Addicting Scifi Mystery
The Silent Sea was incredibly addicting. I watched the entire thing in two sittings, and if it wasn't so late at night when I first started I would have easily watched it all without getting up from my couch. I adore science fiction and I found the overall premise of The Silent Sea very unique to the genre. While some may feel the plot was too slow, I felt 8 episodes was an ideal length of time to develop the story, characters, and the atmosphere on the moon base. The cast was a solid 10/10, with Bae Doona and Gong Yoo delivering fantastic performances in the main roles of Doctor Song and Captain Han.While I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the first episode could be seen as a turnoff for some viewers due to the somewhat less than desirable special effects and some strange and awkward choices in the script/directing. However, I do encourage getting through the first episode as the rest of the show is a really outstanding piece of science fiction. I very much recommend this to anyone who loves a space thriller, or those who enjoyed solving a mystery along with the characters.
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A SciFi beautifully done with enough realistic touch to make it scary believable.
A SciFi beautifully done with enough realistic touch to make it scary believable.The reality is that the world would eventually die if we do nothing to take care of it, in this series, it's the lack of water..
Then enter the SciFi part, searching for solution and finding it on the face of the moon. The creator of the show did a really good job in showcasing human nature's innate sense of self preservation. The day to day challenge of doing what's morally acceptable, all in the name of the greater good..
The only thing lacking with this show is a bit love story, to add a bit heart or warmth to the show. It is a bit too dark, only a bit of hope was shown at the last few minutes of the show.
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Reminds me of the 2013 "Gravity" film
In recent times there were only two space-related dramas that were made. Song Joong Ki's space sweepers film and this. Both of them are memorable and the production is excellent.The story, production, directing, casting, acting (you name it), it's excellent. Absolutely a beautiful story and I WANT MORE!!!! I heard that there were bad reviews for this drama, BUT WHY??!! this is soo daamn good.
The story had me engaged until the very end. This drama kind of reminds me of the 2013 "Gravity" film. Of course, the storyline is different but the quality of the two is quite similar plus the vibe.
Anyway, This is something I recommend 100% to anyone willing to watch.
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The Silent Sea
Mankind landed on moon in 1969.. and still many countries are sending Lunar Missions. One of the main reasons behind these expeditions is the search of Water on Moon.The time is 2075.. water gas dried up on Earth. Humanity is suffering due to lack of water. Humans are divided into classes for Water distribution.
The Different Space Agencies have set up Stations on Moon and Mars to search for water. Here the story starts.
The Balhae Station was established to research Lunar Water. A terrible incident happened and all of the crew were dead.
After 5 years one team was sent there to retrieve the lunar water. They face the same incident. They also came into contact with LUNA, the only survivor of Balhae Incident.
Another team called RX tried to steal the Lunar Water also. Now will the te succesful or they will perish? To know the answer We have to see the drama.
The Performance of the Cast is amazing.. the VFX, the soundtrack is very good. The Natural Scenes of Moon is so beautifully depicted that it doesn't seem to be made artificially. All the episodes are great.
The Ending is an Open ending. They can return for another season to tell us how they will control Lunar Water and How LUNA helps them to do it.
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I came away stunned from just seeing a great script and actors
Usually these 'types' of films are not my cup of tea however, since it was such a great cast I thought it wouldn't hurt to check it out, and I did! thank goodness. WOW what a brilliant script! The whole thing was believable and so many surprises in it. I remember thinking 'how brilliant the writer/s to come up with such a great story. The actors delivered every time and I never moved till it finished. I found myself with my jaw dropped and shocked that it was a really well done film all round.Was this review helpful to you?
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LUNA
Story:This is as original as it gets, and relate that to one of earth's top 10 foreseen problem in the coming future.
never been thrilled in doubting when taking water ever again after this mini series. It covers humanity dark side after exhausting the earth natural resources. 60% is made of water, Does everyone if it even LUNA exist today? you have a lot of questions after the series and the story just focused on the one thing and keeps the audience in their seats while focusing on one plot. no other side stories, a sign of a very good movie.
Acting/Cast
Power House Cast
Music
Fits with the lunar effect of the scenes
Re-watch
It is very useful as a use case, we know this is a fiction however some fictional scripts came through over the years
example is FLU movie, the script was around 2004, however the world experienced flu like scenario after 16 years
Overall
One of the few very good story, script release in the past few years.
