Sweet Home

This was such a good TV series. I 100% recommend it.

Best show 2021 very masterpiece

Great horror show one of the best of 2020

To be honest I didn't expect that much from this drama after Netflix ruined "Extracurricular" but how wrong I was, this was superb from the very beggining! Still can't figure it out how Netflix managed to cast such great actors, favorite casting in a drama from this year? Absolutely! Lee Do Hyun and Park Gyu Young are killing it this year!
==**Can't wait for next season**==

Without a doubt the best show I’ve watched in a longtime.

I really highly rate so many shows and film from Korea. Great actors, production, and such refreshing story lines and wow, what phenomenal imagination shining through.

Definitely one of my favorite dramas of 2020. I came for Lee Jin-wook and stayed for him + everything and everyone else because it was/they were all so brilliant.

One of the best thing I've seen in a while.

Let's start by what's wrong:
- the intro scene is a very bad choice, not only does it not introduce anything, but by the end of the first episode you have forgotten it, it totally fails to create an expectation. Worse: it's entirely useless when it finally happens.
- Very often the music chosen for action scene feels out of place to the point that it's actually disturbing

That's it. Everything else is great.

First it looks amazing. The general atmosphere, the light, the colors, it's gorgeous. The FX are pretty good too, enough so that the pretty complex monsters do not look cheap.

The concept is quite nice. It's like a regular zombie story, except it's not contagious but anyone can turn at anytime. And usually there are regular and sometimes special zombie, here all are special with a special characteristic.

We're following several plots:
- The way the whole building population settles and tries to survive the situation
- The main character dealing with his transformation
- The monster hunts
- A small investigation in what happened (it's pretty light in this season)
- The relationships between the individual characters

And it's all great

Interestingly, the best part is not the monsters, but the characters. There are a lot of characters, like a **lot**, and even if some of them are glorified background mobs, there are maybe 15 noticeable ones. Each bring something to the group, and to the story. It's kinda hard to follow, and hard to remember their names, but going with their defining characteristics is enough (the firewoman, the teacher, the gangster, etc.). For some we see a background story, for some not, but they all have their moment to shine and you get attached to them fast. Which is harsh because in GoT fashion: **no plot armor**. A lot of them will die along the way. But there can be a whole episode without any monster and the story is still great.

You get some great action scenes because some of them are real badass.
You get very emotional scenes on some deaths.
You get some pretty gory ones too, depending on the monsters. Warning: lots of blood.
A lot of extreme tension scenes.

Each monster has a gimmick. And even if we don't see them that much, it's fun.

Often in Netflix shows quality goes down after a while, probably not intentional but it often feels like they had already spent the budget or they were behind on the deadline and that in the second half (be it of a movie or a season) they gave up on details. Not the case here, not only the quality never drops in the whole season, the final three are even a notch above (at least in Season 1, we'll see for the rest, I hope).

How the f it is ended with that ending?!!!!!

Btw. seriously clicked bc of boredom, didnt think I would last even a whole ep. I watched it all in one sitting. Crushed bc of Hyun-soo's [spoiler] changing in the last ep [/spoiler] but that ending?!! I hate open endings and this is too many questions for an usual open ending. Also T.T bc [spoiler] Eun-Hyeok's death. I liked him from the beginning. [/spoiler]

Never intended to watch this since I'm not into horror or gory monster shows. But curiosity got the better of me and the excellent cast and engaging plot kept me glued to the screen. I know I hate watching gory monster but with this, I prefer watching monsters than the human beings. Like what the lead gangster said, "It's not time to be worrying about monsters. Humans are the scariest."

Sweet Home, based on the webtoon by Kim Kan-bi and Hwang Young-chan, is a South Korean series that blends horror, action, and drama in a post-apocalyptic setting where monsters embody humanity's darkest desires. The first season, directed by Lee Eung-bok, captured audiences with its unsettling atmosphere, innovative monster designs, and a focus on the fight for survival—both physical and emotional.

The story follows Cha Hyun-su, portrayed by Song Kang, a young man trapped in an apartment complex with other residents as they face the terrifying threat of monstrous creatures. From the outset, the first season stood out for its fast-paced rhythm, constant tension, and its ability to balance intense action with intimate character-driven moments. This balance, combined with impressive visual effects, made the first season a memorable and thrilling experience.

However, the narrative quality falters in the subsequent seasons. The second and third seasons attempt to expand the series' universe and delve deeper into the characters, but this comes at the expense of the coherence and freshness that defined its initial run. While the production retains its technical excellence—with creative monsters and well-choreographed action scenes—the storyline feels scattered and less engaging. The plot loses direction, with some moments feeling stretched and others rushed, making it harder to connect emotionally with the characters.

The performances remain solid overall, with Song Kang displaying greater emotional range in the final season. Meanwhile, Lee Jin-wook as Pyeon Sang-wook and Lee Si-young as Seo Yi-kyung maintain strong performances, although the script doesn't always provide the depth needed for them to shine.

Compared to other South Korean genre series like Kingdom or Happiness, Sweet Home adopts a more visceral and stylized approach but lacks the narrative consistency those series deliver. The first season remains the show's high point, effectively blending horror with profound social commentary on human nature. However, the later seasons, while still entertaining in parts, fail to maintain the same level of quality and cohesion.

Despite its ups and downs, Sweet Home is worth watching, particularly for its standout first season, which sets a high standard in the apocalyptic horror genre. It's a reminder that amidst chaos, there is always room to explore the complexities of the human soul.