There are some good things about new Netflix drama/thriller Delete. The first one is the premise; what happens when people in tricky situations get their hands on a camera that can delete others to the point that they cease to exist?

The second positive about Delete is that it’s generally well-acted. I especially enjoyed watching the actresses in the show do their thing, particularly Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, who plays Orn. The third highlight is the unexpected turns the story takes. The kind that made the show more watchable, particularly since I had thought about quitting at a point or two.

The pacing and editing are what I found most annoying about the series. I felt forced to fast-forward several times because what was happening on-screen in certain scenes felt redundant. For example, I consider the part that shows how Aim and Lilly met a total waste of time, especially since it reveals nothing new.

In fairness, the above scene may have revealed something, but I was so irritated by such a dull, unnecessary scene that I had to fast-forward past the tedium. An additional editing issue is the fact that far too many shots lingered for longer than they needed to. I got the gist at three seconds in – and yet the camera had to point for at least six more seconds? Nonsense!

I’ve considered that maybe my appetite for suspense isn’t what it used to be. Could that be it?

Even with all the above issues, I’d give Delete another chance if season two happens. If everything that irks me about the show is addressed, including the sometimes not-so-great injury makeup. There is also episode eight, a finale that poses more questions than it answers, and the oh-so-chilling final fifteen minutes.

With an additional key cast that includes Ice Natara and Nat Kitcharit; try Delete for yourself if you’re curious. It’s far from perfect, but you may have a lot more patience than I do.

Happy Film Loving

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