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Amazing sci-fi series
I started watching this series because it kept appearing on the Netflix home; partly out of curiosity and partly because I didn't have other series to see, I started the first episode... I couldn't get away from the screen.I really like both series and movies that deal with space, science fiction, mysteries, but no one has ever taken me so much. The story is very well written, I don't think I can find places where the story falls or becomes boring. The twists are very interesting and the characters are amazing, especially Han, one of the protagonists.
I find that the result is nothing short of exceptional, I really wish there was a sequel to find some characters but the story is over and also with a satisfying ending.
Highly recommended for all those passionate about the genre and who want to see something engaging.
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this would've been much better as a movie
tbh this would've been much better as a movieI heard that this was supposedly a movie but Netflix or idk who insisted it is made as a series instead. nevertheless, it has amazing casting, acting, and cinematography, bae doona + gong yoo (never thought I'd need these two in one screen) the CGI is pretty good, not amazing but also not terrible.
also, why does lee Joon always have to be a villain *sighs* but I agree he's perfect for the role + luna is so pretty and cute!!!
overall, for a Netflix kdrama show, this was pretty good, it has slow pacing but is not boring. So, if you are a Sci-fi lover and if you're okay w/slow burn dramas. then I'd say watch this show.
At the end of the day, it'll all comes down to personal preference whether you'll like it or not. and for me, I actually like it, not my favorite but I like it bcs it's so different from the other kdramas which is enough for me to get my interest to watch it.
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really different
so, it's been a while since I've watched this drama but as far as i remember it was good but slow and left some gaps.i had so many questions that weren't answered and at the end they left us with an open ending for a season 2, or only for our imagination lol ?
btw, i cried with some deaths and got apprehensive at some scenes cause the acting was on point! can't deny this.
the visuals were so good and the whole ideia of the drama too! i never saw a korean production like this
in resume, i would like a season 2 but i will probably take a while to finish if the story goes slowly like the season 1
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A Good Science Fiction Series, but not well wrapped up, typical Netfix
7/19 is my rating. This is a 2021/2022 South Korean science fiction mystery thriller with 8, 39-51/minute episodes.In the not so distant future, Earth has nearly run out if water causing large sections of the planet to turn to desert. Water is strictly rationed but not necessarily fairly so. Despite these difficult times (or perhaps because of them) a team Is sent to the Balhae Research Station confusing to recover some mysterious samples. Some go on the mission for the science, some to discover what happened during a tragic accident that ended 117 lives and others have mysterious, and perhaps nefarious motives. Song Ji‑An (Bae Doona) is one that does not believe the official story of how her sister died 5 years prior. Dr. Song is a gifted Astro biologist so she is invited as a critical part of the recovery team. Han Yun‑Jae (Gong Yoo), is the Captain of the team and a soldier in the space agency. He is not the only soldier on the mission as Lieutenant Ryu Tae‑seok (Lee Joon) from the Ministry of National Defense is also a team member.
Once they reach the research station Dr. Song quickly discovers that nothing is as it seems. Lies were not only told about the current mission but the tragedy was also completely misrepresented. The sample, they discover, may look like water but when it comes in contact with a living organism it multiplies like a virus. They also discover that not everyone died and as they seek to understand what really happened they must avoid the water and survive violent attacks from a girl with superhuman abilities. The lunar water affects everyone except for their aggressor who is immune to the new elements effects. Deception, aggression and lies must be overcome as the team attempts to unravel the past and determine the true purpose of their current mission.
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Overall it is worth the watch as a really good, intriguing science fiction series. I rate it down as the ending left things open and I did not like how many died. I like happy endings and this fell short of happy. As Netflix seems to like to do they left the end open for another season but they may never do another season. I would recommend it to science fiction fans and may rewatch it in the future.
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So much was not explained about the Lunar water ?. Like why was it expanding when there were no living cells? Dr. Song showed how it did not expand until it came in contact with blood and stopped when the cells started to die. But it flooded the whole station and was expanding when all the people it was in contact with were dead.
