K-Drama 
Love? Maybe in Stockholm? But the Music!
I love love love zombie stuff but I don't love this much:
I've watched dozens of zombie movies and series. BTW Korea produces some of the best zombie content ('Train to Busan' -- absolute best zombie movie ever; 'Happiness' best zombie series; and weird variations like, 'Badland Hunter' and 'Sweet Home' (all 3 seasons). The American ones like 'The Walking Dead' and even Zombieland (1 & 2!) So when I read about this I was excited.
The post-apocalyptic landscapes and post-apocalyptic communities are really well thought out. The production values (tho. there is some dodgy AI in some scenes which makes buildings look like architectural models and the landscape look not quite 3D) are high. The acting by all the minor characters is of a high quality. And it is emotionally engaging that the communities that reflect Lin Zai's values are the successful ones.
The pacing overall is a bit odd. The beginning happened so quickly I couldn't quite understand what was going on. Then the wandering through the landscape; devolving into wilderness; was measured but interesting. It dragged over several episodes: despite a diabolical villain, exploiting Lin Zai's belief that open-heartedness is how humans as a species will survive.
I watched till the end to see how the relationship between the leads concluded. Though I haven't been invested in their relationship -- they didn't seem to have much chemistry. -- though both leads portrayed their characters very well (and cold A Lie has some very explanatory and slightly exculpatory back story)
CONCLUSION:
YAY -- ZOMBIE HEARTS AND FLOWERS! A VERY SATISFYING FINAL EPISODE THAT MAKES THE JOURNEY WORTHWHILE.
(My only real beef is that, early on, this promotes the HATEFUL TROPE of kind-hearted, warm Lin Zai falling for A Lie, the man who is going to deliver him to an uncertain future as a lab rat. That's not love - that's Stockholm Syndrome.)
**** NOW THE CONTROVERSIAL PART ***
I loved the soundtrack! The theme song is gorgeous and evocative. I know AI is the d*vil -- but I have been drawn to the dark side. The OST has been one of the things I've enjoyed the most! And the overall 10 rating is strongly influenced by that beguilement.
I've watched dozens of zombie movies and series. BTW Korea produces some of the best zombie content ('Train to Busan' -- absolute best zombie movie ever; 'Happiness' best zombie series; and weird variations like, 'Badland Hunter' and 'Sweet Home' (all 3 seasons). The American ones like 'The Walking Dead' and even Zombieland (1 & 2!) So when I read about this I was excited.
The post-apocalyptic landscapes and post-apocalyptic communities are really well thought out. The production values (tho. there is some dodgy AI in some scenes which makes buildings look like architectural models and the landscape look not quite 3D) are high. The acting by all the minor characters is of a high quality. And it is emotionally engaging that the communities that reflect Lin Zai's values are the successful ones.
The pacing overall is a bit odd. The beginning happened so quickly I couldn't quite understand what was going on. Then the wandering through the landscape; devolving into wilderness; was measured but interesting. It dragged over several episodes: despite a diabolical villain, exploiting Lin Zai's belief that open-heartedness is how humans as a species will survive.
I watched till the end to see how the relationship between the leads concluded. Though I haven't been invested in their relationship -- they didn't seem to have much chemistry. -- though both leads portrayed their characters very well (and cold A Lie has some very explanatory and slightly exculpatory back story)
CONCLUSION:
YAY -- ZOMBIE HEARTS AND FLOWERS! A VERY SATISFYING FINAL EPISODE THAT MAKES THE JOURNEY WORTHWHILE.
(My only real beef is that, early on, this promotes the HATEFUL TROPE of kind-hearted, warm Lin Zai falling for A Lie, the man who is going to deliver him to an uncertain future as a lab rat. That's not love - that's Stockholm Syndrome.)
**** NOW THE CONTROVERSIAL PART ***
I loved the soundtrack! The theme song is gorgeous and evocative. I know AI is the d*vil -- but I have been drawn to the dark side. The OST has been one of the things I've enjoyed the most! And the overall 10 rating is strongly influenced by that beguilement.
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