This season defied all kinds of initial expectations, for better and for worse.

I’m not entirely sure how you review 148 episodes in 1000 words or less, but here goes nothing…

Spoiler-free review below the jump. Actually, think of it more like a sales pitch. And yes, I know it’s a long series. Doesn’t matter. Totally worth the binge-watch.
Alas, dear readers, we’ve come to the end of the week! Dry those tears, though, because I’m capping off the Seven Days of Summer with an absolute monster of a series, perfect for all you hardcore marathon watchers out there. And, as with Rose of Versailles, I’m encouraging you to watch this one with me, as I’m “only” 60 episodes in and rushing to catch up.
And so, ladies and gents, I leave you with the sprawling tale of…
