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KimchiByTheSea
Humans are the scariest of all...
Disclaimer: I have not read the webtoon so this is an unbiased review of the drama as a standalone piece. Also, TW's for excessive blood and gore.
This is definitely an apocalyptic go-to, and one that integrates monsters and some deep questions very well. We start in a seemingly normal-ish (heavy on the ish) apartment complex with an introduction to all the central characters. It's a relatively easy drama to follow as the group we get to know is small and each introduction is integral to the story. At only ten episodes, every minute counted here. The acting is incredibly on point, and I really believe that is what brought the story to life.
The CGI in SH leaves much to be desired, many of the monsters coming off as almost laughable, but everything else was spot on. The OST was perfect for this and is definitely one I will be coming back to. My biggest complaint would be the length of this, as we don't get to explore the various backgrounds, and we only got to skim the surface of motivations for each character. The episode count sadly limited how in depth the plotline was, and I wish we had dived deeper into the story that was Sweet Home. However, each person was interesting and played an important part in SH. I don't think there was an actor who fell behind or let someone else outshine them, and that doesn't happen to often. Although there were ghost ships, there is no prominent romance here, which is a relief because there's enough going on everywhere else. It would have only detracted from the story time. Also, shout out to all the badass women characters in here. They really held their own and I appreciated everything they contributed to the story. In its essence SH puts forth many questions about what makes us human, our deepest desires, and what would kill our humanity. It was executed well and never posed a dull moment.
All in all, a phenomenal drama in an us versus them scenario that questions if we're our own monsters in the making. I would recommend if you're looking for something more serious but weirdly wholesome. I'm already hoping and ready for a season two.
This is definitely an apocalyptic go-to, and one that integrates monsters and some deep questions very well. We start in a seemingly normal-ish (heavy on the ish) apartment complex with an introduction to all the central characters. It's a relatively easy drama to follow as the group we get to know is small and each introduction is integral to the story. At only ten episodes, every minute counted here. The acting is incredibly on point, and I really believe that is what brought the story to life.
The CGI in SH leaves much to be desired, many of the monsters coming off as almost laughable, but everything else was spot on. The OST was perfect for this and is definitely one I will be coming back to. My biggest complaint would be the length of this, as we don't get to explore the various backgrounds, and we only got to skim the surface of motivations for each character. The episode count sadly limited how in depth the plotline was, and I wish we had dived deeper into the story that was Sweet Home. However, each person was interesting and played an important part in SH. I don't think there was an actor who fell behind or let someone else outshine them, and that doesn't happen to often. Although there were ghost ships, there is no prominent romance here, which is a relief because there's enough going on everywhere else. It would have only detracted from the story time. Also, shout out to all the badass women characters in here. They really held their own and I appreciated everything they contributed to the story. In its essence SH puts forth many questions about what makes us human, our deepest desires, and what would kill our humanity. It was executed well and never posed a dull moment.
All in all, a phenomenal drama in an us versus them scenario that questions if we're our own monsters in the making. I would recommend if you're looking for something more serious but weirdly wholesome. I'm already hoping and ready for a season two.
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