#NETFLIX HELLBOUND

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Hellbound review

★★★★☆

4 out of 5 stars cuz the ending made me cry and they killed off my fav character both of them

But Holy shit this show was so good although the main actor in the first half did horrible things he is an amazing actor hopefully once he gets over his addiction he can go back to acting in shows like this again but the plot was amazing i loved everything 'bout it, I couldn't stop talking about it for weeks I think it's a show alot of people can binge. I don't want to give away too much but the plot twists UGHHHH the plot twists honestly in my top 10 shows it's too good to not watch

[mistbornthief]

men will literally resurrect then take control of a fanatical religious cult to pit against the other fanatical religious cult they started to hide from the demonic gorillas that beat them to death only to become that which they fear most (demonic gorillas) instead of going to therapy

[goyurim]

if you're into horror, don't watch hellbound. it's not for you.

it's being marketed towards audiences who loved of us are dead or sweet home which... makes sense i guess given the netflix logo, multiple seasons, bingeworthy amount of episodes etc. but at it's essence it is such a Korean drama i think it would have done so much better on a national cable tv channel like jtbc or something.

western audiences are trashing so much on the second season especially but also the whole show in general bc they're so used to being spoon-fed answers. western media doesn't trust their audience to understand implicit ideas and concepts. stories that are more open-ended and push viewers to fill in gaps themselves instead of relying on the storytellers to justify everything are way too complex apparently. but mainly i think a lot of people don't understand how korean psychological thrillers work. it's not about the monsters. it's about the people.

hellbound, to me, since the first season has always been a character study more than anything. it's about love, life, death, and sacrifice. what these things mean to different people, and how they find meaning through them. the monsters are merely a plot device, how does the existence of them affect your understanding of the world around you? the world within yourself? does it change anything? would you have been the same in a world that wasn't hellbound?

korean fanatasy dramas tend to do this a lot, like in the golden spoon where it was never revealed who the old grandma selling these golden spoons was or where she even got them from, or even in rom-coms like lovely runner, where it's never explicitly stated why this random watch allows our main lead to time-travel. we make sense of it ourselves though - it was the character's motivations, their passions, their ambitions, their love - that made their ordinary worlds extraordinary. and that extraordinariness (?? is that even a word?) is depicted through symbols, like a spoon, or a watch, or even supernatural monsters that appear to steal your soul and send you to hell. but the story was never about the symbols, it's about the people affected by them, and how they sometimes end up influencing the symbols too.

hellbound is an excellent show that explores all these different themes while never removing the spotlight from individual people and their humanity. personally, i loved the first season, and the second season even more. the cast is incredible, the acting is superb, the cinematography is amazing, and the writing is very intentional and well thought out. i wish it was appreciated more bc it really doesn't deserve all of the negative reviews it's been getting.

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Hellbound (Season 2)

TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2024

Hellbound (Season 2, 2024, South Korea)

Director: Yeon Sang Ho

Writer: Yeon Sang Ho & Choi Gyu Seok (based on their own webtoon)

Mini-review:

I feel like I'm one of the few people who loved the first season of Hellbound. It used an original and terrifying concept to showcase a fascinating exploration of themes like religious fanaticism, sectarianism and media manipulation. And this second (and final?) season delivers the goods once again. Yeon Sang Ho continues to be a master director of action scenes, plus the performances he gets from this cast are simply superb. On top of that, the CGI is much better than it was in the first one; I'm glad they made an effort to improve on that. I'm sure many people will stay mad at the show for refusing to give clear answers until the very end, but I think that makes the viewer feel the same chaos as the characters. If this is really the end, I have to say I really enjoyed what this dark fantasy had to offer.

[4ever-always]

Hellbound 2 - 2024

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H Universe Awards 2024—Taking Over the Resident Grump (See the end)

These aren’t just awards; they’re reminders of how art can save lives, challenge perceptions, and bring beauty into our worlds.

Potential Lifesaver Award

🏆 Winner: Baby Reindeer (UK)

Care is not an invitation for possession. Self-hatred may get in the way of justice.

Raw. Unflinching. Devastating. Baby Reindeer doesn’t hold your hand—it grips your soul and refuses to let go. This Netflix original dives headfirst into the messy, painful realities of trauma and abuse. It’s a tough watch, but it just might change how you see the world.

Most Meaningful Character

🏆 Winner: Player 120 Cho Hyun-ju – Squid Game Season 2 (South Korea)

People are more than their circumstances.

Feminine yet fierce, tender but tough, Hyun-ju is a wake-up call to stop boxing people into stereotypes.

And her bond with Player 149 Jang Geum-ja? Absolute dynamite. This silver-haired grandma might not get gender identity, but her care for Hyun-ju speaks louder than any words. Together, they’re proof that humanity is messy, complicated, and full of surprises.

