Not as good as people say.
Duty after school is a subpar drama. If youre looking for something that 1. makes any sense, and 2. is serious, then I would not recommend this. The premise is really interesting but the execution is awful. The characters are unlikeable in the worst way and most of them show 0 development or awareness despite the things they go through. Their motivations are also really odd and dont really add up with what is going on around them. Basically they feel and are very surface-level, like someone wrote two paragraphs for each one and left it at that. Also they kept adding "funny" scenes that severely interrupted the flow and feel, especially because they were bizzarely edited with upbeat music despite the characters being in a literal warzone and fighting for their lives.The worldbuilding is not very good either, things dont make much sense, the military act very strange and it makes it difficult to be immersed.
The acting was fine, thats about it.
(DO NOT be fooled into thinking this is ANYTHING like All Of Us Are Dead. It is NOT.)
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It's ok, but if you read the webtoon you could enjoy it more
English isn't my first language but I'll try hard to make this understandable.To summarize the review I just wanna say that while this is an entertaining action show about an ensamble of funny and quirky kids getting surviving the apocalypse while showing a lot of cute moments between them, the best part about it it's that it made me want to read the webtoon, and it's much better in all senses, a beautiful but depressing ride and that's why I think they made changes to be closer to Sweet Home or All of Us are Dead(Specially this one).
It's the second time i write a review and my thoughts are similar to my first one (Sweet home), these webtoons might be fictional apocalypses with a lot of action but what made them good was the psychological and character building aspect, while their drama counterpart makes changes to make them more entertaining for the public but throws away the essence of the original work. Like in Sweet Home, I think some people will say that it's not fair or that you shouldn't say the drama is bad just because it's different from the webtoon. The problem isn't that it's different, but that they changed it for the worse.
On the good side the CGI and action sequences were really well done, I liked the casting for the characters and most of them felt close to the webtoon inspiration, also both of the main soldiers are more fleshed out here and I liked that .
Now to start on the bad side, the first thing i have to say is don't try analyze things too much because you will realize about how a lot of scenes and situations don't make sense at all, I guess the director and writer side was lacking because they went too hard on the immature brats that are too preoccupied with their grades and their dialogues can be very cringy at times, they changed the spheres to fit their action heavy show but then made them feel like billions of were attacking at every time while the kids ammo was infinite, I read comments saying that the aliens treated the kids different from adults and honestly it shows a lot.
I will spoil a bit of the webtoon because after the changes made to the show, I think the second half won't follow the original. In the webtoon the plot armor for the main cast isn't as obvious, some of the kids die and they aren't the dramatic beautiful sacrifice kind, they are fast, unexpected and have 0 beauty. The webtoon is more about how this group of kids are thrown to war and the scars that it leaves on them physically and mentally, but also how they learn to normalize what's happening around them and how scary that is.
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throw your common sense as far as possible
first episode okay, just a bunch of entitled spoiled brats at school doing what they do. then it's started going downhill pretty fast. Being a Science Fiction doesn't necessarily mean you can throw every common sense and basic logic down the drain. SF can be good and have a bit of basic common sense. And it's so funny that main characters can always escape deathly situation so easily, it's a joke. If you enjoy bloody scene and willing to throw your basic common sense, I think it's still watchable. If not, then don't waste your time. It's a very badly written SF.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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Just another overrated show.
This show doesn't deserve the 8,7 mark. I'm not the one who can watch a film while blocking my logical sense. The synopsis written here is much better than the storytelling in the show. They need much more details to show us the importance to draft the schoolers as reserve soldiers. Otherwise, it doesn't make any sense. Start from ep2, things got worse, the plot was pure garbage. A student died, but the military & the teacher tried to keep it secret? They didn't even inform his parents? Wth was that? Where was the responsibility? LoL. And suddenly, when they went outside, the streets were empty with no one. I was confused to see how they remained calm, asking "why it's so empty?" Did they evacuate the city? No detail at all, we were left guessing ourselves. In ep3, all the students opted to go home, but they were forbid. No details of how critical outside was. They were warned to be shot if they run. This is insane, it's not a duty but forcing to fight against their will. What government do that to their citizens, especially young & untrained ones? All adults go to the shelters, students fight the aliens. Oh, how sweet. ?Watch it if you like all the screaming & running, maybe seeing pretty girls shooting guns. But if you care about logical story, avoid it. This is one of the worst kdrama in terms of the story.
