Nice build-up!
Initially, I was very skeptical about this drama because I do not usually watch supernatural dramas. However, I was pleasantly surprised because it turned out to be very good. The build-up was great, I haven't encountered such a neat storyline progression in a while. Unfortunately, most dramas start out strong and only get worse by the episode, however this only got better with time. The ending might have been my favorite part, which is a hard thing to achieve. It left me wanting a second season but was also satisfying enough so that it didn't feel incomplete. Of course, there were some things I didn't like or would have preferred if they'd been executed differently, but overall, I would definitely recommend this drama!Was this review helpful to you?
Can't wait for the second season.
At first I thought sweet home is a survival thriller drama. I never intended to actually watch it. But I did, and was so fucking into the story, setting and the characters.The story focuses on the theme "inner monsters" awaken by your "desires". And I straight away dig that shit! I liked how the drama was so fucking eerie, even before the monsters come into picture.
The characters are the soul of the story. Sweet home does a great job to make the viewers connect with the characters. You hate some of them and fucking abhor the others. Until you get to know about their back stories and then you start to sympathize with them and even share their feelings.
It is fun to watch when the characters are in moral conflict. When the line between "right" and "wrong" gets blurred, you really look forward to see what the characters do in those kind of situations.
If the show wouldn't had gone a little fast paced at the last half episodes, I would have fucking loved it even more.
Now that I have finally finished watching the drama, I can't wait for the next season. That's why I am starting the manhwa (as it is adapted from a comic).
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Humanity in the horror
I had heard this show was very good but I was reluctant to watch it. I don't do well with horror movies and I thought this show would be too scary/ violent for me. However, if you can handle shows like Supernatural and Stranger Things, this is barely bloodier. So I'd recommend it if you can handle a moderate amount of violence- it isn't really scary, just intense and bloody.From the very start, this show managed to be exciting and really fun despite all the darkness and gore. The atmosphere and monsters provided the thrills and intensity I was hoping for, without being too scary. The show definitely gets pretty dark, but not so much in a depressing way. I was surprised at how emotional and touching the show was at times. I haven't watched much horror, but none of what I've watched managed to combine violent dread and beautiful moments like this show has. The show is about monsters, but it's even more so about humanity and what it really means to be human. Some of the worst violence is from people, but even amidst all the darkness there's selflessness and hope.
I was especially fond of the soundtrack. The music consistently heightened the intense atmosphere, and the emotional and beautiful "Sweet Home" by Yongzoo is one of my all time favorite ost's.
Even though I'm not even a fan of horror, Sweet Home has become one of my favorite shows. Would definitely recommend.
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PLEASE PROCEED KNOWING THAT THIS SHOW HAS EXCESSIVE VIOLENCE AND GORE
"This was insanely good. I loved every minute of it. Seriously it was just awesome. I really love the webtoon and loved drama adaptation even more. A must watch. The cast was really well chosen. Song Kang will be added to my list of favorite actors. He portrayed Hyunsoo exactly as I'd imagine him being a real person. Lee Dohyun and Lee Jinwook fitted their characters greatly as well. We had added extra character too (firefighter). I loved how story unfolded differently from webtoon. I can't wait for season two & I really hope Eunhyuk made it out alive since his monsterization has started right before building collapsed. We all know Sangwook isn't the one who drove the truck but I hope his original consciousness will have some impact on behavior of the monster. I am honestly amazed. I think season two will detach from webtoon and be completely new thing. Once again, I can't wait."//
well this was someone's comment on the finale that i have taken. pretty much summed up what i feel except that the excessive gore and violence are really difficult to stomach at some scenes, sh*t.
i have to add that i keep reading comments about how the webtoon had more character depths between the survivors, and also stories of the monsters itself which kept my final score for this drama considerably average/good instead of great. but at the end of the day, this was seriously a very high budget, high tech production which meant they had to cut corners on the backstory to give screentime for the live action so i can totally respect that. i guess the insufficiency of this drama successfully makes me want to read the webtoon already which is a good, commendable thing LOL. i usually don't bother.
phenomenal acting on all fronts. Song Kang is so fckin enigmatic, and i loved that they introduced the badass firefighter girl as a new character in this, and they are going to build up on that in season 2.
for what it was, i can really appreciate this drama despite my initial doubts (i have no attachment whatsoever to Kingdom series). if you can group them in the same/similar genre, then i connect to this one A LOT MORE.
FAN OF SONG KANG FOR LIFE!!! BRAVO! the ending scene when Hyun Su was fighting the other half-monster who made him turn into one, reminds me of the final fighting scene in the exorcism movie that has Park Seo Joon and Woo Do Hwan in it. so so good!
and yes, Hyun Su is my favourite character in the drama and i think Song Kang was perfectly cast for the role. he's so pitiful and my heart always breaks for him. my boy is slayin' it!!!!
p/s wish it had an excessive violence and gore warning plastered all over the drama page. it's really no joke and i think it can be very triggering. i hope people who proceed, do so with caution. i certainly would have been better mentally prepared. sighh
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Webtoon vs Kdrama
I did read the webtoon and with the very first episode I was kind of disappointed, though that didn't stop me from continuing the show. After the first episode, I enjoyed the show a lot more. I don't know if it was just me or that I kept connecting the show and the webtoon together... Anyways the show kept the true meaning of the webtoon which I really appreciate, because it was one my reasons why I love reading Sweet Home. The show also kept a lot of the characters the same with a little mix into it, meaning things were gonna be different from the webtoon. I liked that because I wouldn't be able to expect things to happen. The ending was also very different from the webtoon even though I loved reading that ending, I really loved the ending they did for the show. They left it more open meaning there could be a season 2, hopefully!Overall It is a great show with a hidden meaning. If you do not like the first episode like me I recommend you try the second episode. I hope there is another season and everyone in the show did such a great job!
