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Okay I might be going a little to generous with the 10 rating but everything about this show was so amazing to me. I wanted to watch this as it was airing but I knew I would drive myself nuts waiting for each episode every week. I know it took me a while to actually watch it when it was complete (don't ask why, I don't know. It just happened) lol
But once I started, I didn't want to move until it was complete. I devoured every second of this show and I thought I would know the outcome because lets face it... zombie movies and shows are pretty cut and dry when it comes to how it happens and how it ends.
Happiness took zombies to a whole new level and made them incredibly unique, which blew my mind completely. All through this show I really thought I knew where it was going only to be shocked. I mean come on, the government is never trustworthy in these shows and what happened there ... I didn't expect it. Lol but it was amazing none the less.
I still can't get over how different this show was. I mean don't get me wrong, the drama among humans were still there (as to be expected) -- I sometimes feel like the real enemies are the people. Lol usually never goes well in that area, least when "rich/power" people are involved.
I'm SO freaking glad they has Isaac Hong on this soundtrack!! I swear if he or The Vane are on the soundtrack of a show, it is guarantee for me that it will be a show that will be a roller-coaster but such a AMAZING hit that I won't be able to shut up about it for years. (I mean, I still talk about Strangers From Hell if that gives any idea how much of a fan I am. Lol) I haven't seen a show I didn't like when they were on the soundtrack. (dear life, that is not a challenge. Please don't pass me a show I will hate lol)
The actors all did a amazing job and I can't tell you how many times I wanted to reach through and slap so many of the characters. Lol Not to mention, a lot of times I forgot this was even a show, it felt like I was right there. They're all so talented and whoever casted them needs a raise because I doubt anyone could have played them better. Don't get me wrong, I hated 90% of the characters lol but lets face it, they were meant to be disliked. XD
I wish I could forget I watched this just so I can rewatch it again and experience everything like new again. I will settle for rewatching this at least 5 more times. Haha
If you have been eyeing this show curious if you should watch it, YOU SHOULD!!! This is your sign! Watch it nowwww!
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Absolutely amazing, totally worth it.
Plot - the plot is written with some very tiny loopholes but its interesting enough to keep you engrossed into the drama. Starting from the post covid era to a sudden outbreak that could not be contained within the building, they make a lot of parallels with covid and this virus. Even though both are different in many ways, human survival instincts acts up in both cases.Characters - you could see how humane they were. (except for the occasional psychos.) but yes, no matter how annoying you found they residents, each and every one of them were humans who got desperate and went crazy when the situation turn to kill or die.
We had characters of all sorts living with all sorts of people. The infected themselves being made to feel human and giving them time to regain their humanity to the point that by the end we were left with infected people who could control their thrist very well.
Main Characters - Both of them. I love Them. Where Sae beom hestitated, Yi Hyun backed her up and vice-versa. No lovey dovey in the middle of crisis like bloodbath and theyre kissing, no. They kept their cool, they found ways out.
I also love how Yi Hyun gets infected at the end and we see him struggling, how even though he could control himself, he let himself bite the villain AND threw up the blood right after.
A Scene I Will Forever Remember - When Yi Hyun smears blood on Oh Ju Hyung's face and watches him scream. It was real. The most realistic expression of desperation.
Say during covid - when people were going out without masks, it made me crazy. It made me crazy that people i know were dying, were struggling and they had no remorse walking around. I wanted them to feel what I was feeling.
All in all, Genius. Amazing. Probably one of the best potrayals.
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A post-covid blood sucking zombie survival drama called Happiness? Yes, Please.
"Happiness" seems like an odd title choice for a drama about blood-sucking zombies but it actually makes perfect sense. Like most popular zombie/plague/monster invasion stories this drama is less about actual zombies and more about human nature and survival instincts. The concept seems pretty far-fetched when you read it but the way it plays out is pretty realistic. Since we can all relate to how out of nowhere this covid pandemic felt, the randomness of "madman rabies" seems pretty legit and timely. I don't like to add too many spoilers, but I think anyone watching should know at least the basics of what they are getting into. If you're a fan of movies like "Train to Busan" or "The Mist" then you will probably love a lot of things about "Happiness". The story can be a little cliché at times, and more eerie than scary, but what I enjoyed most were the characters, especially the main leads Han Hyo Jo and Park Hyung Sik.First, I have to applaud Han Hyo Jo as Yoon Sae Bom. If you are looking for a drama with a strong bad@ss female lead you found it and she will not disappoint. Sae Bom is impulsive and hilariously reckless, but her bravery, loyalty, and smarts make her the clear hero of this story. She is matched with Park Hyung Sik as Jung Yi Hyun, who is an equally brave and impressive hero, but it's clear from the beginning his first thought is always the safety of Sae Bom his "lifesaver". Some may wonder if this drama is at all a romance. I would say yes, but not in the way you may expect. These leads have amazing chemistry throughout, from the very beginning, but there are no cutesy moments that distract too much from the main story. Instead, it just adds more depth to their friendship, and higher stakes to what motivates them as a team. Seeing even the small ways they cared for each other made me care even more about them.
