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The world may come to an end, but it will never be in anyone's hands
I'm writing this review as I bawl my eyes out from this unexpected conclusion. I never saw that coming at all even though I've read countless of spoilers here. Heck, you guys should have told me.
Desperation comes for when you have everything you could lose, but it comes in the form of letting it all go and losing yourself. Goodbye Earth presents the bitter truth of our society within an apocalyptic dystopian setting. Although fictional, it says a lot about human nature and the innate drive to survive regardless of morality and dignity. We tend to sacrifice everything for what we thought was the greater good but we end up losing ourselves in the process.
I figured the reason for the low ratings are either the disappointment about Yoo Ah In's reduced screentime or it's about how most of the people here expected a typical action-packed-end-of-the-world-series where people are crawling from the ground for their lives to be saved, yet this drama went deeper than that. It goes beyond natural disasters and people running for their lives. It went for the horrors of existence and the heart-wrenching reality. As for YAI, he is actually pretty much reduced to a side character despite being initially a lead role as well which is one of the biggest flaw of this drama. There were many unanswered questions regarding the story of Ha Yun Sang. It didn't ruin the drama per se, but there's certainly feels unfinished. But it made me happy that his screentime is pretty huge for someone who's character is already reduced. Ha Yun Sang is a key figure of the drama and I hope someday they'd release a director's cut version. Please don't let his hardwork go to waste.
The cinematography is superb and it was able to immerse the viewers with each scene. Fantastic color grading. The casting is chef's kiss. Each and every actors and actresses did a phenomenal performance that was able to tug my heartstrings. It's just that it felt a bit too rushed. I think it's supposed to be a 16-episode drama. Oktokki's character wasn't given enough backround and spotlight as well. Yet, I'm probably going to cry over the characters for a period of time and I probably won't be able to move on for awhile.
The plot is really something else. It was able to portray the harsh realities of life and circumstances that aren't far from truth if we ever get to be in such setting. It wasn't just a drama about a stupid asteroid. It was a wake up call. It was designed to open our eyes about the atrocities and injustices in the world we live in. But it also showed the heartbreaking fact that no matter what we do to change the world, as long as there are monsters in power, we are bound to fall unless we work altogether as one. One person may be enough to move so many, but one person will never be enough to put an end to everything. Jin Se Kyung and Kang In Ah are the proof. We, people, are inherently born with an instinct to survive. Yet, we are also born with rationality. We are not supposed to be monsters stepping over each other to survive, we're supposed to help each other hand in hand and it's not that hard to do. Yet we are blinded with money, power, and recognition. As if we are what the world revolves around with.
Will I watch it again? I'm probably going to rewatch the last episode just to cry about it again. The ending definitely feels like it's what the director planned as an ending, yet it felt really incomplete. It wasn't about the asteroid. It was never just about it. It's probably due to the many cuts they had to do due to the issue. Yet it feels like it's the ending that's really supposed to happen, and it doesn't help because we didn't get any closure. It left a very heavy feeling in my chest to watch the drama end just like that. It definitely wasn't something we'll ever expect.
In conclusion, "Goodbye Earth" is a haunting exploration of humanity in the face of impending doom, offering a philosophical take on life amidst an apocalyptic dystopia. While the narrative may not cater to those seeking action-packed thrills, it profoundly delves into the essence of human nature and survival. Despite its flaws, such as the underutilization of Yoo Ah In's character and the feeling of an unfinished storyline, the drama succeeds in presenting a stark, realistic portrayal of societal collapse and moral dilemmas. The superb cinematography and stellar performances elevate the series, leaving a lasting impact. Ultimately, "Goodbye Earth" challenges viewers to reflect on their values and the true meaning of survival, making it a compelling and thought-provoking watch. And remember, the world will never revolve around you.
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A reflection on human's behaviour when facing a known doom.
As someone else have wonderfully commented in their review, do not watch this show and expect a full on action and survival doomsday show. It is not. Goodbye Earth could be classified as a slice of life in certain aspects, with a huge focus on people. I would say it's a show made to get you to think and reflect. There is some action but it's not the focus.How would people and society behave when you're faced with a certain doom and death. How will people, both in charge and "normal" ones, react and do? Those seemed to be the main focus of this show. The first episodes seemed quite chaotic, but it does the job of showcasing how chaotic the situation was. And the further you watch more of your questions will be answered. A lot of the focus would be in survival but not in the expected way. It would be in how day to day, you live your life. Do you keep up with your morals when others don't? What would you do to get food when there isn't much left? What would you do when most of the leaders and people in charge have left the country in their greed; do you succumb to your own greed?
