Gyeongseong Creature Season 2

The Unnecessary Sequel That Achieved Absolutely Nothing.

Oh, where do I even begin with this mess? First off, this entire season was completely pointless. They had plenty of time to wrap everything up in the first season, but no, they just had to drag it out with a season 2 to milk more money out of everyone. And guess what? It worked! They baited all of us who actually enjoyed the first season.

Surprise, surprise—season 2 was a total trainwreck, exactly like I knew it would be. The brilliance of the first season was in the 1940s setting, the depth of the characters, and how the story intertwined with real historical facts. The characters were relatable, flawed humans. But what did they do in season 2? Oh, just casually change the timeline and butcher the characters, as if that wouldn't make a difference. They only kept three characters, but that was more than enough to make me want to skip the entire thing. Yet here I am, having watched it. Why? Because Park Seo Joon’s Jang Tae Sang had me hooked. His character was the only reason I turned a blind eye to the first season’s plot holes.

Jang Tae Sang was this self-made man who put himself and those he cared about first, but had this soft, selfless side that made him a reluctant hero. He didn’t want to be the good guy, but somehow, he always ended up saving the day. I know I’m rambling, but you get the point. And then in season 2, they just turned him into another run-of-the-mill hero who helps everyone.

The whole point of season 1 was about how power corrupts people, the horrors of war, and how it all disproportionately affects women and children. Both the leads went into that hospital for selfish reasons, but ended up doing more than they intended. Romance wasn’t even a focus, and thank God, because they didn’t have much chemistry anyway. But here comes season 2, throwing romance in our faces like that’s what anyone wanted. The plot? A joke. Half-hearted at best.

And don’t even get me started on the villains. What exactly are they trying to do? Achieve immortality? Because it sure seemed like they already figured that out, but here they are, continuing their ridiculous experiments. Oh, and Lady Maeda’s weird obsession with Jang Tae Sang? Seriously? She wants revenge and to isolate him, but does it ever cross her mind that he might retaliate? But hey, that's the least of my concerns at this point.

Every time they flashback to something from season 1 or show the creature, it’s nothing but nostalgia bait for those of us who loved the first season. And the title, "Gyeongseong Creature"? Laughable, considering how little they actually showed the creature this time around. Just a bunch of overpowered super-beings running around.

Did we get answers to the questions from season 1? Nope. Not even close. What’s the point of this season, exactly? Oh right, there is none. The characters were so forgettable I couldn’t care less if they lived or died. The only redeeming thing about season 2 was the fight scenes, and even those didn’t measure up to season 1. Honestly, this season is perfect for anyone who hates period dramas and just wants to watch superhumans punch each other for hours. Enjoy!

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Unnecessary Second Season: The Drama That Should've Ended After One

The curious case of a drama that honestly didn’t need a second season. The entire arc of this season could have been condensed into about three episodes. Combined with the first season, this continuation had zero impact and relevance to what we saw in the initial and decisive season. It felt as though the stories were disconnected, with the only link being the protagonists who, somehow, fell in love in the first season. This romance, forged amidst the insane chaos of a Japanese hospital, seemed absurdly out of place. Who thinks of romance in such a macabre and chaotic environment? These are the quirks only South Korea can provide.

The CGI was, to say the least, poor and mediocre. What’s even more astonishing is that we’re talking about a standard Netflix drama. However, not everything was a total loss. Claudia Kim was phenomenal, perfectly embodying a Japanese aristocrat. She was a character who, despite despising human weaknesses such as emotions, harboured a sick and vengeful obsession with Jang. She managed to maintain this contradiction assertively and fully, with lines in Japanese that sounded beautiful, always maintaining a serene and unique tone. Bae Hyeon Seong, portraying Seung Jo, was also worthy of praise. He finally broke away from the roles of innocent and pure characters he usually plays and did very well.

I liked the subtle ending of the drama, suggesting that they would start a new story there and finally leave the past behind. Fortunately, they didn’t leave any room for a third season. We’re done here and that’s it.

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