Duty after School: Part 1 (2023)

Good Enough

Korean Drama " Dute After School Part One " is a sci fi horror story in a school setting.

The story is full of emotional scenes and a few gory ones, with the aliens and their invasion being kept at bay for the last episodes when the action truly kicks in.

The characters, moreover, are kind of annoying, truly teenagers caring for having fun and focusing on their own problems, rather than the current situation, that is until they come face to face with their reality. Which is to say that they were realistic and original.

As for the performances, everyone in the cast, especially the young ones, did a great job with their characters.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

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Definetly something different

I liked this one, I think the drama and story were overall very unique. I liked that the aliens didn't look fake at all in my opinion, in other words, the sci-fi was on point. the ending in other words was very disappointing and when I watched the second part it made it worse because it's so confusing. I'd still give it a 10/10 because overall everything stood out to me. I think the first episodes in the second part were so cool, and every character had a huge development. if you are looking to watch something different I recommend this. This was even different than All of us are dead. Which is one of my top dramas, it was different. I can only hope for a third reason to make it make sense in my head. Honestly, I suggest you stop watching after ep 6, although the beginning of the second part its super cool, and you can see all of them coming together and helping each other. I read lots of comments saying the it shows the typical other drama's story but it was different for me given the situations they were in. I recommend dit though, its different and not boring at all.

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IS THIS A MUST WATCH?! prob.......

A.... Yes. I actually watched this season 1 and season 2 multiple times. This is worth watching!
First and foremost the cast! Although there are some of them who are not popular as much as other actors are, they are actually really good! And speaking of the cast, I love it how the characters have their own roles, have their own lines no one had been left out and the y give importance to those characters so much.
Even though they're just supporting characters they are well played.

The characters relationship, their unity their bond, and everything I love it, and mostly their friendship. In time like this it is so good to see everyone helping each other to survive.

I actually love the 1st season tho.

And for the plot... I THINK A LOT WAS LEFT OUT. I don't know... But for sure something is missing.

As for CG it's good! ?

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All of Us are Dead DUPPPEEE

soo I started this because it looked interesting and it reminded me of All of Us are Dead and I was right

plot is basically the government using high schoolers to train them to fight against an alien species (no explanation on where they came from btw) and the show proceeds to showing the process of training and then real battle as the students realize it isn't a joke anymore (gov used points for some college test as an incentive to get students to join the program).

the hook for this show was just the dynamic between the students and their leaders and that was probably it. the character growth for the students was actually so touching, seeing them fight together at the beginning to becoming one of the most promising groups because of their teamwork. their interactions with their commanders was so wholesome even though they were the definition of tough love

the show wasn't as gripping as All of Us Are Dead and it focused a lot more on the high school-like aspect/characteristic of the show than I expected but still very suspenseful and unexpected in the plot twists. there wasn't much romance, lots of friendship, some fighting and screaming.

i would recommend this just for the sake that if you're getting post All of Us Are Dead "depression"

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Une première partie dynamique et entraînante (à revoir sans hésitation)

Cette première partie n'est pas loin du petit coup de coeur. À savoir que je n'ai pas lu le webtoon (qui semble être différent sur pas mal de points), de ce fait mon avis ne concerne que le drama.

Bien que la première partie ne soit que de six épisodes, le drama trouve son rythme et donne assez de matière et d'espace à tous les personnages (qui sont nombreux). On évolue avec eux. On s'attache à l'un, on déteste l'autre... Tous les profils y sont et la production a fait en sorte que tout fonctionne. Le casse-cou, la pleurnicheuse (bien gonflante celle-là), les têtes brûlées, les maladroits qui sont plus dangereux que les créatures, les leaders ou encore ceux qui hésitent et suivent finalement le mouvement etc.

Alors évidemment, inutile de vouloir prendre ce drama au pied de la lettre. Il possède beaucoup d'aspects irréalistes avec pour unique but, celui de divertir et il y arrive parfaitement. Entre comédie et scènes d'action, chaque fin d'épisode nous pousse vers le suivant, si bien qu'il est difficile de s'arrêter en cours de route. Certains moments sont glauques et ça mérite d'être mentionné pour celles et ceux qui sont sensibles sur ce point.

Les CGI sont spectaculaires. C'est rare qu'un drama donne autant sur ce point, et pourtant on ne pourra nier sa réussite ici. Les créatures sont importantes et elles sont respectées jusque dans leur création, traitement et mouvement. Elles en deviennent effrayantes et fascinantes avec des couleurs uniques et des bruits glaçants.
S'il y a bien une chose à retenir c'est leur esthétique. En revanche, Duty After School ne traite pas vraiment leur présence. Elles sont là, stagnent pendant des mois et attaquent soudainement la Terre. Fin de l'histoire. Si elles sont une menaces bien réelle pour la première partie, on en découvre peu à leur sujet et lorsque c'est le cas, c'est écarté.

En bref, si vous aimez le genre dystopique avec en plus des créatures extraterrestres, vous allez sûrement vous y perdre avec délice.
Si la partie 02 n'avait pas tout ruiné, aucun doute que Duty After School aurait été un des meilleurs dramas de 2023.

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Muy buena adaptación.

Hace tiempo que leí el web cómic y no me pareció muy bueno, la historia se centraba demasiado en el protagonista y su romance en medio de la guerra, a parte de que no se mostraba como si fuera una amenaza que realmente requiriera de usar a los civiles como soldados. En esta adaptación lograron arreglar todo lo que no me gustó del original y me sorprendió demasiado porque si bien toma los puntos clave de la trama original le logra dar un buen giro a los eventos para que se sienta más la tensión de la situación, además de que el protagonismo se lo lleva toda la clase y vemos cómo evoluciona conforme va avanzando la historia. De igual manera, creo que los efectos especiales de las esferas no se ven mal y su diseño me gustó más que los originales.

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Duty After School estava na minha lista para assistir desde o lançamento no ano passado, mas acabei postergando por não estar na vibe para assistir drama apocalíptico e, confesso, pelos comentários negativos que se seguiram ao lançamento dos episódios. Pois bem, esse começo de ano resolvi dar uma chance para o drama e fui surpreendida positivamente.

Primeiramente gostaria de destacar os atores que interpretam os adolescentes na trama. Todos conseguiram convencer em seus papeis. Gostei bastante da forma como os personagens foram escritos, pois realmente se comportam como adolescentes deveria se comportar, especialmente em uma situação de caos apocalítico e de serem transformados em recrutas da noite para o dia em troca de créditos para entrar na universidade.

Como todo ser humano em situação de perigo eles são testados, alguns são mimados, outros egoístas, outros altruístas, alguns covardes, outros surpreendente justos. Mas o mais importante é que eles constroem um laço de amizade e lealdade ao longo dos episódios que é bonito de ver. Quando menos percebemos estamos apegados ao personagens, mesmo aqueles que julgamos mais chatinhos.

Apesar de toda a tensão do enredo do drama, gosto do alívio cômico que ocorre ao longo dos episódios. Dar algumas risadas e aliviar o clima tenso é um equilíbrio importante depois de tanta tensão.

O episódio final dessa primeira parte é emocionante e impactante. Acho que poderia acabar aqui com o extermínio geral das esferas. Porém ainda temos mais 4 episódios na segunda parte. Sinceramente espero que a segunda parte não seja tão ruim quanto apontam as resenhas. Mas vou assistir e tirar minhas próprias conclusões.

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