Both insightful and enjoyable, Undone follows the troubled protagonist Alma as she seeks to confront and resolve family trauma while being perceived as mentally unstable by those around her.
The best part about the show is the story's ability to be viewed from two entirely different perspectives. Perhaps Alma is really schizophrenic and her visions and abilities are an invention of her imagination, arising out of her past memories, present experiences and subconscious inclinations. Or it can just as well be believed that Alma can truly time travel and alter the past to heal wounds and shape the future. In either case, the shared poignant message remains that it is important to grow and move past loss, to cultivate relationships with one's near and dear, and to be willing to seek help when necessary. Additionally, the depiction of "crazy" being respected shamans and elders in ancient times is quite thought-provoking.
Undone also deserves praise for its flawed characters which are very realistic. The voice acting is compelling with the natural integration of different languages into the narrative being a bonus. Lastly, the visual and sound effects are excellent, facets especially important considering the large number of portals and rapid scene transitions.
I have two major criticisms of the show thus far, both of which are entirely subjective. First, Season 2 feels too much of a family drama that is focussed on one singular event even if it did have many cascading effects. I also found it a little underwhelming in comparison to Season 1 as the potential connections to mental illness are largely absent until the very end. Second, while the art is gorgeous, the aesthetics achieved by the rotoscoping animation simply do not agree with me. I have read that many people love the style and/or feel it was a great choice for the story but I found myself often disconcerted and taken out of the scene by the visual presentation and character motion.
In conclusion, Undone is a perfect show for those who like trippy adventures with emotional moments and subtle humour. It remains to be seen if further seasons will be made but the two seasons to date make for a very rewarding and entertaining watch.
The best part about the show is the story's ability to be viewed from two entirely different perspectives. Perhaps Alma is really schizophrenic and her visions and abilities are an invention of her imagination, arising out of her past memories, present experiences and subconscious inclinations. Or it can just as well be believed that Alma can truly time travel and alter the past to heal wounds and shape the future. In either case, the shared poignant message remains that it is important to grow and move past loss, to cultivate relationships with one's near and dear, and to be willing to seek help when necessary. Additionally, the depiction of "crazy" being respected shamans and elders in ancient times is quite thought-provoking.
Undone also deserves praise for its flawed characters which are very realistic. The voice acting is compelling with the natural integration of different languages into the narrative being a bonus. Lastly, the visual and sound effects are excellent, facets especially important considering the large number of portals and rapid scene transitions.
I have two major criticisms of the show thus far, both of which are entirely subjective. First, Season 2 feels too much of a family drama that is focussed on one singular event even if it did have many cascading effects. I also found it a little underwhelming in comparison to Season 1 as the potential connections to mental illness are largely absent until the very end. Second, while the art is gorgeous, the aesthetics achieved by the rotoscoping animation simply do not agree with me. I have read that many people love the style and/or feel it was a great choice for the story but I found myself often disconcerted and taken out of the scene by the visual presentation and character motion.
In conclusion, Undone is a perfect show for those who like trippy adventures with emotional moments and subtle humour. It remains to be seen if further seasons will be made but the two seasons to date make for a very rewarding and entertaining watch.