The apocalyptic Korean thriller Sweet Home finally dropped its final season on Netflix on July 19th.
Set in a world where humanity’s darkest desires turn people into monstrous creatures, Season 3 throws the remaining survivors into chaos as the monstrous transformations finally reach their end, giving rise to a nascent neohumanity.
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The show quickly rose to the top of the charts. The day after its release, Sweet Home ranked first on FlixPatrol’s TOP 10 TV Shows on Netflix list in South Korea and seventh worldwide. It received the most enthusiastic responses in South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, where it ranked first. Currently, it holds the fifth spot globally.
However, Sweet Home wasn’t loved by everyone. Season 2’s issues with a sprawling cast and complex storylines continued, and some viewers were turned off by the excessive violence. The fight scenes were compared to splatter films, with some feeling the brutality was unnecessary. This sentiment is reflected in the online chatter surrounding Season 3, with comments like “Stuck with it out of loyalty,” “Just gore, no message,” and “Zero plausibility.”
Despite the criticism, Sweet Home has undeniably made a mark. Industry insiders credit the show with introducing Korean creature content to the global stage. According to Netflix, the positive reception of Sweet Home, coupled with its advancements in VFX technology, paved the way for other Korean creature features like Parasyte: The Grey, Hellbound, and Gyeongseong Creature.
Sweet Home also served as a launching pad for new talent. When the series first premiered, actors like Song Kang, Lee Do Hyun, Go Min Si, Park Gyu Young, and Go Yoon Jung were relatively unknown. Through their work on Sweet Home, they’ve made a lasting impression on viewers around the world.
Now, let’s take a look at how international audiences are reacting to Sweet Home Season 3:
