This impressive combination of talent elevatedMoonriseto must-watch status before a single frame was seen.
This global AI connection, trusted wholeheartedly by humanity and followed without question, meticulously oversees global politics.
However, his mission turns unexpectedly when he discovers that a childhood friend is fighting on the opposing side.
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Towering CG space freighters boast intricate architectural designs meticulously crafted from stern to bow.
Another small but not insignificant quality that makesMoonrisestand out: Arakawas comfy character designs.
Much of this stems from the shows peculiar storytelling approach.
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The show obscures character dynamics, making it difficult to pin down where alliances genuinely lie.
The only glimpse of meaningful characterization forMoonrises supporting cast lies in its ending themeironically bypassed by Netflixs autoplay.
Ultimately,Moonrisecrashes and burns, weaving loose plot threads, themes, and action into a cohesive conclusion.
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Its finale largely avoids the political intricacies it initially set up.
The result is a lackluster and unsatisfying payoff to the promising groundwork of its first half.
All 18 episodes ofMoonriseare streaming on Netflix.
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