Goodbye Earth
Goodbye Earth

Goodbye Earth

2024TV ShowEndedKorean

As an asteroid hurtles towards Earth with nothing to stop it, one determined teacher fights to keep her former students safe — no matter the cost.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Kim Jin-minGenres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set in the final 200 days before an asteroid collision with Earth, the series follows the lives of people grappling with the impending apocalypse. A middle school teacher finds herself protecting her students, while a scientist desperately searches for a way to avert the disaster. The narrative explores themes of survival, human connection, and the choices people make when faced with the end of the world.

Critical Reception

Goodbye Earth has received generally positive reviews, with praise for its emotional depth, compelling performances, and tense atmosphere. Critics have highlighted its exploration of human nature under extreme duress and its thoughtful portrayal of existential dread. Some noted the pacing could be slow at times, but overall it's considered a thought-provoking apocalyptic drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional resonance and character-driven storytelling.
  • The series effectively captures the fear and uncertainty of an impending global catastrophe.
  • Performances, particularly from Ahn Eun-jin, are a standout element.

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Fun Fact

The series is based on the Japanese novel 'Shūmatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii Desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii Desu ka?' by Kumo Kagura and illustrated by Shiki.

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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한

Yohan Yukiya Ses...

Prime example of: 1. Useless English title. 2. Wrong marketing message. The original Japanese and Korean titles are **more accurate**. The English title «Goodbye Earth» sets the wrong expectations, which leads to disappointment from ...