“Terrace House”: The Kinder, Gentler Japanese Alternative to Reality TV
"Terrace House" improves on the standard reality TV format by affording its cast privacy, freedom, and respect.

Kamal and Aivy willingly marry even though they are not in love. They promise to fall in love after marriage. However, Kamal fails to keep his promise because he is still unable to forget Suraya, his ex-lover who left long ago. Aivy has already fallen in love with Kamal and remains patient even though she knows that Kamal has not yet forgotten Suraya. The appearance of Khairy as a third party and an evil scheme orchestrated by Aivy's stepbrother causes Kamal to drive Aivy away when she is already pregnant with his child.
"Terrace House" improves on the standard reality TV format by affording its cast privacy, freedom, and respect.
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to an end, I’d like to urge viewers and filmmakers to take a long and hard look at how rape is portrayed on screen.
The original series is now on Netflix, you should definitely give it a watch. And if you’ve already seen it, watch it again.
Overall, “Dark Fate” is a run-of-the-mill flick. Together, Reyes and Davis have excellent chemistry, but their characters’ story is nothing new, lacking surprise and deep emotion. During the middle points, the film drags considerably, and when the action hits, it feels consistently tight, eliminating the rhythm and fluidity of conflicts.
For viewers who love eating burgers, shakes and fries on the go along with a tasty side of nostalgia.
The story is a moving sentiment of letting go of the past and putting trust and faith into others. Though you come into this world alone, surrounding yourself with others that support you and want to help is the greatest gift life could ever give.