episode because of some purposefully obscure dialogue, character action, or situation. And this was often at 5:00 AM when I was still half asleep.

Second, the plot changes throughout the series in unexpected ways. Sometimes, things go exactly as you would expect them. Other times, there is a complete 180 twist. Even other times, there is something that seems like an insignificant gag, but it is something that develops over multiple episodes and contributes to the development of the characters. This constant cleverness and inconsistency made some of the seemingly cliche moments or plot points still make me question if that is "really" what would happen. I would compare the writing to that of a mystery horror film; you never know if the killer will be the most obvious choice or if the director is playing with your head.

This is a show that I am surprised did not get more traction. I highly would recommend to anyone wanting to create a show that rivals some of the predictable entertainment out there. It has a little bit of everything for everyone.