Reviewer Rating: 4.5/5.0
4.5
It’s like the creative team behind “Sunny” using a question as the title of an episode. God knows this series is just one issue after another.
While the endless inquiries are annoying, they’re also one of the series’ biggest draws.
Many science fiction shows worry about losing viewers if they don’t hammer in exposition. That’s certainly not the case with Sunny.
The show wisely utilizes so many secrets because now that we’re nearing the end, all other shoes have dropped.
It’s been a wild, wacky adventure, but the ride is coming to an end. As a parting gift, Sonny finally answered some big questions.
They’re doing it with all the camp and comedy the A24 series has to offer.
‘It’s Always Sunny’ balances comedy, drama, and action thriller with just the right amount of camp
If there’s one thing Apple TV+ can boast of, it’s creating a reputation for high-quality television programming.
From shows like “Land of Women” to “Lady in the Lake,” the streamer crafts shows filled with hilarious comedy and intense drama.
“Sonny” is a perfect example of what can happen when you combine great writing, spectacular set design and stunning performances.
The show balances comedy, drama, and thrilling action, and provides just enough camp to prevent the pace from slowing down or the story from becoming too serious.
Arguably, there’s nothing quite like “Sonny” on television—well, that is, nothing on American television. As we can clearly see, Japanese broadcasting is a different story.
At the center of this wonderful show is Masa (Hidetoshi Nishijima), a tech genius who builds a different kind of Home Bot, and now we know why.
Sunny didn’t ask to be created, she’s now dealing with her creator’s sins
From the beginning of Sunny, little was known about Masa other than that he worked on refrigerators.
As the series progresses, the writers reveal the roboticist’s past in ways that Suzy now understands.
Putting the audience into the protagonist’s perspective is nothing new, but it’s still a great storytelling tool that can make the audience feel more involved in the story.
And it’s hard not to be completely invested in a show like It’s Always Sunny , where every five minutes another question pops up.
However, Sunny’s purpose is finally revealed, and it’s more heartbreaking than I imagined. He created this robot to combat loneliness.
This is frustrating on another level. But that’s just one answer, there are many more.
We still don’t know if Masa and Zen are still alive. Even though the show is nearing its end, we still don’t know what Hime and Masa’s relationship is.
That said, it’s nice that we finally get to see Sonny’s (Joanna Sotomura) origin story. That poor little robot wasn’t asked to be made and now must face the sins of her creator.
Sonny’s violent nature is a by-product of a job well done
The first clue that Sonny is different from the other robots is when we realize that the series is stingy with its depiction of the other robots.
This is an odd choice considering their ubiquity.
We also discovered that something called a “dark manual” would allow users to override the standard protocols programmed into the robot.
Unfortunately, some owners use it to form adult relationships with their robots. Thankfully, the show establishes this premise and develops it quickly.
Considering the gang’s interest in Sunny, it’s likely they want the Dark Manual to take control and have the Home Bots fight, whether for sport or assassination.
If I gathered all the information correctly, this means that the humanity Masa programmed into Sunny allowed her to naturally transcend her protocol.
I said before in another review that if Sunny was built for Suzie, Masa would make sure the robot could protect his wife. I was only half right.
Sonny’s violent nature is a byproduct of a job well done.
Seriously, I think Sunny was created to help Suzie (Rashida Jones) cope with loneliness, and in that respect, Home Bot is Masa’s love letter to his wife.
There’s only one episode left of “It’s Always Sunny,” and there are still a lot of questions to be answered
Oh, Suzy. Poor, drunk, angry Suzy probably hasn’t showered in days. The poor woman couldn’t catch a break.
It’s bad enough that her husband and son are said to be dead, but every episode proves that her happy home life was a lie.
I’m going to fix this now. I think Masa indirectly used Suzie as part of his “lonely robot” experiment. He can imitate her in a simulation.
On top of that, her mother-in-law apparently can’t stand her and would rather hang out in jail than repair their broken relationship.
Now, the unique robot her husband left her will wipe her hard drive and forget who she is.
What happens in the real world as Sunny embarks on her little spiritual journey? Or will it be like a dream that feels longer but only lasts a few seconds?
See what I mean about the issues on top of the issues with this Apple TV+ series?
We’re not done yet, because what follows is the final minutes of Sunny Season 1 Episode 8.
We see the little boy for a second, and then he’s gone, leaving Sonny standing there.
Is that true? Did Sunny have a hallucination after killing that guy to save Suzie?
There’s only one episode left in the first season of “It’s Always Sunny,” but there are still a lot of questions.
There’s a lot going on in the finale, but if there’s one thing fans can count on, it’s that the season will end with an over-the-top, comedic, and possibly even bloody finale.
I will be on the edge of my seat watching the entire epic finale.
Do you think Masa and Zen are still alive?
What do you think Sunny will look like after wiping herself?
Let us know in the comments below, and join me again as I review the next episode of It’s Always Sunny!