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Went into this with no expectations and left disappointed
Man, I really wanted to like this drama. And for a second I did, but then somewhere during episode 2 I started to get so fed up with the plot and characters. That annoyance only grew the more episodes I tried to watch, and I ended up skipping through most of 4 and then dropping it entirely.The production value is really good and while the concept is wild, it could've worked if handled better, but it ended up just being a mess.
First off, there were way too many characters. The show spent so much time trying to give each one a little bit of air time, but all that did was succeed in not giving anyone enough. If we don't have one solid character to root for, with good side characters, then why should the audience bother watching? People were dying right and left and I didn't care. I did like the platoon leader, but he seemed to be the only one with any backstory and depth.
Beyond not really caring about anyone, the plot was just ridiculous. Like, I get it, the whole idea is ridiculous, but the choices being made by the characters, specifically the military, made no sense.
I was trying to push through to the end because there's only 6 episodes, but there are better things I could watch and I don't want to waste my time anymore. Maybe I'm giving up too quickly and when/if I come back to this, I'll change my mind, but at this point, I doubt that'll happen.
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WASN'T EXPECTING IT TO BE SOO GOOD OMG I LOVE IT
THIS SERIES MADE ME CRY SO BAD ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????❤️?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????❤️?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????❤️?????????????????????????????????Esta resenha foi útil para você?
A Heart-Pumping Drama of Aliens and Survival
Duty After School is a captivating and intense drama that will have you on the edge of your seat. From the very first episode, you'll be hooked by its thrilling storyline and the visually stunning alien creatures that are featured throughout the series. The show's characters are well-developed, and their growth and weaknesses are portrayed in a realistic and relatable way that adds an extra layer of tension to each crisis situation they encounter.The CGI in Duty After School is truly impressive, and the design of the aliens, with their flower-like appearance, adds to the fear-factor of the show. However, it's important to note that this drama does not shy away from gore and blood, which may not be suitable for everyone's taste.
Despite its darker moments, Duty After School manages to strike a balance between comedy, light-hearted moments, and intense action scenes. Each episode ends on a crucial point, leaving you eagerly waiting for the next installment and making it the perfect show for a binge-watch session.
While the series may have some minor flaws, it's a must-watch for any fan of dystopian genres. Duty After School is a unique and realistic take on an alien invasion that sets it apart from other shows that simply ride the coattails of the zombie-drama success. So, if you're looking for a wild and exciting ride, buckle up and get ready to be immersed in the thrilling world of Duty After School.
FYI, you can go ahead and read the Webtoon from which this Kdrama has been adapted! you will not regret it!
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My Fav Survival Drama
Duty After School tells the story of Seongjin High School students in grade 3-2 who are assigned by the state to fight the mysterious monster spheres that invade the world, then the South Korean Ministry of Defense offers additional points for CAST to enter college for high school students who join the army.Duty after school isn't that scary because the monsters are small, but their movements are fast, so it surprised me when they attacked humans. Because the students wear weapons and army uniforms, i think this is a special point of interest for this drama.
This drama is very good and worth it to watch. The story is interesting and different from most survival dramas. There are many characters, but the screen time is quite average. This drama also has a humorous side typical of high school kids. While watching, I can memorize name of all students in class 3-2. Their friendship was so warm. Each character is realistic enough, So I can't really hate even if some are annoying.
For Part 1 a very charismatic character is Lieutenant Lee Chun Ho. He was acting tough but it was to protect the students. The ending is very emotional. How could Lee Chun Ho's struggle end like this ? Sodaejangnim.. you are the best platoon commander in the world♡
For Part 2 youngsoo who went crazy. I really hate him so much. Because for him, not going to college and being poor is more frightening than having to go to war. He is very selfish, for him it's okay to kill a friend than to destroy his college life. May he be placed in the deepest hell. I thought the ending would be different from the webtoon.. it's even scarier than the webtoon. Plot twist that made me crying for so long.
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One can easily understand why this drama is such a hit among fans. It has only six episodes, which are fast-paced but still give enough space to all the characters so we get to gradually know more about them. Each of the students is different, with different goals, dreams, and attitude, but when they come face to face with the alien menace, they are able to put theses differences aside and try to work like a proper team.This drama is a thriller with some almost horror moments mixed in, one I would never watch when it gets dark and I'm alone, but it was able to surprise me with some gold comedy moments as well, like when some of the students try to desert the school but were caught and were running around while the soldiers were chasing them and a lively music was playing in the background. And there were also moments that were both comedic and heart-warming like when the soldiers prepared the food for them and then the food battle began. Korea really knows how to mix genres well even if just for a few scenes!
