Glitch

As is usual for Korean material we see in the West the production values of GLITCH are really high, its a joy to see such well-made television, much better in so many ways than British (I'm British) or US (which is often just a collection of production cliches that add up to nothing, aimed at a teenage audience). And again, as usual, the two female leads are brilliant, completely believable and again, a joy to watch. The plot/storyline is gripping, particularly over the first five episodes we genuinely did not see what might happen next (and we are longtime sf fans with for me over five decades of reading and films). It was easy to become completely immersed in the world of Jihyo and Bo Ra, fascinating characters with so much implied backstory, and really care about what happened to them.

OK, there are some weaknesses - Asian television always seems to have some problems with continuity and once you know you can't help noticing it, And like so many Asian serials it tends to lose a but of heat on the last lap - which brought it down from 10 to 9 star rating for me. (But then - how many Western series end completely satisfactorily - why can;t I think of one right now?) We watched this in two episode blocks over five evenings, and I have to say it was the best tv time of 2022 so far. NB - this is as much character driven as plot driven, which might not be what some 'sci-fi' viewers want.

I see others calling it boring, confusing, or just not good but I honestly loved it.

At the end of every episode I found myself thinking "damn I like this show" Watching it just gave me this unique happy feeling that I can't quite describe.

It was serious, thrilling at times, silly at times, and wasn't constantly go go go which I loved!

(Although it did have some dark themes like cults, suicide, and being drugged, so if you have a hard time with that stuff I wouldn't recommend watching it.)

You know that feeling when you finish a show you liked and you're like "ugh, well what am I gonna watch now? It's going to be so hard to find another show that I enjoy as much as this one" I finished the show minutes ago and that's exactly how I'm feeling now.

Recently I've been starting shows, getting about halfway through, then the urge to keep watching goes away and I'm left disappointed and wanting to find something else, so the fact that I finished this show AND enjoyed each and every episode means quite a lot.

I'll be honest it's not as sci-fi and has more to do with a cult than the synopsis leads you to think, I mean there's definitely sci-fi and much of the plot has to do with aliens and UFOs but there's a lot more cult action than you'd think.

I also have to add, the character (and Nana, the actress who plays) Bo-ra is SO hot. So, idk, do with that what you will

Anyways I know this review was everywhere but all that to say I very much recommend watching this. Still, ya know, just read the reviews and decide for yourself if you'd you're interested or not.

People seem to either love this show or find it disappointing. I loved it an see no reason for such a low score. I didn't find it slow or too long, and I loved the ending, or pehaps I should say several endings.

The chemistry between the two leading ladies is really good (they seem to be friends off screen too). Will watch this again.

The theme of aliens, mental health and the cult could have been explored somewhat deeper, as it raised a lot of interesting quetions. The effects were reasonable and I liked the plot twists.

The ai theme is really about love and helping each other through good times and bad, Even the cult was based on love, but a love that has become twisted and abused by others, not for money, but power.

Is this a fewer dream? Yep. And this is a good one. When you finish this show, you won't forget it-not because it's flawless, but because it's unapologetically weird.

Glitch fully embraces its absurdity, diving headfirst into the bizarre without hesitation. It's a mix of sci-fi, mystery, and pure chaos, yet somehow, it just works.

The humor is offbeat, the plot unpredictable, and the entire experience feels like a fever dream in the best way possible. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you're like me-into weird, dark shows that break the mold and keep you guessing-this one's worth watching.

This is a really interesting show. Lots of ideas going on with just the right amount of reveal.

It's important to go into this expecting something more like K-PAX with its unexplained nuances, but with some quirky Korean humour thrown in. Because this isn't going to spoon-feed you like a lot of other content does. Which is where I think a lot of the negative reviews have come from.

That said, this isn't a show about subtlety. The acting is a little exaggerated, the twists get a little predictable in the second half of the series (assuming you're paying attention) and there's plenty of convenient coincidences. However I personally don't think that affects the overall quality of the show because it is intended to be as much. Comedy as it is a thriller. The exaggerated elements being a parody of thriller tropes. Which, for me at least, this show successfully pulls off.

Ultimately if you're after a show with a bit of a mystery but one that also doesn't take itself seriously, then you will enjoy this.

A couple of recommendations when watching this: 1. Watch with subtitles rather than dubbing 2. Make sure you don't prematurely skip the credits because a couple of episodes include a skit that offer a little more insight.