| This one's certainly a weird one. A dark look into the mind and fears of Yasuyuki Ueda, Lain can be described as nothing short of a technological fever dream. Part speculative sci-fi, part deep introspective drama, part surrealist supernatural mystery, all the story of a little girl with mental health struggles, the people in her life, and the technology she has to traverse as a member of the new generation. Be warned, this show does not have a happy ending, and it is not for the faint of heart. Expect strong and visceral imagery of depression, schizophrenia, suicide, abuse, and other themes as you dive headfirst into this nebulous, unintuitive, and surreal narrative. Mindfuck is a bit of an understatement, but if you want a real trip to play with your emotions and leave you an empty husk, check out the PlayStation game of the same name. Doing more with 13 episodes than most could hope to do with 1300, the Lain rabbit hole is one that changes you, and could for the worse if you aren't in the best headspace. But, if you think you're up for it, it'll keep you hooked and coming back over and over. Even if just to try and figure out what the hell just happened. 9/10  |
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