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short but packs an emotional punch (watch suggestions)
Overall: from the title alone we know this isn't going to be a typical romcom. I would have rated it higher if they had taken out the needless drama and just centered it on the two characters. 40 episodes about 2 minutes each on the Vigloo app. Episodes 1-3 are here https://www.vigloo.com/video/15000018?season=15000018&episode=1 ; 1-5 are free in the app but on August 5th 2024 Vigloo made all 40 episodes free to watch for 24 hours which is when I watched it (did not need to make an account, just downloaded the app and watched it, there weren't any ads).Watch Suggestions (if you want to remove most violence/in my opinion needless drama)
- stop watching at episode 11 1m55s
- skip episodes 12-13
- watch 14-15 if you'd like to see one protagonist fight otherwise skip
- skip episodes 26-28
- episodes 29-30 are flashbacks
- skip episode 31-32
- end episode 34 at 1m30s
- skip episode 35
- skip episode 39
- watch episode 40 at 44s to the end
Content Warnings (if you watch all episodes): attempted murder, kidnapping/held against will, violence, past trauma
What I Liked
- the mom was awesome
- their relationship development/sweet moments
Room For Improvement
- needless drama, they should have just focused it on the 2 protagonists as there was enough drama with the set up
- it pulled me out of the realism that there were almost never any other people around
- open ending
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A DAYDREAM OF A GAY IN APOCALYPSE
Why did I say that ? coz this is every gays day dream to be dating until the end of the world, pertaining to the story here. the idea was quite a wild one like, who made this idea ? it is interesting and so exciting how will they put through it in a show, and I must say due to a very short run time and annoying reel format it was not done properly, but the show was good and simple and off course packed with very good looking male leads , but I felt like it could've been better in terms of romance , it is understandable that they will be able to just date in few days coz it will be the end in the story that is why it seems lacking of romance but if they have not included the ex Boyfriend thing here and focused on leads development or the leads fore story rather , there would be even enough time somehow for them to know each other. Very few cast ? so what ? so what if there is only 2 of them as cast? it is their story after all. and the ex boyfriend was kinda Psychopath and creepy being, it was annoying.The kiss was not shown properly and not done properly, they should've kissed while drinking a beer , that would be better in my opinion.
and above all I hated its format and you know why.
just a so so watch. leads deserves better
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Might be a contender for best BL to have come this year
Going into it, I had no idea just how invested I would become into the story.For the most part, there is a happiness to the scenes with the characters getting along despite the whole world going to end part. But that's the thing, there's always this sort of bitterness because of the fact, and the characters also show this.
The dynamics between the characters are great too. Who knew that a healthy relationship is great television! I love how they communicate with each other, it feels so satisfying to have characters that actually listen to one another.
The acting is top notch. I'm glad they didn't just use some rookies whose first gig would be this, because there's a lot of emotions to display that will be difficult to portray. Both main characters show a great understanding of their roles, and their emotions.
The cinematography is interesting, it follows this "reels" format which I've seen first trending on douyin some years back and it seems to have caught on since for higher value productions. Sometimes the shots switching can feel jarring, but most of the time it felt natural.
The budget is surprisingly high, and I never once felt like it was lacking or that something felt out of place.
Overall: 9/10.
Go watch it, and experience the emotional rollercoaster I did.
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An Apocalyptic Fanfiction Come to Life!
Love in the Apocalypse is a fun one time watch. You might love it or hate it, but it's still an interesting one time watch.•❅✧❅✦ Story ✦❅✧❅•
Love in the Apocalypse is a love it or hate it type of drama. It’s very fast paced with lots of wishful thinking storylines. For example, Ujin quickly becomes attached to Heesu, gets kidnapped, Ujin saves him, Ujin confesses his love to Heesu, Heesu’s ex comes back, the ex kidnaps Heesu, Heesu escapes, Heesu and Ujin start dating, the ex comes back again with a knife trying to kill Ujin, the meteor starts to descend towards them, they kiss, the end. It’s very fast.
Also, there are a few plot points that are a little unreal, such as both of Heesu’s kidnappings. The biggest unrealistic plot point, is Ujin not having experienced family, friends, or happiness. I have yet to meet someone living a robotic lifestyle in this day and age.
Despite everything, it was an interesting watch. It’s not something I’ll remember or rewatch, but it was an interesting filler drama. The plot was all over the place with its gay apocalyptic fantasies, but the acting was nice, and the two leads had decent chemistry.
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The two male leads have lots of chemistry. Both actors are great at making their characters believable. Even though the storyline isn't great, the two actors are very good at acting! I'd love to watch more of their dramas.
•❅✧❅✦ Overall ✦❅✧❅•
Love in the Apocalypse was an interesting watch. I’m not sure whether I liked it or not, but I think it’s a nice filler drama. There’s nothing too bad about it to hate, but there is nothing good about it either.
I guess it’s a good drama to watch if you’re bored, but that’s about it.
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