Let's start with the acting of the main leads. That was wonderful and now Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si are some of my favorite actors of the new generation. Their characters and themselves are really different and the fact that they can play a role like this so well is amazing (I really enjoy Youth of May too). Song Kang is a really good actor but the type of character he played was not my favorite but he did a really good job! To be honest I was really impressed with the acting of everyone, even the support roles, and the children.
The plot was very interesting and the action scenes with Warriors by Imagine Dragons were so energetic. The monsters were really well made and realistic to the point that sometimes I was scared by them and the writers were really original with the choices of the features of the monsters.
This is the only drama that I rewatched and it feels like watching that for the first time every time, even a scene that I cried every time I rewatched that I cried but maybe it's only me because I cry very easily. Now I can't wait for the second season because I have so many questions that I want answers to and some theories that I want to be resolved. In the end, I really recommend this k-drama for all the people that want a really good horror drama and some different from the rom-com ones; and it's a really good starting for being a horror/thriller/crime dramas watchers as it did for me.
(Sorry if I made any writing mistake but I'm not a native English speaker)
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You should definitely watch this!
This is everything I didn't know I needed.One of the best dramas and tv shows overall I have ever watched. Story is amazing and shows what people are really capable of. Characters and their story are really well written and shown. Chemistry between characters is really wonderful. CGI effects and horror elements are chef's kiss and could not have been done better. Actors did their best and really gave it their all, showed characters emotions incredibly and their chemistry is over the roof. Second season will air this year so if you didn't watch already do it know because I guarantee you, you won't regret it! A must watch drama!
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GOOD STORY, SOMETIMES LACKS EXECUTION
The story has many great ideas but sometimes fails to deliver on the execution of said ideas...The cast is great, very good actors and their performances are definitely the standout of the series.The music was abominable, so bad I can't begin to describe it, that's why the rating is lower than it could be...Without keeping music in mind it would probably be a 9.25...
Overall, I recommend checking it out!
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Need Song Kang to do more roles like this one
I absolutely loved this and have rewatched it many times. Song Kang crushes this role, and I hope to see him play more roles like this in the future! The CGI isn't always the best, but it doesn't take away from the story. The characters are all great too, whether you like them or hate them. Definitely some emotional character deaths!Was this review helpful to you?
Peak
First Season is the best one.I love love love the story! They did change little things from the webtoon but I would say it was SPOT ON. Before watching this I absolutely didn’t like thrillers or horror, but, after watching I’ve come to enjoy thrillers. Not so much horror because I ain’t doing all of that. Anywho, I just really like how all the main monster all had different personality’s, even the main characters in the show having their own little story time! Season two was kinda iffy for me because I lowkey thought it was boring in some way but it did have so comedic relief and I LOOOVVEEE that! season 3 has a lot happening but it honestly so cool.
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A hopeful gore-fest about monsters and monsters within us
WOW. I just finished this.Let me start by saying it is definitely very gorey. If you can't stomach that, you should stay away from this drama.
But it is so much more than just gore: The monsters are, at least in the beginning, incredibly fun to watch. It has a certain comic/anime feel to it. The acting is incredibly good and the music fitting, both in action-loaded an emotional scenes.
I loved the setting of this run-down house with all these characters that have somewhat lost their way in life but are rediscovering what it means to be human and alive.
In the end, the real monsters are not always those that have transformed, but those within us. The season finale was epic. I cannot wait for more. I also really really love Song Kang in this role - amazing acting with adorable monster eyes.
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Quite different from the webtoon, decent standalone.
Let me begin with telling you that Sweet Home as an adaptation starts of great, there’s a chilling feeling from the first episode and many similarities with the webtoon, but unfortunately things don’t quite stay along the same line. So if you go in with expectations that you will get something along the same lines as the webtoon, you’ll be disappointed. The characters that you might have loved while reading the comic have pretty much been sidelined and an extra character is introduced who is given a major plot line which starts to appear very funny (unintentional) after a point. I wanted to see the dynamics between many of the characters, but sadly there’s hardly any interaction between them. Few characters like Wook and Jisu were absolutely annihilated. Despite being the lead, we see Hyun Soo as a pushover. None of the nerdiness of Hyuk and his complex character is highlighted. His relationship with his younger sister (whose age seems to have been increased and a romantic angle with the lead is introduced) is hostile at best.It’s a little difficult for me to see how I would have felt if I hadn’t read the webtoon, perhaps I would have enjoyed it more but still been disappointed with the military arc that was introduced. Despite all the changes that I didn’t like, it’s still a decent watch. There’s a lot of gore and creepiness and lots of blood. Though it ends on a cliffhanger while the webtoon gives you more closure, it’s still a watchable story. The CGI takes a while to get used to, and the OST feels a little repetitive and out of place at times, but it’s all right.
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A must watch for those who like faster paced shows and drop slow paced shows.
This is now my favorite Korean drama of all time. And no, I'm not over exaggerating.One benefit of this show is that for people with short attention spans, this drama will keep you hooked. As someone with severe ADHD, I don't think I've ever finished a show without periods of time where I forgot about finishing the series. I have dropped so many shows. I have also taken months or a year to finish a show. Sweet Home is now the exception. If I could have, I probably would have finished it in one night. This show captivated me to where I was dying to finish it so I could know what happened. Except for the last episode because truthfully I was sad knowing it would be the last episode.
The downside to this faster pace is that a lot of viewers felt that the characters were not fleshed out fully. I can see how this might make sense for the explanations for some of the monsters and I do think that there was probably not enough time to go fully in depth considering this series was only 10 episodes compared to your typical 16 episodes. BUT I personally felt that the characters were actually very well-written (and especially well acted!) if you detach this show from the original webtoon. Plus the faster pace pays off more as a benefit than any of the downsides for me personally.
