"TV Preview Room" is a series where reporters review TV programs of various genres, from dramas to documentaries, variety shows, and anime, before they are broadcast. This time, we are looking at the final episode of "Shiawase na Kekkon " (TV Asahi, Thursdays at 9:00 PM), which aired on September 11th.
This is an original work by screenwriter Shizuka Oishi , who made waves with last year's NHK Taiga drama " To Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e) ." The lead role is played by Sadao Abe, who plays popular lawyer Harada Kotaro. Takako Matsu Takako, and finds himself at the mercy of his wife and her family. While it is a family drama, it is billed as a "marriage suspense" that questions the love between husband and wife.
In the previous episode, episode 8, the truth behind the incident 15 years ago in which Nerla's ex-fiancé, Nuse Yuto (Reo Tamaoki), died was revealed. Kotaro uncovered the truth for Nerla, but in the process, the Suzuki family fell apart. Nerla blamed Kotaro, saying, "When I met you, everything was ruined. We should never have met," and brought up the idea of divorce.
Looking at the events up to this point, one is tempted to wonder, "Did Nerla really care about Kotaro?" However, in the final episode, the secret and great conflict that Nerla was hiding are revealed. The climax of the story is the action taken by Kotaro, who is touched by Nerla's feelings.
Since the Nuse incident has been resolved, the suspense factor is kept to a minimum. Rather, the final episode had a strong family drama feel, asking questions such as "What is a marriage?" and "What is a family?" Kotaro has always remained single, and at first felt uncomfortable being the "Maso-san" of the Suzuki family. Pay attention to the expression on Kotaro's face in the final scene.
And above all, Abe's portrayal of Kotaro was outstanding. At a press conference before the broadcast, Oishi said enthusiastically, "I want to portray a wonderful Abe, a more handsome and sexy Abe than a Extremely Inappropriate!," and his charm was on full display.
A man meets a woman who is like a femme fatale, marries her, and then gets dumped. The outcome of his choice is a must-see.
