WEBTOON vs. Drama?
I personally loved the drama. It was absolutely *chef kiss*. The plot, characters, pairings, casting, it was all amazing. (I mean, except for the fact that the music didn't fit very well-) It's the kind of drama you just CANNOT get over. (I have rewatched it 4 times already) It's just... wow. I never expected to like it this much.The webtoon was great too. The author did so well portraying every aspect of every character.
Which brings me to the question:
Sweet Home: WEBTOON vs Netflix Drama?
Well, first of all, the idea, of course is the same, same epidemic, same disease.
But the two differs a lot as well, they added and changed the roles of characters, and changed the pairings as well.
Overall, I think it's better that the drama is treated as a stand alone, since it's so different, (but still as amazing) as the WEBTOON.
Sweet Home is really unforgettable. It made me cry, laugh, scream, almost pee in my pants. It was a hell of a rollercoaster ride, and it was 100% worth it.
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Just Wild
I did not know this was originally a web comic, but I saw something new on Netflix where all of the episodes were out at one time so I jumped on it. I had no expectations, but I was entertained the whole ride. With a relatively fast start, and a strong story throughout, I don't have many complaints. There was some jumping around with the story where things clicked after a couple of episodes, but I'd just say to watch it and give it a rating yourself. It's very gory. There is a lot of blood. If you're not good with that stuff, maybe choose another drama. But if you like action, monsters, and good characters, I'd say jump right into this without reading too much about it. I don't think I'd even read the web comic before this. Go in completely clueless. Happy watching!Was this review helpful to you?
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COMING FROM THE WEBTOON
STORY
- I am actually quite disappointed. It steered its story quite far from the webtoon. FIRST OF ALL, A lot of the deaths we're very anticlimactic the only thing that got me somewhat emotional was Jayhun's death and that by its self was different from the webtoons. The granpa, Eun Hyuk and the convenience store's wife Sun Young's death we're quite meh or like ok it happened soooo..
- SECONDLY It didn't pack as much of an impact from the webtoons. Also not to mention that they did not get to develop the back stories of some of the characters. I mean sure you can say that they didn't have enough time due to having to compress the story by 10 eps BUT my big questionis then why add new characters? I mean you added new characters focused on their backstory like the Yi Kyung, Sang Wook and Seung-Jae or the rapist guy but couldn't focus on the actual existing characters' backstory? like Du Sik's? that screams BS to me.
- THIRD the story went all over the place? It was like a hot potato throwing you to all different scenes also a hefty amount of scenes was added I dare say I can going the scenes that actually originated fro the webtoon.
- FOURTH They tore the character relationships like why? and not the mention they changed the characters's attitude? Like why did you have to change it? At the same time not only did it cause a different relationship for them but it also altered the way that the characters were present/acted in the actual drama.
POSITIVES:
Casting and their acting is amazing tho. You can feel the emotion they wish to portray through their faces.
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Its a drama of all elements.
STORYThe story was really good the plot was just amazing i am currently reading the webtoon they showed the same accurate monsters and it was good the graphics wasjust good the story was to another level.
ACTING/CAST
The acting was really good of each and every person it the drama they gave them enought screen time and there was development in the characters also the cast killed their respective roles.
MUSIC
The OST that plays during the perfect time you get the feel from it and its really good.
REWATCH VALUE
I would watch it again but not anytime soon i may watch it twice or thrice maybe so i don't get bored of it.
OVERALL
It is a drama of horror genre with a mix of all emotions portrayed in the best way i have seen.
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The Gory Drama with a Heart
This is one of the better apocalyptic dramas out there. This heart-in-your-throat horror drama full of blood, gore and action delivers in strong performances by a talented ensemble of actors and strong writing. Think the cast of LOST meets #Alive.Although the topic of humans turning into creatures/zombies has already been explored, this one is different, though the details of how this comes about is as murky as the bowels of the apartment complex, where much of the action takes place. What is not lost on the viewer, however, is the metaphor of humans treating each other like monsters when hurting each other due to hatred, envy, or a lack of empathy, and literally becoming the creatures of their deepest desires who feel the need to kill or save humans.
What I love the most about this drama are the strong female leads. No Mary Janes here. The women in this show young and old, kick butt. Not only are they caregivers, teachers, grocers, musicians, first responders, and moms, they are also extraordinarily fierce when pushed to the brink of danger. See Yi Kyung, played by the beautiful Lee Shi Young, could have easily been played by a man. The fact that they chose a female hero is a plus. She is strong, smart, and protective of the tenants in the apartment building. The audience is provided with backstories through flashbacks of the main characters to better understand their weaknesses, and how they overcome them through the ensuing action. Some strategically placed comedic elements serve to break up the tension when the drama becomes too intense to handle.
Now for the bad parts: It's over-the-top violent and gory. There is so much blood, body parts and dead people that I felt caught in a violent video game. If you can't stand blood and guts, this is not the show for you. Some story details were ambiguous. It's not exactly clear why humans are becoming the way they are. There are some clues that are not explained which leads me to believe there may be a second season, else these nuances would be considered plot holes. The cliffhanger ending? There has to be a second season or it would be the most ambiguous part of the drama after all that suffering.