The rest of the cast is filled with many over-the-top and duplicitous characters. They are hilarious, and frustrating, and reflect the good and bad in all of us, sometimes to the extreme. I know that everyone would like to think that in a situation like this they would be considerate, responsible, brave, empathetic, and heroic but stories like this reflect what we may not always want to admit, how selfish, greedy, fear-driven, and irrational we all have the capability of being when it comes to our own survival and happiness. Good people may make bad choices. Bad people may save lives. This is what makes this drama fun to watch and hard to predict. You can't always tell what the characters will do or read their true intentions. There are a few clear villains that are fun to hate, but I think almost every character (besides cute Seo Yoon) did something that made me want to yell at them through the screen at some point.
Would I watch this again? Definitely. The story would probably be less exciting the second time around, and some parts of the plot are messy and choppy, but I think it's a great survival thriller with a great, although slightly heavy-handed message about happiness and what makes life worth living. It's also a great bingle length. I was a little sad when it was all over but at the same time, 12 episodes felt like the perfect length. I also appreciated the ending even if it felt rushed.
It's worth mentioning that the soundtrack is really great and compliments the various moods in the plot well.
Overall, this drama surprised me. I wouldn't call it my favorite drama of the year or even add it to my own favorites list but I understand why it's so popular. It's the perfect drama for these quarantine times. It's not too scary, and it leaves you with the perfect amount of schadenfreude reminding us that things could always be waaaaaaay worse. It also humanizes the crazy zombie transformation which made me overlook the cheesy makeup and instead see how we sometimes villainize and ostracize sick/infected people instead of helping and supporting them. "Happiness" also doesn't go too far with gory violence. It's pretty tame, besides lots blood, scary sounds, and some jump scares. It's the perfect balance of genres for a broad audience without being too frightening, too romantic, too melodramatic, or too silly yet I laughed, jumped, felt butterflies, and even teared up at least once. I'm sure this drama will definitely make people think twice about who their neighbors are. It certainly makes me very suspicious of too many empty water bottles... o.O... The premise isn't very original, but it's still effective. Maybe it's time to watch "Sweet Home" next? I never thought of myself as a huge fan of this style of drama but this one left me thirsty for more... in a good way. ; )
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A must watch!!
I normally don’t write reviews , but I need to tell you all, this is an amazing drama. There is a bit of everything in it. Romance, drama, thriller, horror etc. It’s not to much, just a bit of everything and that combined with great leads makes it enjoyable to watch it. I never felt bored watching it and didn’t skip anything. In my young life I have watched a lot like really a lot kdrama and this one will absolutely be somewhere on the top of my list. I just liked everything from the beginning to the end and still hate some characters but that just means the actors and actresses did a great job portraying their character. If you are considering to watch or not watch, I recommend to just go for it. You won’t be disappointed, I guarantee. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.Ps. Sorry for my bad English but just needed the world to know this master piece :)))
I know there are greater dramas out there but for me it’s seldom to find a really enjoyable drama where I didn’t skip the boring ‘political’ or scenes where the main leads aren’t in it.
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Why I recommend you to watch this
So it's about 12 hrs of series which u can finish in 2 days max. This series literally worth it if you haven't watched please watch it ❤️ the cast and the crew done there best even it is nearby related to virus and we even facing corona so you can watch it and I am pretty sure u gonna love this series✨Yi hung and sae bom both the characters are freely minded !!The story line is best according to me 2021 best series is this literally this one 💜 both of them have a long break please show your love
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A Must Watch
I would like to give a standing ovation to the cast and crew for this amazing masterpiece of a drama.There are a lot of heavy topics that this drama has tackled brilliantly. The writer has created a world which mirrors our own, scarily so. The reactions and behaviours of the characters are brutally raw and realistic, as are the dynamics and relationships between one another. Every topic has been handled with a level of caution and care and executed stunningly.
