This is a review of Gyeongseong Creature season 2, released on Netflix on September 27th. It feels like a completely different drama compared to season 1, and I anticipate explosive action if season 3 is produced with this atmosphere.
Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 consists of 7 episodes.
Season 1 had 10 episodes and I understand that both seasons were filmed together.
The fact that season 2 is 3 episodes shorter and ends with an odd number of 7 episodes suggests careful consideration by the director.
Season 1 received criticism for its slow pacing after its release.
It covered a lot of ground, including the social backdrop of the Japanese occupation, character introductions, the creature’s story, the romance between the leads, and action sequences.
This led to negative reviews due to the slow pacing and scattered focus and it seems the director took this feedback into account when editing season 2.
The pacing is notably faster. While character introductions are unnecessary in season 2, events immediately following season 1 are also summarized concisely.
The deaths of important characters from season 1 are briefly shown.
It seems like the initial plan was for 10 episodes, similar to season 1, but it was edited down to 7.
This shortening makes the story progression feel somewhat forced.
The explanations for new characters are brief, making it difficult to empathize with them. This could be the biggest weakness of season 2.
However, the fast pace eliminates boredom.
The action scenes are significantly enhanced, making me wish I could watch them on a bigger screen.
The story may have regressed, but the action has improved.
The romance between the leads is also significantly reduced.
The atmosphere progresses without such scenes, even though I felt there was room for more beautiful moments.
If season 3 is produced, the intensified action and fast-paced story seem to be building towards a final explosion… Season 2 ends without this explosion, suggesting a setup for season 3, although there’s no news about it yet.
Since the creatures didn’t escape into the world in season 2, season 3 is likely to depict a war against creatures that have emerged. The post-credits scene hints at this…
Whether season 3 will be produced remains to be seen.
Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 Review
The setting shifts to the present day, eliminating the social backdrop of the Japanese occupation. This creates a sense of emptiness. The reason for the creatures’ continued existence and the new villains’ actions are unclear…
Nevertheless, I personally enjoyed the enhanced action and fast-paced progression. I sincerely hope season 3 is produced, delivering an explosive action SF drama.