One could question the show's focus on not the asteroid looming crash but instead of other "problems". I for one, really liked that. They were focusing on just living and make the best out of the little time they would have. At the same time, you could get the feeling that many hoped what Jin Seo's father was preaching were true even if they didn't really believe it. They all wanted to live, no matter what. And that felt like a reflection on human nature. People will want to live, even when you're faced certain death. Also what else could they do? Transport was heavy controlled and the food was scarce. So if you have to find random videos to sell just for a bit more food, you do it.
One fascinating aspect of this show is religion. The show manages to showcase both bad and good sides of someone's faith, something I've rarely seen in a k-drama before. Cults, brainwashing, corruption and homophobia are portrayed alongside the hope and community faith could give one. And if there's one thing people seek during a crisis, it's hope and a community.
Another big aspect of this I would say is it's ability to convey information non-verbal. There's a lot scenes who gives a lot information without a lot of dialogue. So watching on a higher speed or skipping through parts could make the show seem more illogical or confusing. Since the show assumes you've picked up on the scenes. Like a character could say they seemed fine but if you actually look at their behaviors they are far from it, so when they reach their tipping point the meltdown is expected.
And lastly the music and the score together with the cinematography was phenomenal. It really pulled you into the scenes and captivated. Especially during the more emotional scenes. So overall, I would say it's a really damn good show portraying people during a crisis and all the problems that could occur.
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What could've been
I hate to say the only smart people in this drama were the bad guys using container ships to escape. What could've been a great drama turned into a soap box drama showing the bad side of humanity. No one used their resources to escape or try a way to survive. Everything was hopeless. This is not the disaster drama I was hoping to watch. The hot air balloons filled with children didn't make sense wouldn't the asteroid destroy those before impacting Earth?Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Finish like that!!!!? ?Since it is Netflix, tell me there yet like a part 2 coming like a episode 13!!!!!!!
The drama was interesting, you have to watch all, not only ep 1 or 2. Don't pay attention to the ratings, also only around 554 people who votes!!!
But for me like I don't consider it like an end. Like ending like that, like that. And I remember also it says 10 days left soo.
I don't know if it is because of Yoo Ah. Yeah I know what he has done, but nevermind.
A bit of hopes, as on the information above it did not mention when it is ending only a ?.
Also I love the energy and friendships between the children, always here always together for helps.
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Haphazard at times
June 2024Google's "in a nutshell" description for this drama reads, "Unsettling, hopeless and cynical", which pretty much sums it up!
Whilst the cast and their acting, is really good, the script is all over the place.
The story keeps haphazardly jumping between the recent past (pre-asteroid) and present, with no warning and little reason for doing so, quite often. This can be confusing and at times I wasn't sure where we were, so to speak.
As news of the asteroid strike breaks and the subsequent countdown to impact begins, we of course see the worst coming out in many people.
From the wealthy and powerful leeching off the ordinary citizens in communities, to secure a way out of Korea (ground zero), to criminal gangs who see ways to make money and exploit the fact law and order has broken down, and it's swiftly become every man for themselves. They seem oblivious to the fact they'll never be able to spend it!
The reactions of some characters to decisions they make, are often inappropriate and/or baffling, given circumstances, reasons and situations. I found this frustrating and irritating.
It does also show a close knit community as well, however, and that stops it being dismal, although it's by no means upbeat.
It is a very weak script, with several plot arcs being speedily concluded, at the cost of the story. Disappointing.
It's a huge shame, because I liked many of the characters, but the build up and the conclusion were incredibly mismatched, even though it made sense.
As is often the case with a good cast who give it their all, they carried this drama and made it watchable. Even though I'd never bother watching it again, I can't say I disliked it, but I was very disappointed.
I've said it before and will say it again; if Netflix are going to make K-dramas, they need to stick to the format that is one of the reasons many of us fell in love with them in the first place. A story told completely, in usually 16 to 20eps.
Not 6-12 eps, with no conclusion and a possible S2, but that being dependent on ratings. Or as in this drama, a complete ('Limited') series, but with an inadequate number of episodes in which to give any depth to the story or coherent conclusions.
Great OST and I loved the acting, from all the cast. One would never have known how much YAI must already have been suffering, at this point.
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Its been good , and could have been better
ML look like he was high in Episode 5 when he visited city hall,and director shoot that scene like that and don't even edited it out Great..
most of time ML look at FL he look like a Pervert then her lover....