The OST fits the theme perfectly and gives me chills. The cinematography is wonderful and I cannot sing enough praises of the acting. I look forward to each new episode and am in complete awe at each twist, at each new direction the drama travels through. It gets your heart racing and palms sweating - in a good way, of course. There are scenes which are terrifying and there are scenes which are heart-warming but each and every mili-second of this drama so far has been enjoyable.
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Humans are more dangerous and sinister than Zombies
I simply love these Zombie type dramas. And Happiness was more than a normal Zombie drama.This drama Happiness shows How at times humans can be more sinister than Zombies. We simply can't tell what is cooking inside someone's head. He/she might look fine and happy on the outside but sinister on the inside. It shows how people change their colors when they fall into danger. They can even go the extent to hurt someone just to fill their stomachs.The script keeps getting better and better with each episode and you get hooked to the story line.And it is a Zombie and survival story which I personally enjoy. I think it had a pretty good lineup of fine actors.Who brought their roles to life. Literally loved each and every one of them. Would have loved if it had 16 episode but I am pretty satisfied with what was offered.
All in all it is a treat for the fans who love Zombie and survival dramas.
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It's not all that
Honestly I feel kida like the odd one out seeing so many positive reviews on this drama. The potential was there but the execution was just wack. I know the explanation for the origin of the outbreak isn't the most important part of the show, but I can't ignore it as a scientist. The flip flop between two pretty much opposite hypothesis doesn't even make any sense. Nowadays you can just run tests and pretty easily tell if the condition is caused by a pathogen or if it's drug induced. Besides, if it was a drug, the zombie like condition would just stop happening after the drug has been eliminated from the system. Don't simply throw this stuff at me and then expect me to not care about it.Besides that, the main characters don't make much sense, especially the fl. How can she be a cop when she is the most irresponsible and idiotic motherfucker out there? The scene where she storms in the truck to save her dumbass friend is the most ridiculous thing I've seen in a while and the fact that she and ml just escpae without as much as a scratch, simply so preposterous. I just feel this drama tries so hard to be different and deep but at the same time it creates such unbeliavable and stupid situations.
The relationship between the two leads is also not very believable. We just get a little backstory on them via flashback and that's basically it. They have no chemistry and often times they feel like self-righteous idiots. Maybe the writers would expand on their story later on but by the time I got to the fourth episode I was bored out of my mind. Anyways if you all want a true drama/horror about complicated human realtionships during an apocalypse just go watch a playthrough/play The Last of Us.
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Female Lead is OOC
Female Lead is supposed to be an Anti Terrorist Senior Officer. But, based on the episodes I've watched, all her actions were just careless, irrational and stupid. All she did was being reckless and putting everyone around her at risk. Is that how SOU acted during a crisis? I don't want to live in a country with SOU like that for sure. This alone, makes me don't want to continue watching. She is the focus of the drama, she should be written well. Male Lead however, is written very well, acted careful and smart. Another character, Mr. Han, is also very well portrayed by the actor. DROPPED!!!Was this review helpful to you?
A KDRAMA THAT NEEDS RECOGNITION AND A HYPE! YOU SHOULDNT MISS THIS, YOULL REGRET.
bruh, i was notified about this drama and from that moment? i can’t wait! the casts, the plot, the acting, and the film itself, they were all SUPERB! there’s just 3 ep now, the fourth’s coming out later at night and im 진짜 excited. there’s no skip, every details ate amazing, the chemistry between the leads, and how they portray they roles? it’s amazing! i will be looking put for this one, happiness, gives me happiness and chills atst! THIS IS GOING TO BE MY FAVE KDRAMA THRILLER, i can smell it. i am picky in every kdrama im watching but this?? i 진짜 진짜 recommend this to everyone. 여러분, this needs a HYPE! LIKE REALLY, THIS SHOULD BE MORE RECOGNIZED BY EVERYONE! im inlove with the casts, and the movie, so you will. tvn never disappoints.Was this review helpful to you?
If you are looking for an horror drama, this is not for you but...
What's scary in this drama are not the so called monsters but the astonishing depicture of human nature. All the cast did a great job, to the point that ML and FL may seem the weaker ones (for me the most stereotyped and unchanging during the course of the story, but well played anyway).If you are looking for an horror drama, maybe this is not for you (it's rather a splatter one); but if you want to watch a story about society, human behaviour and relationships in hardship, you won't be disappointed.
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