Fight for Humanity: Sweet Home Season 2 Review

In Season 2 of Sweet Home, Song Kang and the cast return for an even more intense fight for their lives as humanity faces apocalyptic horrors. Our review of the first three episodes reveals a rude awakening for the characters as they navigate the aftermath of their epic battles. The military becomes involved as Cha Hyun-soo and Ui-myeong continue their search for others like them, while the tenants of the Green Home apartments are taken to a supposed safe zone.

Get ready for even more chaos, bloodshed, and heartache in Sweet Home Season 2. The battle for humanity against the monsters intensifies as the main characters do whatever it takes to survive and find a possible cure and salvation. The action-packed K-drama trailers are just a taste of what's to come in the first three episodes.

Sweet Home Season 2 starts where it left off, and then some

The second season of the K-drama picks up immediately after the cliffhanger finale, seamlessly blending the storyline and introducing new characters. Expanding beyond the tenants, Sweet Home Season 2 now includes the military, more survivors, and a mad scientist who believes humans are the infection.

The world outside the Green Home apartments presents a chaotic challenge for the characters. Watching the first three episodes feels like seeing three feature-length movies, difficult to believe that the season has a total of eight episodes.

In contrast to the first season, Sweet Home Season 2 takes a significant departure right from the start in the way that Hyun-soo perceives the monsters. Some monsters are born from deep-rooted desires and are meant to be evil, but what if they still retain their humanity within? Hyun-soo becomes the link between humanity and monstrosity.

Now, let's address the burning question on everyone's mind. What happens to Hyun-soo and the other main characters? Without giving any spoilers, it's safe to say that Hyun-soo undergoes a dramatic transformation from being a loner struggling to hold onto his humanity to becoming a hero drenched in blood. He refuses to let go of his human identity and is determined to save the world, even if it means enduring pain. However, the most significant aspect of Sweet Home Season 2 is Hyun-soo's crucial role in the cause. What makes him so special?

The cast and effects are both *chef’s kiss*

The other characters are truly remarkable. They quickly realize that the world has changed drastically, and they cannot rely on anyone to save them – not even the government. Both new and familiar characters are forced to fend for themselves. One thing is for sure. Viewers will be left in shock by the end of the third episode, with cliffhangers that will alter the course of Sweet Home Season 2, and perhaps Season 3.

Song Kang shines in Season 2 of Sweet Home as his character undergoes a transformation from his old self, striving to bring peace between humans and monsters amidst the apocalypse. He discovers that the hatred for monsters is not one-sided.

Lee Jin-uk reprises his role as Ui-myeong, embodying the ferocity, insanity, and desire for a new world order of monsters over humans. Go Min-si returns as Eun-yoo, still tough but experiencing a noticeable change after the loss of her brother as she sets out on her own journey.

In Sweet Home Season 2, the standout character to focus on is Yi-kyung (Lee Si-young), a former firefighter on a quest for answers about her fiancé. She undergoes a startling realization as she grapples with the duality of her survival instincts and the vulnerability of her shattered heart. Meanwhile, newcomer Oh Jung-se delivers a captivating performance as scientist Im, portraying a mad scientist who views the apocalypse as his chance for personal gain, rather than in support of humanity.

Sweet Home Season 2 review score: 5/5

Sweet Home Season 2 takes the impressive use of CGI from Season 1 and raises the stakes to a whole new level. With a larger world to explore and an expanded cast of characters, the action is ramped up with intense gunfire, explosive moments, copious amounts of blood, and a wide array of monstrous creatures unlike anything seen before.

Season 2 of Sweet Home is a stunning follow-up to the apocalyptic horror K-drama, delivering more thrills and chills with each episode. It expertly blends gritty action, gruesome horror, heart-wrenching drama, and a poignant exploration of the human experience.

The talented cast brings the story to new heights, embodying the various stages of change that define life in the apocalypse. The first three episodes are sure to leave fans craving more, with the rest of the season poised to redefine the world of K-drama horror.

Read more of Dexerto’s K-drama coverage here, details about Death’s Game here, and where you can read the original Sweet Home K-drama here.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am thrilled about the release of Sweet Home Season 2. The first season left me craving more, and I can't wait to see how the story unfolds in the new season. The trailers have already given us a glimpse of the chaos, bloodshed, and heartache that we can expect, and I'm sure the full season will be even more intense.

I'm particularly interested in seeing how the characters develop in the new season. In the first season, we saw them struggling to survive in a world overrun by monsters. Now, they will have to deal with the aftermath of their epic battles and the involvement of the military. I'm also curious to see how the characters will interact with the new characters, such as the mad scientist who believes humans are the infection.