Why You Should Watch Did Someone Happen To Mention Me?

Did Someone Happen To Mention Me? tells the story of Gen Takasegawa, a famous actor who loses his status after a strange side effect from a vaccine makes the world forget who he is. At 66 years old, he has to start his life over from scratch. The series follows his journey from being a homeless stranger to rediscovering the realities of the entertainment industry while working as an extra and a stagehand.

Koji Yakusho delivers an excellent performance, capturing Takasegawa’s transformation from an arrogant star to a man who finds joy in the small things. His emotional growth is especially clear during his interactions with his estranged daughter, Ema. The show does a great job of balancing funny, over the top moments with genuine heart, making it a very easy watch for fans of character driven stories.

While the series is largely successful, it does stumble occasionally. Some plot points feel rushed, particularly the resolution of his relationship with his wife and son, which feels a bit forced compared to his other character arcs. Additionally, the tone can sometimes clash when the comedy gets a little too loud during serious scenes, though it never stops the show from being enjoyable.

Ultimately, the show sticks the landing with a brilliant finale that brings everything together in a theatrical performance. It is a creative, sincere, and fun journey that is well worth your time. You can catch the full eight episode run of Did Someone Happen To Mention Me? right now on Netflix.