Morgan Davies

One Piece (Season 1, Netflix) - 3/5

This show is a mixed bag in every regard. Sometimes the acting is great, sometimes it’s weak. Some of the episodes are faithful to the source material, some deviate wildly. Some of the setups have great payoffs, some are bungled. Some of the departures from the source material fix plot holes, some create new problems. Because its trying to adapt an enormous amount of source material it often feels rushed, but at the end of the day it’s refreshing to see an adaptation that doesn’t shy away from some of the more outlandish aspects of the source material.

Closest comparison: It’s like Firefly (Season 1) by way of Fullmetal Alchemist (2017).

Setting: Adventure
Plot: Adventure
Tone: Adventure