Soundtrack Review

I am always skeptical when the episodes in a show run longer than 40 minutes. I end up wondering, does the show’s quality justify the hour long screen time? Is the story strong enough to compel me, as a viewer, to stick to the screen right till the end? For this show, Yes and No. I am in awe of the flamboyant production. The drama is extravagant but does not keep you on the edge of your seat.

Targeted to musical drama enthusiasts, ‘Soundtrack’ has an interesting way to tell the intertwined story of many characters that the show pursues. As the story progresses, every major emotional milestone in the lives of the characters is marked by them lip syncing to a relevant and popular American music track. The characters, their emotions and their musicals are unapologetically profuse, almost always. If your appetite finds it too much, I recommend refraining.

One problem I have is I can watch a 55-minute-long episode and still end up with little story development. But that doesn’t falsify the fact there are some interesting turns in the plot. Despite all, there’s music, there’s drama, and there are such likeable characters. The show’s unique format is its selling point and will keep you entertained.