Absolutely Worth It
If you’re like me and tend to find the gems in the dramas that aren’t hyped to death, Goodbye Earth is absolutely worth your time. Don’t let the lower ratings fool you — this show is underrated in a very specific way: it’s actually good, just not “mainstream formula” good.
It takes on the end-of-the-world premise in a way I’ve never quite seen before — not through spectacle or overexposure, but through grounded, human-scale storytelling. It’s intimate, unsettling, and emotionally complex.
The cast is truly all-star — not just in name, but in how seamlessly they work together. You’ll spot big names taking on even the smallest side roles, and that commitment elevates the entire series. Every single performance hits.
The cinematography isn’t about flashy, breathtaking shots — it’s about atmosphere. And it nails that. The sound design, too, is remarkably well done — so much so that I actually noticed it, which says a lot.
I will say this: it’s a shame Netflix produced it as they tend to condense the Korean format, in this case into 12 episodes. The character development clearly had more room to grow, and in a 16- or 22-episode format, I think we would’ve seen it all bloom. But even within the limited scope, the show manages to move you.
One detail I especially appreciated was the artistic direction — things like showing imperfect skin, wind-worn and raw, added such grainy realism and emotional weight. It’s subtle, but powerful.
This one lingers. And if you’re the kind of viewer who loves layered, atmospheric storytelling — even when it’s a little off the beaten track — you’ll probably love it too.
If you’re tired of overproduced shows with no emotional weight — or if you, like me, suspect that low ratings often hide real gems — this one’s for you.
It takes on the end-of-the-world premise in a way I’ve never quite seen before — not through spectacle or overexposure, but through grounded, human-scale storytelling. It’s intimate, unsettling, and emotionally complex.
The cast is truly all-star — not just in name, but in how seamlessly they work together. You’ll spot big names taking on even the smallest side roles, and that commitment elevates the entire series. Every single performance hits.
The cinematography isn’t about flashy, breathtaking shots — it’s about atmosphere. And it nails that. The sound design, too, is remarkably well done — so much so that I actually noticed it, which says a lot.
I will say this: it’s a shame Netflix produced it as they tend to condense the Korean format, in this case into 12 episodes. The character development clearly had more room to grow, and in a 16- or 22-episode format, I think we would’ve seen it all bloom. But even within the limited scope, the show manages to move you.
One detail I especially appreciated was the artistic direction — things like showing imperfect skin, wind-worn and raw, added such grainy realism and emotional weight. It’s subtle, but powerful.
This one lingers. And if you’re the kind of viewer who loves layered, atmospheric storytelling — even when it’s a little off the beaten track — you’ll probably love it too.
If you’re tired of overproduced shows with no emotional weight — or if you, like me, suspect that low ratings often hide real gems — this one’s for you.
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