This is a big budget, large cast, tightly-scripted zombie (near) apocalypse TV series written as a miniseries. I'm saddened to think that there might not be a season 2 since there was complete closure at series end.
Very bingeable, great character depth and development as the series progresses. I had one problem with the series that keeps it from getting a higher rating (it's an 8 rating, a 10 rating for overall entertainment):
There were too many scenes where the core group of students just stood there like deers caught in headlights, while a single member of the group did most of the battling. Also little prep, no weapons.
It happened too often and it wasn't until a second older group of students emerged (senior class, the archers) that appeared more suited to surviving and behaved more like expected. They also understood the importance of arming themselves.
I understand the paralyzing fear and their younger ages (+/- 16 years) being a factor. I understand that this is how any younger group might react (so it was well-written in this regard) but it was still frustrating to see this as an adult.
Side note: This is the fifth South Korean TV series I've watched in the last few months. All (except 1) have been really good TV.
Recommended (in no specific order):
-- Hellbound / JioK
-- Squid Game / Ojing-eo geim
-- All of Us Are Dead / Jigeum Uri Hakgyoneun
-- Sweet Home / Seuwiteuhom
xx The Silent Sea (Failed for me)
On my watch list:
-- Glitch / Geullichi.
Very bingeable, great character depth and development as the series progresses. I had one problem with the series that keeps it from getting a higher rating (it's an 8 rating, a 10 rating for overall entertainment):
There were too many scenes where the core group of students just stood there like deers caught in headlights, while a single member of the group did most of the battling. Also little prep, no weapons.
It happened too often and it wasn't until a second older group of students emerged (senior class, the archers) that appeared more suited to surviving and behaved more like expected. They also understood the importance of arming themselves.
I understand the paralyzing fear and their younger ages (+/- 16 years) being a factor. I understand that this is how any younger group might react (so it was well-written in this regard) but it was still frustrating to see this as an adult.
Side note: This is the fifth South Korean TV series I've watched in the last few months. All (except 1) have been really good TV.
Recommended (in no specific order):
-- Hellbound / JioK
-- Squid Game / Ojing-eo geim
-- All of Us Are Dead / Jigeum Uri Hakgyoneun
-- Sweet Home / Seuwiteuhom
xx The Silent Sea (Failed for me)
On my watch list:
-- Glitch / Geullichi.