‘Fishbowl Wives’: 5 things you need to know about the Netflix series
People envy those who appear to have it all, yet there are always darker truths concealed underneath a glittering facade. ‘Fishbowl Wives’, a Netflix original series, will be released globally. The series is based on the Kurosawa R manga 'Kingyo Tsuma,' while the international version is called ‘Fishbowl Wives’. Urban problems like domestic violence and infidelity will be addressed in the series.
The lead characters might be adulterous but is their passion for each other a betrayal or fated love? The series is about an extramarital love affair that is forbidden. But, before we go into further specifics about this new series, you might want to check out similar Korean love stories like 'Made for each other', 'Lovestruck in the City' and 'Mine'.
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When does ‘Fishbowl Wives’ release and where can you watch it?
The Netflix release date for ‘Fishbowl Wives’ Season 1 in the USA and UK is Monday, February 14th. Viewers may subscribe to Netflix directly through Apple's App Store or Google Play. You can also view it by joining up for a free trial of the site. Aside from that, users may choose from a variety of subscription options offered by the streaming giant.
What is ‘Fishbowl Wives’ all about?
According to Netflix's logline, Sakura Hiraga (Ryoko Shinohara) lives on the top floor of a high-rise condo building overlooking a typical metropolitan neighbourhood. She has given up on her career ambitions after an accident and marries a beauty shop owner. Her life now as a housewife has a glitzy shine that anybody would lust for. Nonetheless, she is lonely and trapped in a loveless, abusive marriage. She had once adored her spouse, but he only responded with nasty words and violent abuse. Sakura, unable to leave her marital home, quickly begins to liken her existence to a goldfish in a bowl. One day, this connection leads her to a goldfish pet store and a chance encounter with a man. Sakura is unable to keep back the sentiments she has kept deep inside when he embraces her for who she is, and she crosses a line. Is this a one-night stand? Or is it a matter of fated love?
Who stars on ‘Fishbowl Wives’?
Ryoko Shinohara
Ryoko Shinohara is a singer and actress from Japan. She will play Sakura Hiraga in this series. Her "long reign as a TV drama queen" was lauded by the Japan Times. Her role as detective Yukihira Natsumi in the drama series 'Unfair' is Shinohara's most well-known role.
Takanori Iwata
Takanori Iwata plays Toyota Haruto, the manager of a small goldfish store where the actress meets him while looking for a new pet. Takanori Iwata is a dancer and actor from Japan. He was also part of the Japanese pop band scene as a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers and Exile.
Who are the showrunners?
The script was written by Fumi Tsubota, Tomomi Matoba, and Miyako Koshikawa and directed by Michiko Namiki, Fuji Television's Hiroaki Matsuyama, and Aya Narakino. Naomi Sato and Tadashi Makino of Fuji Television, as well as Toshiyuki Nakano, Kiyomi Asano of Fuji Television, and FCC's Kazuhiro Kobayashi, are executive producers.
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