Too many of the party died and it felt unnecessary. I really thought Captain Han’s (Gong Yoo) death was unnecessary. When they found he was blown out when the water rushed out, it would have been perfect if he survived after all. I thought he and Dr. Song were developing feelings and it would have been a happier ending to leave that possibility open.
They never explained Captain Han’s tattoo. It is not common for South Korean’s to have tattoos particularly in such a visible place. They never explained why he had the tattoo and if it had meaning. I read on it after and Gong Yoo said, in an interview, Captain Han was a military veteran and the tattoo was of his military unit. It was intended to give him that tough, rugged appearance.
What will happen with Captain Han’s daughter?
They spent so much time, once they left the station, looking for Luna then watching her with Captain Han, how did they know they would be rescued in time?
I liked Doc Hong (Kim Sun Young) but it seemed like they intentionally chose to have only the women survive. There were eleven people on the mission nine men and two women. And it was not like the men were over protecting the women most of the time. Well except for in the the final scenes of the series where Captain Han realizes the decompression chamber cannot be activated from inside so he sacrifices himself by locking himself on the other side of the door to activate the decompression before the water reaches them.
I really wanted to know what happened with Luna 73 (Kim Si-ah). Who was she cloned from? The sister had given Dr. Song the message “Find Luna” but we do not know what she wanted her to do with Luna.
Who picked the survivors up? If it was the same as who sent them on the mission then how do they think they will survive once they return? Dr. Song mentioned keeping Luna and the sample in space at that international biological research station but how were they going to get there?
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Muito Bom
Na terra a população está sofrendo com a falta de água e também com a forma como o que resta dela está sendo distribuída. Ao mesmo tempo uma equipe com os melhores cientistas são mandados em uma missão até a lua para recuperarem umas amostras (que eles não sabem o que são) em uma estação que está abandonada já a 5 anos após todos tripulantes morrerem por um possível vazamento de radiação.The Silent Sea é muito BOM, a cada episódio eu ficava querendo mais, não consegui largar enquanto não terminei tudo.
A cada hora que passava eu me surpreendia com algo e ficava com o questionamento de onde tudo ia dar.
E sim, tiveram dois momentos que chorei.
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Ambientado num futuro onde o planeta sofre com a falta de água, Yoon Jae é um soldado da agência espacial selecionado para uma operação especial à Lua. Ji An é uma cientista que se junta à missão, mas com o intuito de saber porque sua irmã que morreu, pois nada se fala sobre o assunto.
Mistério, distopia e ficção científica é o que aguarda quem for conferir esse k-drama de apenas 8 episódios com menos de uma hora de duração.
Nada se sabe sobre a estação abandonada Balhae e o que aconteceu lá há cinco anos, mas Ji An nunca desistiu de saber o que aconteceu com a sua irmã mais velha quando foi para a Lua. E ao se juntar como cientista à equipe tem esse objetivo. No entanto, Yoon Jae não deixará fácil, visto que não quer que seu objetivo de salvar a filha seja um fiasco.
Mas quando algumas coisas começam a sair errado e um dos tripulantes apresenta sintomas estranhos de uma doença, todos começam a levar em conta as suspeitas da Dra Ji An.
A missão é trazer amostras misteriosas para a Terra, no entanto, tais amostras mostram-se mais letais e um risco para a humanidade. Isso torna a trama ainda mais genial, foi o clique que fez de The Silent Sea um sabor à parte, ainda mais a conexão com o título. Tudo fez sentido!
O enredo foi muito bem pensado e os desejos dos personagens muito motivadores. Ficou apenas devendo um plano de fundo melhor para os outros personagens, era como se estivessem ali apenas para alívio cômico, ser motivo de desconfiança ou lealdade em algumas partes.
As cenas de ação são de tirar o fôlego e os efeitos especiais muito realísticos. Toda a trama deixa o telespectador preso do começo ao final com os flashes do passado para uma melhor compreensão, em nenhum momento quis parar. Foi eletrizante!
Gong Yoo e Doo Na estão impecáveis. Merecem destaque também Kim Sun Young e a atriz mirim Kim Shi Ah que foram maravilhosas.
Estava apreensiva que o final fosse ser ruim, mas adorei o final bem redondinho. Fica a dica para os apaixonados por ficção científica e uma dose de mistério.
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