A second benefit of this show is the production and universe build. The universe isn't like other darker Korean dramas but is more like a Western superhero flick. One scene that stands out is a scene where Cha Hyunsu is shown fighting monsters to BewhY's Side by Side. I love this song, it kind of reminds me a bit of Kanye's Yeezus era. Personally those ballads have always been a huge turn off to me so the grittier, urban vibe was a major plus. I really hope that in the future we can see more dramas with hip hop OST songs as opposed to the cut+paste ballad. Also side note, we're just going to ignore that Imagine Dragons song. It never happened.
Lastly, the acting was incredible. I've read a lot of praise for Lee Dohyun, but let's get this straight--everyone was phenomenal. There was not a weak link in the acting. Even though some webtoon fans complained about Pyeon Wook's character's deviation, Lee Jinwook did an incredible job. It isn't much because I'm a terrible actor myself but at one point I had a moment watching him that I thought, "This is what excellent acting is." But great job to everyone involved. I loved this show so much and I hope there's a second season.
P.S. I read an interview where Lee Dohyun said he wants to be a king of romcoms. I really hope he considers other action/thriller roles because he shined more than ever in this role. Another case is Song Kang who is known for Love Alarm but also got to shine more than ever as Cha Hyunsu with his legitimate talent that you couldn't see as well in Love Alarm. Ik they'll never see this comment but if anyone can relay the message to give thought to taking more serious/challenging roles in the future please do so!
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I loved the first season
This tv show started out so strong, I loved all the characters and the plot. The first season was so good and then after that it went downhill. Season two was awful it was so hard to get through and the main character disappears for like half the episodes. Season three wasn’t as bad but it was still no where near as good as the first. I’m so glad they brought back Lee Eunhyuk but at the same time it was quite pointless and disappointing. The final episode was awful and cleared nothing up. only watch the first seasonWas this review helpful to you?
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Tenants Unite!
For a while I viewed "Sweet Home" on Netflix but I kept passing it up and moving on to the next series. I guess I have seen a million zombie (creature) shows to the point that I no longer place priority on these shows. After the opening of season 2, I decided to catch up.Sweet Home takes place in a dystopian world where some humans have developed supernatural "curses" or infections that transform them into monsters. The story follows Cha Hyun-soo, a young man who finds himself stuck in a deserted apartment complex after a mysterious incident. Through the complex, Hyun-soo encounters several individuals who have become infected monstrous creatures.
A little of what makes this show interesting is that it allows you to get to know most of the characters before they are infected. In addition, they are infected in different ways. Neither the look nor the outcome is the same for all of them. Cast members are numerous in the apartment complex, but this number steadily diminishes as events unfold.
In terms of actors, Song Kang (Cha Hyun Soo) stands out. I almost didn't recognize him from "My Demon". Also, Lee Do Hyun from "The Glory", Go Young Jung from "Alchemy of Souls", and Park Gyo Young from "It's Okay Not to Be Okay". It is an interesting and diverse group of people living in the complex as they navigate the complex and struggle to survive while dealing with the hard fact that each one is becoming infected one by one.
In order to survive and uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic event, they must work together. The strongest and most compassionate of the infected is Cha Hyun Soo. His character brings depth to an already twisted atmosphere.
Visually, "Sweet Home" is pretty well done. Though the CGI is not exactly top-notch, it is acceptable. Set production design involving the complex has an eerie rugged immersive atmosphere.
I think "Sweet Home" is an impressive addition to the K-drama genre, it's definitely different. It delivered a thrilling and emotionally engaging story that kept my attention throughout. A compelling plot, outstanding performances, and visually stunning presentation make for an entertaining viewing experience.
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I finished this in a day
I'm 16, and not used to watching horrors, so before I'd watched this drama, I was kind of unsure whether I should actually watch it. Up until then, I'd only ever seen dramas based around romance, so I wasn't sure if I'd like this drama.Oh boy, was I wrong.
I actually started watching this drama because I love Song Kang and my friend had recommended it, so I really love the character that Song Kang portrayed. It really showed his duality because I was so used to seeing him in romance.
The first episode kind of shocked me, because this drama does contain horror scenes, and if I'm being honest with you, I'm not one for horror, even if this isn't really as horrific as most. There were a lot of scenes where it had me on the edge of my seat, and it literally had me screaming half the time(not out of fear, but just because some scenes are so cool).
I really enjoyed the acting and the story, as I think the characters development and progression throughout the plot did improve greatly. The way the drama started off was good as well, how it had shown a scene from later in the show, before coming back to the beginning and how it had all started. That part kind of got me through episode one, because I wanted to see how it happened (which is technically the reason they put that part at the beginning I think). I really enjoyed the casting as well, and the fight scenes. I enjoyed the music too, mainly because I love imagine dragons which was the song I heard more frequently then the others, and I think the song really matched the feeling of the show.
Overall, I would recommend this for anyone, no matter if you only watch romance dramas, or melodramas or thriller. this is a good watch for everyone, and I desperately need season 2 A.S.A.P!!
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gory, satisfying, gut wrenching, heartwarming
I rewatched this season so many times while waiting for the new seasons. I also read the WEBTOON, and it was quite accurate to the storyline. The WEBTOON only had the first season storyline, so the other seasons are completely new.
Very well thought out story that actually showcases human nature more than the monsters. Each character had depth to their personality and motives. It was a game of who’s gonna die this episode?
Overall, very well done with in depth characters and a riveting plot.
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