The CGI of the aliens (especially the small star-like ones) was absolutely marvelous! I'm looking forward to part 2 of the drama especially if we will get to see the other bigger aliens as well and I can't wait to know what is their origin. And hopefully all the students and Won Bin manage to make it out alive!
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Une première partie dynamique et entraînante (à revoir sans hésitation)
Cette première partie n'est pas loin du petit coup de coeur. À savoir que je n'ai pas lu le webtoon (qui semble être différent sur pas mal de points), de ce fait mon avis ne concerne que le drama.Bien que la première partie ne soit que de six épisodes, le drama trouve son rythme et donne assez de matière et d'espace à tous les personnages (qui sont nombreux). On évolue avec eux. On s'attache à l'un, on déteste l'autre... Tous les profils y sont et la production a fait en sorte que tout fonctionne. Le casse-cou, la pleurnicheuse (bien gonflante celle-là), les têtes brûlées, les maladroits qui sont plus dangereux que les créatures, les leaders ou encore ceux qui hésitent et suivent finalement le mouvement etc.
Alors évidemment, inutile de vouloir prendre ce drama au pied de la lettre. Il possède beaucoup d'aspects irréalistes avec pour unique but, celui de divertir et il y arrive parfaitement. Entre comédie et scènes d'action, chaque fin d'épisode nous pousse vers le suivant, si bien qu'il est difficile de s'arrêter en cours de route. Certains moments sont glauques et ça mérite d'être mentionné pour celles et ceux qui sont sensibles sur ce point.
Les CGI sont spectaculaires. C'est rare qu'un drama donne autant sur ce point, et pourtant on ne pourra nier sa réussite ici. Les créatures sont importantes et elles sont respectées jusque dans leur création, traitement et mouvement. Elles en deviennent effrayantes et fascinantes avec des couleurs uniques et des bruits glaçants.
S'il y a bien une chose à retenir c'est leur esthétique. En revanche, Duty After School ne traite pas vraiment leur présence. Elles sont là, stagnent pendant des mois et attaquent soudainement la Terre. Fin de l'histoire. Si elles sont une menaces bien réelle pour la première partie, on en découvre peu à leur sujet et lorsque c'est le cas, c'est écarté.
En bref, si vous aimez le genre dystopique avec en plus des créatures extraterrestres, vous allez sûrement vous y perdre avec délice.
Si la partie 02 n'avait pas tout ruiné, aucun doute que Duty After School aurait été un des meilleurs dramas de 2023.
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How I Found Unexpected Delight in Alien Apocalypse
I thoroughly enjoyed the series! Despite not typically being a fan of alien invasion themes, I was drawn to it because of its resemblance to 'All of Us Are Dead,' and I didn't regret my decision. The execution of the storyline was impressive, and even though the main characters are students, their disorientation added to the entertainment value. My favorite character has to be 'Na RA'—she's like the Namra version in 'All of Us Are Dead': cool, mysterious, and incredibly capable, perhaps even more so than the boys. I appreciate the chemistry between Kimchi and her, although I understand it's not the main focus of the story. I hope they don't meet a tragic end. Given the apocalyptic alien theme, deaths are inevitable, and I was genuinely shocked when our team leader died in the ending. Overall, it was a fantastic series, and I'm hoping that Part 2 will deliver the same level of excitement!Esta resenha foi útil para você?
It started off pretty well and gave us enough exposition to explain the current situation, but suddenly stuff goes sideways and we see how inept and pathetic the Republic of Korea Armed Forces were. They are so undermanned that they had to rope in 3rd year High School students to help fill in the numbers.
Now these kids.... they make some really stupid decisions that had me asking if any group of rational people would make the same decisions they did. And some scenes made no sense, like in one scene they were stuck in a garage and the danger was coming in through the roof but the car keys were stuck behind a cabinet. They made it very clear it would be in any moment and yet found 10 minutes to draw lots to determine who would be bait and lure it away so somebody could try to grab the keys... the same amount of time they could have easily moved the cabinet and grabbed the keys! That is just one of many idiotic moments that had me cursing at my TV.
Best moment is the huge sacrifice at the end. Really emotional and was a great way to end part 1.
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