Hello Readers,
Alice in Borderland has seriously messed me up as it has set the
bar so high for TV series. I haven’t been able to find anything else that
pulled me in and gripped me with the same intensity since. After some Googling,
a lot of people recommend watching Sweet Home, and I ended up really enjoying it.
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Sweet Home, based on the South Korean webtoon by Kim
Carnby and illustrated by Hwang Young-chan. It is a fast-paced and gripping
horror series that wastes no time drawing you in. Set in a post-apocalyptic
world where humanity is threatened by grotesque and monstrous creatures. The story centres around
Cha Hyun-soo, a reclusive teenager who moves into a new apartment complex
following a tragic loss. What begins as a quiet new start quickly unravels into
chaos as his neighbours begin turning into terrifying creatures.
The show blends horror, suspense, and drama with
surprising finesse. One of its biggest strengths is the way it builds character
depth before plunging fully into survival mode. By exploring the backstories
and traumas of the apartment residents early on, the series adds emotional
weight to their actions and transformations. You genuinely come to care about
these people, which makes every tense moment hit that much harder.
The character arcs are well-developed, with each person
showcasing different fears, motivations, and coping mechanisms. The ensemble
cast balances intensity with moments of warmth and even humour, creating a
dynamic that feels human and unpredictable.
One small gripe and I’ll admit it’s extremely nitpicky is
the shift from mostly practical effects in Season 1 to heavier CGI in Seasons 2
and 3. It doesn’t ruin the experience by any means, but I have a soft spot for
great practical effects and makeup design, and their reduced presence was
noticeable.
Season 1, in my opinion, is by far the strongest. From
the diverse and grotesque monster designs to the claustrophobic atmosphere and
compelling character relationships, I loved every minute of it. It’s intense,
emotional, and often just the right kind of weird. If you’re into offbeat, gory
horror with a dash of existential dread, Sweet Home will absolutely scratch
that itch.
Season 2 loses a bit of direction, feeling more scattered
and less grounded than the first. Season 3 tries to course-correct, and while
it does regain some momentum, it slightly overcompensates in tone and pacing.
Overall, Sweet Home is a wild, entertaining ride that
blends monster horror with human drama in a uniquely compelling way. If you're
looking for something thrilling, strange, and emotionally resonant, it’s
definitely worth a watch.
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