I think I’m in the minority here, but I just didn’t enjoy this drama. Despite the strong cast, it never really clicked with me.
I went in blind, not knowing anything about it, so the beginning felt a bit confusing - I kept wondering, what exactly are we dealing with here? Another zombie story? The concept was solid, the characters had potential, and while the story started off feeling a bit trivial, it did improve as it went on.
Still, the overall execution just wasn’t my cup of tea. What didn’t help were the cheap-looking CGI, some over-the-top fight scenes, and a soundtrack (yes, that one song during fight scenes) that constantly pulled me out of the moment.
This drama is basically South Korean government propaganda aimed at boosting the country’s fertility rate - by portraying parents as heroes and parenthood as the ultimate path to happiness 😉
Hot Spot (2025) - ep 10 I Hear Your Voice - ep 16 True Beauty - ep 7 Pinocchio - eps 13, 14 You Are My Glory - ep 7 My Father Is Strange - eps 16, 33, 50 Age of Youth - ep 9
I think you need at least a bit of familiarity with Japanese culture to fully appreciate this drama. There are plenty of subtle moments and nuances that can easily get lost in translation.
That said, it was a fun, light-hearted drama with some hilarious twists - especially in the second half.
Despite the strong cast, it never really clicked with me.
I went in blind, not knowing anything about it, so the beginning felt a bit confusing - I kept wondering, what exactly are we dealing with here? Another zombie story?
The concept was solid, the characters had potential, and while the story started off feeling a bit trivial, it did improve as it went on.
Still, the overall execution just wasn’t my cup of tea.
What didn’t help were the cheap-looking CGI, some over-the-top fight scenes, and a soundtrack (yes, that one song during fight scenes) that constantly pulled me out of the moment.
Touch Your Heart - ep 10
I Hear Your Voice - ep 16
True Beauty - ep 7
Pinocchio - eps 13, 14
You Are My Glory - ep 7
My Father Is Strange - eps 16, 33, 50
Age of Youth - ep 9
There are plenty of subtle moments and nuances that can easily get lost in translation.
That said, it was a fun, light-hearted drama with some hilarious twists - especially in the second half.