Newtopia

A WILD, ROMANTIC ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE

Newtopia is a fresh and chaotic mix of romance, action, and zombie comedy that manages to bring something new to the well-trodden apocalyptic genre. With a star-studded cast, solid direction, and an engaging premise, it delivers both thrilling moments and unexpected humor.

The premise of a breakup-turned-survival-quest adds an interesting emotional layer, making their journey more than just about escaping zombies. It's also about navigating their relationship and figuring out if they should even be together.
The pacing is fast and intense, with chaotic chase scenes, absurd comedy, and moments of raw emotion. It doesn't waste time with unnecessary exposition, diving straight into the outbreak and throwing the protagonists into extreme situations.

Park Jeong-min shines as the everyman-turned-reluctant-hero, balancing desperation with determination. Jisoo delivers a strong performance, bringing depth to her character’s frustrations and fears. Their chemistry is believable, especially in the tension between rekindled love and unresolved issues.

The supporting cast adds to the drama, with some memorable side characters who provide both comic relief and emotional weight. Unlike typical zombie dramas that focus solely on survival, Newtopia explores how people react in absurd, almost satirical ways when society collapses.

This drama doesn’t take itself too seriously, offering ironic twists and playful commentary on relationships. Some moments are outright ridiculous (in a good way), making it feel more like a Train to Busan meets Shaun of the Dead rather than a straight horror-thriller.

Conclusion:
Newtopia is a fresh and engaging take on the zombie genre, offering a mix of romance, action, and absurdity. If you’re looking for something fun, fast-paced, and different from typical apocalypse dramas, this is worth watching.

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So stupid to the point that it's funny

Newtopia is an identity crisis in a nutshell. The script can't decide on whether it wants to be something goofy and comedic, a la Daybreak or Anna and the Apocalypse, or something more serious such as The Last of Us. It constantly flips back and forth between themes with whiplash, wherein it tries to get you to laugh at how much the characters are "lil goofballs" only for the next scene to be gruesome carnage.

You honestly couldn't pay me any amount of money to believe most, if any, of these characters wouldn't have died day one of the apocalypse. They're all total numbskulls who only survive because of ridiculous plot armor or elements that get brought up only to never be expanded upon.

That being said, the show did admittedly make me laugh a couple times. The first half is definitely the weakest link, with the second part of the show standing on much more solid ground. If you have some time to kill, you might as well give it a watch due to the short run-time.

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