Most Thought-Provoking Series

🏆 Winner: Hell / Hellbound Season 2 (South Korea)

Human hubris isn’t about defying divine forces—it’s pretending to know what we don’t.

If Season 1 got characters questioning their beliefs, Season 2 left them spiraling. This supernatural K-horror goes beyond the shock factor to grapple with big questions about belief, morality, and the consequences of our assumptions.

Best Finale

🏆 Winner: Eternal Night Star River / Cringey Official English Title (Mainland China)

This finale hit us with the ultimate truth bomb: You can only love others fully when you love yourself first. (But Ziqi’s real problem? It’s not some conventional “demon” identity—it’s believing he is one.) Emotional, uplifting, and just the right amount of bittersweet.

Geekiest Series

🏆 Winner: Avatar: The Last Airbender (US)

Cultural depth? Check. Epic fight scenes? Double-check.

Avatar draws inspiration from Inuit and various Asian traditions, blending them into an action-packed adventure that’s as visually stunning as it is culturally rich. For fans of intricate world-building and diverse fighting styles, this series is a must-watch.

Best Aesthetics

🏆 Winner: Luxuriant Blossoms / Blossoms Shanghai (Mainland China and Hong Kong for cinematography)

Every frame of Blossoms Shanghai looks like it belongs in a film museum.

Wong Kar-wai’s signature style shines through, making this a feast for the eyes. And yes, the “director’s color-graded version” fixed those earlier hiccups, giving us the lush visuals we deserved.

Best Music

🏆 Winner: What Comes After Love (South Korea and Japan for soundtrack)

Each track is like a perfume note—delicate, layered, and unforgettable.

The music isn't just background noise; it’s an essential experience, taking you to new places with every note.

Notes and Reflections

Here’s the thing: there’s already a ton of online chatter about acting, directing, and writing. Why add to the noise? Awards in these areas just feel unnecessary—especially since acting, in particular, is so vulnerable to cultural differences. What’s more, assigning a “Best Drama” title is always subjective. Why should you impose your idea of what factors to include or exclude and how to weigh all the factors on everyone else?

On a personal level, Tibetan Sea Flower (or Adventure Behind The Bronze Door) is the drama that hit H hardest this year. Its breathtaking visuals, pulse-pounding directing, and sci-fi adventure kept H hooked. But let’s be honest—why should that matter to anyone else? Is it as thematically meaningful as some of the other dramas on this list? Probably not. Is its storytelling flawless? Not quite. The show repeats a certain trick, and when some big mysteries are revealed, it opts to tell rather than show.

For H, though, some of these choices make sense. Tibetan Sea Flower is part of the larger Lost Tomb franchise, and its place in this intricate, interconnected universe justifies a lot. It’s built for those of us who love Easter egg hunts and piecing together the big picture—something H finds thrilling. But is that enough for it to resonate universally? Not necessarily.

H's more level-headed pick for “Best Drama” would be any series recognized with the Potential Lifesaver Award—dramas that go beyond entertainment to deliver messages that genuinely matter. That's even if the drama conferred the honor were an artistic disaster. Is that something you can accept?

Finally, a word of caution: awards are often shaped by sampling errors. The dramas that get shortlisted—or even noticed—are frequently determined by marketing prowess and social media buzz, rather than their intrinsic quality or impact. Keep that in mind when appraising any list like this one.

📝Guest-authored by your cheery machine, with some edits, based on original version here. Hey, say you prefer the human grump's!

[silentblog997]

season 2 of Hellbound has started with a bang. everyone seems like they are part of mad max, purge type world now and im all for it. its totel chaos

[newsintheshell]

💫 NETFLIX GEEKED WEEK 2024: TRAILER, ANTEPRIME E ANNUNCI ARRIVATI CON IL GRANDE EVENTO!

Clip, date, novità sul cast di Avatar e One Piece e anche qualche annuncio a sorpresa!

Un po' in ritardo, ma vi ho portato anche il riassunto della Geeked Week '24.

Il grande evento virtuale di Netflix, dedicato ai fan di animazione, videogiochi e non solo, ci ha regalato un sacco di belle novità anche quest'anno.

La kermesse si è tenuta la scorsa settimana, ma prima non sono proprio riuscito a farci un post, fra l'Aniplex Online Fest 2024, il palinsesto autunnale di Crunchyroll e alte cose, fra cui anche vari impegni, siamo arrivati al martedì dopo, scusate 😅

ONE PIECE

Parliamo subito dei nuovi membri del cast, che entrano a far parte della ciurma di Netflix per l'attesa seconda stagione di quel mezzo miracolo (in cui nessuno lecitamente credeva), che si è rivelata essere la serie live action ispirata all'epopea di Oda.