Girl and her Boyfriend and her ARMY Friend and her Pastor Friend
all are 1D character boyfriend is boyfriend army friend is just army friend
i like Army Captain were a fan or crush on her after watching her in shooting stars,
so i was more interested in her story but Director just focus on Stereotype strong woman image, Army girl who is strict with a iron wall build around herself, has no weakness not feelings
she don't have a love interest when she is around so many handsome soldiers , since she is the captain she cant have feeling for solider below her rank and there isn't anyone that is above her, and those above her are old uncles
WHY male can have crush on FL who is below his social status as CEO and his Assistant but Female cant have those to make her look strong it just made her look old fashioned stereotype ,
i wanted to see her have love line or flirting to make her more human then only a army girl and a friend, she is also a woman and human being with a lot more feelings
you don't like someone after seeing there rank in army, she is cute and pretty but no solider got a crush on her ?
i know this is Dooms day drama, and they have 199 days left to live so , that more important to give more your own feelings and desire then trying to look cool Captain.
main couple love story was boring as someone mention FL has more chemistry with Army Captain then her Boyfriend who half Seens where cut,
In ah needed a partner other then her Bestie FL or any other thing with her so she wont look 1D character just a solider nothing more then that,
You father 2nd ML was useless for most of the drama,
his church was useless
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Wasted 12 hours of my life
This was very promising. Great cast, great premise, great directing. But it really was so boring. No connection to any characters. Bad story line. Horrible flashbacks that ruined continuity. I forward to the end because the plot was lost at episode 8. I’m sad for the actors as this had great promise but failed to meet any mark.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
BORING
First episode, we got all these characters thrown out on us. Onto the 4th episode, still a bunch of characters without any background story. I mean, you know what their role is, but don't know who they are. Which left viewers with no connection with anyone of these characters.Plot was all over. They didn't do a good job of showing the flashbacks. Making it confusing without much to differentiate between the past and the present.
Episode 1-4 just all about drugs and human trafficking. So boring how they took up 4 episodes on just that.
I don’t think this will have a season 2. Lol
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Interessante :)
Muito legal o plot, e com personagens bastante diversos. Grande parte da história se passa ao redor de uma igreja, achei isso bem irônico porque como que você acredita na bondade de deus quando um asteróide vai matar e destruir tudo o que você conhece. Por isso até o padre vira "laico" pro final, achei engraçado, tadinho.Amei a militar lésbica, queria ver mais dela nas cenas finais.
Teve uma coisa que ficou sem explicação que foi os cortes e o chip na costela do Yun Sang (Yoo Ah In). Foi o pessoal estadunidense que botou? Porque? O que esse chip faz? O quê ele supostamente sabia que precisaram sequestrar e torturar ele? Super vago essa parte. Acredito que ficou assim porque cortaram as cenas dele por causa do escândalo, mas podiam pelo menos ter deixado a explicação.
Vi muita gente nas reviews falando que era slice of life essa série, mas não sei que vida vocês estão vivendo, pq eu achei bem agoniante tudo oq aconteceu com todo mundo. Tem alguns momentos que dá pra respirar, mas 80% é só agonia, morte, choro, doença, surto psicótico, tristeza (gostei pq muita review falou que era slow paced, e eu não achei, não desgrudei o olho, vi tudo de uma vez)
Uma série de coisas que com certeza aconteceriam, mas que não fazem nenhum sentido se você for pensar: pra que tanta gente se preocupa com dinheiro quando vão morrer daqui a pouquinho; o dinheiro, o ouro e VOCÊ vão desaparecer. Mas eu acho que humanos são assim mesmo, por isso acho que isso aconteceria de verdade.
Não gostei do final. queria ver o asteroide caindo, não mostrou. A professora Se Kyung decidiu surtar no ultimo minuto por motivo nenhum, os caras iam morrer de qualquer forma, pra que se arriscar pra matar eles ao invés de curtir os últimos momentos com quem ela ama. Porque o Yun Sang foi correndo de bicicleta pra lá? como ele sabia onde ela tava? Ficou esquisitíssimo esse final. Acho que a série deixa todo mundo ansioso pra ver o asteróide colidindo e no final não mostra :P
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One word, DISAPPOINTING
Watching the trailer I really had my hopes high. But it was sooo slow and barely anything related to End of the World. The first 2 eps, I was like okay them taking their time for deeper story build-up but Nope, the whole series was like that, bland. At least their acting was good otherwise I wouldn't have been able to skip n finish Watching. They got such good actors for every role but what's the use if the story and main plot is lacking-_-And the last few episodes, I waited for the boom asteroid blasting ending BUT NOOOO, they even robbed us from that. It was really really trash plot. Maybe they could've gone for another base line story, rather than going on bout goodbye earth, it should've been Goodbye my stars n removed the whole wnd of the world BS.
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