Would I watch this again? Yes! I need to go back and catch the little things I missed due to the break-neck pace of the story. It is very thought-provoking drama because it makes you ponder the human psyche. The black on white line drawing of the eye at the opening credits along with the classical music is a stroke of genius. It draws you in and slams the door behind you,
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Just amazing
I just finished watching this drama and the only word i have is that this drama is just amazingI read some reviews and got to know that some viewers are not satisfied with this drama as it is bit different from the original webtoon
But as i have not watched webtoon this drama was just amazing
I really like how each characters have their own stories and they are not just some side characters who are supposed to die
One of the best thing of this drama is their story and how it unfold that is something that will keep u hook up to this drama because u just want to know what is happening which is a plus point
But yess i do want to add that it would have been soo much better if the monsters were humans itself that would have made it even more interesting
Now lets talk about their acting OMG that was amazing they will make u feel the intensity of the drama and ofcourse they will also make u cry so be ready to have a good cry session
Overall one of the best drama i have watched
Give it a try it is worth it
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10/10
Literally amazing, I loved every second of it. I'm in love with apocalyptic stories, so this was perfect for me. I'm sad that there are so little episodes! I highly recommend watching this, or at least reading the webtoon!!!Going into details (without spoilers):
- The acting was really good, I forgot I was watching television, though there were a few unnoticeable mistakes. (I'm a huge fan of Lee Do-hyun which is part of why I finished this show in a few hours).
- Loved the OST, it had an 'imagine dragons' song on it, which was perfect because they're music always sound like something made for an apocalypse.
- The plot either gets you really attached or thrown off completely, for me it was so interesting so I got hooked, the general idea I got from this show was to not judge anyone by how they look. The characters were usually nothing as they seemed.
- The CG's were pretty great, though noticeable for a few of the monsters.
- In case you are afraid, because you get frightened easily, watch it but with your pillow, teddy bear, or a partner. Personally it wasn't scary at all it just had you in suspense, or on the edge of your seat.
- Please support this show, it's great and everyone worked hard and did their best on it!
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Why I suffer for k-dramas.
It had a really intersting storyline and was completely diferent from all the dramas I had ever seen.The caracters had flaws and virtues and, on top of that, were experiencing the apocalipse. The problem here is that the monsters and special effects aren't what makes us scared. What really messes with our heads is that we get the actions they are forced to do and agree that we would do the same, no matter how vicious they seemed.
The only reason I gave it a low-ish rewatch value was because of how recently I had seen it. Totally worth it, though!
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Finished it in two days
This show was a pleasant surprise to me as I went into it with no expectations, it completely drew me in and got me very attached to most of the characters even ones that were a bit morally ambiguous. Though the story is nothing extraordinary it's a character-based show that focuses mainly on the characters, how they develop and how their relationships change in the midst of the crisis they're facing and it does an excellent job a it.Nevertheless it does have some flaws, notably the CG which I honestly found quite janky, the monsters looked very irrealistic which threw me off at times especially in the beginning. Not only the monsters but also some basic things like fire and the snow looked very fake which I assume was a budget issue, hopefully the second season gets invested in more. Also, some events seemed rushed but that's usually what happens with webtoon adaptations since you can't fit everything in a limited number of episodes. Overall, I'd say it's a very good show and I highly recommend it, I'll probably be reading the webtoon now.
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Eh Turned Ah
I'm not sure how I stumbled on this drama but I went with it and wasn't too disappointed. It was nice to see quite a few familiar faces and everyone's acting was pretty spot on. I felt quite a few emotions throughout and I always like being able to imagine myself in these kind of situations lol It was refreshing to see something about monsters that wasn't zombies HOWEVER... I was kinda upset in some areas. As long as you can get past the horrible CGI and off-brand Silent Hill monsters, this can be a really beast mode show. As creepy as they were I feel they could've been created a bit better. Character development was a little off/slow, if they got any at all, and the same goes for the back ground stories. Overall it's a pretty suspenseful drama with plenty of blood, weapons and death.(what more could you ask for?) I found myself quite frequently lying to myself with the infamous line of "just one more episode". lmaoP.S. I loved the Tokyo Ghoul style "final form" in the end
Enjoy...
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Solid survival drama, song kang is love
As kdrama-land hypes for this show, please don't mind me here on the side hyping for Song Kang! He has a magnetic presence on screen, and he made me feel for the trials of the conflicted male hero Hyun Su. Even though I find the storytelling pacing a bit off, esp. in the earlier episodes, it does get its stride in the 2nd half.This is a solid entry in the 'zombie' survival suspense genre in the trend of Train to Busan and Kingdom. For me, it's not that scary per se but be warned there are some scenes that are uncomfortable to watch, and trigerring content like suicide, bullying, child abuse, violence and a lot of gore as the show tackles the dark side of the human soul, and the everyday struggle with ourselves to be better than our darkest desires.
But the show does balance all that with hope, community, sacrifice, and perseverance.
Such a solid cast with a mix of both upcoming and veteran actors, and I love the ladies esp. Lee Shi Young, our badass firefighter. There's a disconcerting feeling watching such a timely dystopian drama, now we're living in a world with covid, while Sweet Home tackles infections, human evolution and survival. What used to be only escapism entertainment before, now hits a little bit closer to home. Unfortunately, as Netflix shows are, this is not a standalone story, there will be a s2, but more Song Kang to love so I can't complain much.
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