Glitch

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.

I'm usually not into shows about aliens or outer space (with a few rare exceptions), but I watched Glitch anyway in support of Jeon Yeobeen because I'm a fan of her. I saw some clips of the show online and it looked like it might actually be entertaining. Glitch has some really funny scenes as well as some relatable ones that tug at the heartstrings. I love a good urban fantasy series, thriller, or mystery. Glitch has those elements of sci-fi and suspense. That being said, I also lost interest at some points because some storylines seemed to drag on with no real substance while others felt rushed and unfinished. There were so many plot holes. I was left a bit confused on a few things after finishing the whole series. I don't think there will be another season, so there will never be any further explanation. All of the actors had great chemistry so I enjoyed that aspect of the show. There was potential with the church / cult storyline, and I typically like movies and shows about religion and the occult, but Glitch really fumbled it. This show had the potential to be a lot better, but I was left feeling like it was kind of pointless. There's only 10 episodes and each was so chaotic with too many things going on and side characters with their own agendas. Glitch fails to develop these characters and storylines enough. It all falls flat. Some of the characters also did some really dumb things which annoyed me because they're all supposed to be grown adults aged 30+ lol Overall, the show is highly unrealistic and frustrating at times, but it's mostly entertaining if you can get passed all that. I think if the ending had been better, I could say it was a good show. The ending especially was anticlimactic. It was bizarre and confusing in a frustratingly lackluster way not a cool thought provoking way. I found myself thinking things like, "That's it?" and "What was that even supposed to mean? What was the point?" . Glitch could be quite enjoyable if you don't take it seriously at all and you're not a critical viewer. If you're watching it for the aliens, you'll be disappointed. It's not nearly as much about aliens as you'd expect. Give it a chance if you like K dramas with a supernatural twist. This show isn't for everyone though.

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 was kind of surprised to see a Korean Sci-Fi drama when I looked up a list, and I'm happy I watched it! It ended up being a cute story about friendship more than romance (which is why I'm assuming it got bad reviews). And I will admit, the dubbing was really bad acting, so watch it with subtitles if you can, because the real voices are well done, and kudos to the actors. I liked the mystery and drama, and it was all really well done. I"m trying to think of something bad about it, and other than the English dub, I don't really think there is one. Now I'm just trying to fill space, so here we go!

The theme of this show isn't the kind that interests me, but I decided to give it a chance.

With the exception of the stupid appearance of the alien with a baseball helmet on his head, the story isn't that bad.

Cults in Korea are a scary reality, mixed with the UFO theme and everything else, it gave the show a "Scooby-Doo" vibe, which was actually fun and interesting to watch. If you were a fan of the cartoon as a child, you'll understand what I mean. Im Jin Ah's acting, as always, is excellent, and I can say that she was my favorite character in the entire plot.

I recommend the show to anyone looking for light, fun entertainment with a hint of mystery and suspense. The special appearance by Son Sook (older Back Yoon Seo) was a very pleasant surprise, I always love all of her characters.