Don't get me wrong, this is an awesome series. From the first episode you can note the well characterized characters, incredible production and direction by MadHouse, the good tone and a story that can be interesting for casual viewers and for smarter people. The constant fight between Kira and L was the point where the series harnessed its potential, you know, THE SERIES STAYED ALIVE BECAUSE OF IT and it was damn awesome, you were always thinking what Kira would do next and what would L do to catch him, it was unpredictable in a good way and fascinating.
This was until episode 25 unfortunately, and everything just goes down. Without L, Light feels so distant from the viewer making the next events monotonous and boring to watch,he suddenly starts acting like an impulsive idiot that betrayes his previous character, and about Near, it seems like a plot device being just there for finishing what L started. There's no personality or characterization in him, so it's a nonsense. And then we get to the final episode, Light seems he's going to win but you know what? Let's make an stupid and forced situation where Mikami has the stupid idea to leave the note in a place like the bank. Are you serious? After we saw Light's elaborated plan to hide it in the first episodes, Why didn't he tell him to do that? What I hate from this is that they tell you that Mikami is a very intelligent and metodic guy, but he acts like a fool making decisions without Light's orders. Forced, convenient, inconsistent and rushed.
Death Note starts as an incredible and smart show, then they took the smart part and got rid of it. On it's defense, I have to say that the second half isn't too long to ruin the series, so it goes from being a masterpiece to just a very good show.
8/10
This was until episode 25 unfortunately, and everything just goes down. Without L, Light feels so distant from the viewer making the next events monotonous and boring to watch,he suddenly starts acting like an impulsive idiot that betrayes his previous character, and about Near, it seems like a plot device being just there for finishing what L started. There's no personality or characterization in him, so it's a nonsense. And then we get to the final episode, Light seems he's going to win but you know what? Let's make an stupid and forced situation where Mikami has the stupid idea to leave the note in a place like the bank. Are you serious? After we saw Light's elaborated plan to hide it in the first episodes, Why didn't he tell him to do that? What I hate from this is that they tell you that Mikami is a very intelligent and metodic guy, but he acts like a fool making decisions without Light's orders. Forced, convenient, inconsistent and rushed.
Death Note starts as an incredible and smart show, then they took the smart part and got rid of it. On it's defense, I have to say that the second half isn't too long to ruin the series, so it goes from being a masterpiece to just a very good show.
8/10