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Worth the watch.
Honestly I have already rewatched this series so many times since the release. I have fallen in love with every character, every little detail is perfect. The monsters are just amazing, the effects and gore is completely perfect in my opinion. The acting itself was just stunning, i was hooked within the first 10 minutes. If you enjoy rollercoaster then expect your emotions to go for the ride of their lives. I was angry, laughing and crying during the 10 amazing episodes and i am seriously praying for a second season.Was this review helpful to you?
Sad that it's over
This show was absolutely amazing. I just finished it and I have that feeling where I don't know what to do now. I don't recommend watching if you don't like gore as this show contains a LOT of it. But if you're fine with it I say you have to watch this show. I can't even express how much I loved it. It's one I will rewatch over and over.Please try it out!
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THE BEST
I loved it more than I thought I would. It's just amazing!!! Every single second was good and I cannot stop fan-girling over it.I loved the gore and also some of the friendships that were bonded. It had a little bit of everything but they were all well spread out.
I love Hyun Su... he needs a hug. When he got one from Du Sik it was heart breaking to see but in the same time it felt warm.
I did think that some of the people in the building were dick-ish but ehh what can you do.
Also, I would have like to know how some of the monsters looked like when they were humans, like that speedy deer legged guy or the ugly fat one with anger issues. Maybe even the guy who likes to french kiss people until they are dry.
Anyway, if Sweet Home meets your liking then please watch it. Like I said, it's AMAZING.
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A good story ruined by awful CGI and music.
I'm really annoyed because I want to give a higher rating for Sweet Home.I struggled to get through Episodes 1-2 but after that the drama was amazingly gripping and there were no boring moments whatsoever.
Every character is memorable, interesting and well acted. My favorites were the "grandpa" Gil Seop, Ji Su, and Sang Wook.
I loved the story, characters, and the gore in the drama. But this drama had some absolutely baffling issues:
First of all, this drama was the first I've watched where I have actively disliked the soundtrack. Playing Imagine Dragons' "Warriors" MULTIPLE TIMES was an AWFUL choice. Completely broke the immersion, and the song definitely didn't fit into the drama. Imagine Dragons wasn't even the only poor choice of music in the drama. Soundtrack overall was very weak in Sweet Home.
Other big problem was the CGI effects. With some things it was fine, in most situations it was dreadful. Most of the monsters were just a big CGI mess, which was very disappointing. However as the drama got closer to the finale, I wasn't really bothered with the CGI that much.
I also wasn't a big fan of the "Let's cram as many twists and turns into the last 15 minutes as possible"- cliffhanger ending.
7,5/10
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Don't watch while eating
Okay, so the story was good and exciting really enjoyed watching.What I loved the most was amazing song choices they did also the visual effect and editing, liked how monsters were really scary.Liked how the characters were not perfect and showed growth, I felt bad for ML and really fell in love with the actors charms also the ending made me excited for s2 hope............... survivedP.s-This is my first review and English is my 3rd language so don't mid mistakes
Overall, if you love horror and exciting scenes, this is for you can't wait for s2 fightingˏˋ°•*⁀➷*+:｡.｡*+:｡.｡ꕥˏˋ°•*⁀➷
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Sweet home s1...
Sweet Home Season 1 was a truly emotional and visually captivating experience that exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, the drama pulled me in with its dark, suspenseful atmosphere, charged with deep human emotions. This isn’t just another monster story – it’s something far more profound: a tale about battling one’s inner demons, holding onto hope in despair, and preserving humanity even in the darkest of times.The main character, Cha Hyun Soo, played by Song Kang, was without a doubt one of the strongest elements of the series. His transformation—both literal and metaphorical—made me reflect on how pain and loss can completely change a person, and yet, hope and kindness never truly die. Song Kang delivered a powerful performance, capturing the vulnerability and hidden strength of his character beautifully.
The writing was skillfully structured. Each episode ended with gripping tension, leaving me wanting more. I appreciated that the show didn’t rely solely on action and horror, but focused deeply on character development and the connections between them. Every resident in the Green Home apartment had their own backstory, told with empathy and depth. I was especially impressed by the characters of Lee Eun Yoo and Pyeon Sang Wook – they were both tough and vulnerable, making them incredibly human.
Visually, Sweet Home was on a very high level. The special effects and monster designs were impressive, especially considering it’s a Korean production with a more limited budget compared to Hollywood. Still, the effects were convincing, and the atmosphere was tense and claustrophobic. The soundtrack was also very fitting – both the songs and instrumentals complemented the emotional and intense moments perfectly.
The only reason I’m not giving it a full 10/10 is that some storylines could have been developed a bit more, and a few characters felt underused. Despite that, the series remained coherent and compelling overall.
In conclusion, Sweet Home Season 1 was an outstanding experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different – a mix of horror, drama, philosophy, and humanity. I truly hope the next seasons maintain this level of quality and expand on the unique world they’ve created.
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