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Turns out the cure BL needed was a zombie apocalypse!
While not a perfect drama by any means, more often than not, I was truly impressed by The Last Oath. They brought something new and daring to the table for BLs that I didn't realize I'd been craving like a zombie does brains. Lol. I had to make that joke! It was right there!!!
The small sets were utilized well, the action was good, the romance was compelling, the writing was generally smart, the characters had layers to them, and the zombies were a real threat. I found myself legitimately tense and scared!
It was dark and downright gritty, daring to go places you wouldn't expect they would dare to go. And like any good zombie show, it made you grow attached to, as well as fear, every new character who crossed the leads' path.
Not to mention, they truly managed to make the eerie quiet and loneliness of this "fallen" world hit. From the peace of being at the beach, where it seemed almost untouched by it all, to a deserted building, with an entryway ominously stained with old blood, to the strange normalcy of an airport crowded with zombies repeatedly shuffling through the last actions of when they were alive.
And then there was arguably the best moment of this drama to me where, for a little while, they gave the perfect illusion of a normal day for a couple:
A sweet, intimate moment before heading out the door, holding hands on a walk, going on a date to the theatre. But then there was the reality. The clear overgrowth outside, the dusty, empty building, the zombie not really dancing with feeling for an audience but groaning as muscle memory kicks in.
It was such an effective and haunting scene that stuck with me.
They truly made use of what they had and leaned into the compelling themes that naturally come about with this kind of story.
You know, I think what really makes zombie apocalypse shows so interesting is exploring the after of the world going to shit. What happens when people are stripped of all their comforts, desperate, and forced to rely on, as well as distrust, anyone and everyone? How low can humanity sink? Who can dare show kindness?
Surviving becomes a constant struggle, where letting your guard down is foolish and wanting anything "more" is a luxury. Resources are limited, and sacrifices have to be made. And the desperation/greed of other humans almost becomes more terrifying than that of the mindless, rushing zombie horde.
So when two people find each other amidst it all, form a connection with someone they feel they can trust, who won't abandon them, a "companion" to journey with together, how lucky are they?
The small sets were utilized well, the action was good, the romance was compelling, the writing was generally smart, the characters had layers to them, and the zombies were a real threat. I found myself legitimately tense and scared!
It was dark and downright gritty, daring to go places you wouldn't expect they would dare to go. And like any good zombie show, it made you grow attached to, as well as fear, every new character who crossed the leads' path.
Not to mention, they truly managed to make the eerie quiet and loneliness of this "fallen" world hit. From the peace of being at the beach, where it seemed almost untouched by it all, to a deserted building, with an entryway ominously stained with old blood, to the strange normalcy of an airport crowded with zombies repeatedly shuffling through the last actions of when they were alive.
And then there was arguably the best moment of this drama to me where, for a little while, they gave the perfect illusion of a normal day for a couple:
A sweet, intimate moment before heading out the door, holding hands on a walk, going on a date to the theatre. But then there was the reality. The clear overgrowth outside, the dusty, empty building, the zombie not really dancing with feeling for an audience but groaning as muscle memory kicks in.
It was such an effective and haunting scene that stuck with me.
They truly made use of what they had and leaned into the compelling themes that naturally come about with this kind of story.
You know, I think what really makes zombie apocalypse shows so interesting is exploring the after of the world going to shit. What happens when people are stripped of all their comforts, desperate, and forced to rely on, as well as distrust, anyone and everyone? How low can humanity sink? Who can dare show kindness?
Surviving becomes a constant struggle, where letting your guard down is foolish and wanting anything "more" is a luxury. Resources are limited, and sacrifices have to be made. And the desperation/greed of other humans almost becomes more terrifying than that of the mindless, rushing zombie horde.
So when two people find each other amidst it all, form a connection with someone they feel they can trust, who won't abandon them, a "companion" to journey with together, how lucky are they?
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