WHAT IS IT?
Yet another private detective/benriya type show in the vein of River's Edge and Mahoro Ekimae Bangaichi which Eita also starred in.
IS IT GOOD?
Nope. Tonally, Hello Harinezumi just feels very muted and flat. The above mentioned shows had a certain edgy feel to them (pardon the pun) while Hello Harinezumi feels like your afternoon generic cop show like Hancho. The chemistry just isn't there and I don't really see a purpose to Morita Go's character.
IT CAN'T BE ALL BAD, RIGHT?
I rather enjoyed the two action scenes at the end of episode 3. It was pretty well choreographed with plenty of MMA moves and told the story within the fights very well. There was also plenty of blood and bruising which is a step up from so many boring jdorama fights.
I also liked that it set up the big baddies for the Harinezumi to take down.
SO ARE YOU GOING TO CONTINUE WATCHING?
Nope. Episode 4 is a horror story and the tone and lack of chemistry just kills any interest from me. I just feel like River's Edge and Mahoro Ekimae are so much better and I've got better things to do with my time.
BUT FUKADA KYOKO IS IN THIS SHOW!
I can't stand her but she's in it with all her wide eyed stupid look glory, if that's your thing. Meh.