Quest'anno, a condurre lo show della Geeked Week ad Atlanta c'era Joe Manganiello e non era lì per caso. L'attore ha infatti svelato che prenderà parte alla serie nel ruolo di Mr Zero/Crocodile, per poi annunciare che Miss All Sunday a.k.a. Nico Robin avrà le fattezze di Lera Abova!

Come fisicità direi che ci siamo, quelli del casting continuano a far un buon lavoro. Parole incredibili da dire quando si parla di una serie Netflix, non ci credo neanche io.

In più è stato mostrato anche Chopper, ma solo di spalle e di sfuggita. Per i più curiosi, qua c'è anche un tour del set dietro le quinte, in compagnia di Bagy in persona, Jeff Ward.

GUNDAM: REQUIEM FOR VENGEANCE

Mostrata una clip in anteprima tratta dalla miniserie di 6 episodi diretta da Erasmus Brosdau (Origin Zero, The Lord Inquisitor: Seed of Ambition), in arrivo sulla piattaforma dal 17 ottobre.

Le animazioni facciali dei soldati saranno anche un po' rigidine, ma quando l'occhione dello Zaku si accende, il neurone di attiva all'istante!

CASTLEVANIA: NOCTURNE

Mini teaser con al centro Alucard e Richter, che ci annuncia quando potremo vedere la seconda stagione della serie made in Powerhouse Animation Studios (Tomb Raider, Blood of Zeus), ispirata alla celebre saga di videogiochi di Konami: da gennaio 2025!

THE WITCHER: LE SIRENE DEGLI ABISSI

Altra clip in anteprima, stavolta presa direttamente dal nuovo film d'animazione con protagonista il mitico Strigo dai capelli bianchi creato da Andrzej Sapkowski, in uscita l'11 febbraio 2025.

Lo spezzone è presentato dal grande Doug Cockle, la voce di Geralt nei videogiochi che lo hanno reso famoso al grande pubblico.

Il piccolo banter con Ranuncolo è carino, ma per sicurezza continuo a tenere incrociate le dita per un lavoro almeno con una parvenza di fedeltà al racconto originale (“Un Piccolo Sacrificio”)... con Netflix è un po' difficile, lo so.

DEVIL MAY CRY

Rimaniamo in casa Studio Mir (Dota: Dragon’s Blood, The Witcher: Le Sirene degli Abissi) e fomentiamoci un po' con un'altra celebrità, che guarda caso non è propriamente umana, caccia mostri e ha una chioma candida: l'unico e inimitabile Dante, figlio di Sparda!

Gli 8 episodi della nuova serie tratta dalla storica saga di videogiochi targata Capcom, arriveranno in streaming da aprile 2025. We are locked and loaded, baby!

ARCANE

Quest'anno possiamo saltare ottobre e andare direttamente a novembre, per favore? Dopo questa clip con dark Vi io non posso più aspettare!

La seconda e ultima stagione della mia personale serie tv dell'anno 2021, che ricordo essere ispirata al grande universo di League of Legends, verrà pubblicata ancora una volta in tre atti: il primo arriverà il 9 novembre, il secondo il 16 novembre e il terzo il 23 novembre.

Fortiche, continua a creare capolavori di questo calibro e la mia vita è tua! Non scherzo, questi ragazzi sembra abbiano veramente un tocco magico, che spero non perdano mai; hanno creato qualcosa di speciale e ne voglio ancora!

CYBERPUNK

Netflix e CD Projekt Red hanno ufficialmente annunciato di star collaborando, per riportarci a Night City con un nuovo progetto di animazione!

Non si sono sbottonati sui dettagli, ma restiamo in trepidante attesa.

TOMB RAIDER: LA LEGGENDA DI LARA

Uscito anche il trailer doppiato per la serie animata che, dal 10 ottobre, porterà sui nostri schermi Lara Croft.

Chi ha familiarità con i videogiochi reboot di Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider e Shadow of the Tomb Raider), riconoscerà subito la voce di Benedetta Ponticelli!

Gran bel tocco di continuità per tutti i fan, visto che la storia sarà ambientata dopo gli eventi raccontati nella trilogia della sopravvissuta, per l'appunto.

AVATAR - LA LEGGENDA DI AANG

Sapevamo già che la seconda stagione era stata confermata, ma ora la produzione è ufficialmente iniziata. Non c'è ancora una finestra di uscita, ma nel frattempo è stato svelato un nuovo membro del cast!

A calarsi nei panni del mio adorabile gremlin della terra preferito c'è Miya Cech. Qui sotto il breve teaser che anticipa l'arrivo di Toph Beifong nella serie.

SAKAMOTO DAYS

Si vociferava già all'annuncio della serie, ma ora è confermato: l'action family comedy, basata sul popolare manga di Yuto Suzuki, arriverà in simulcast a partire da gennaio 2025.

L'anime è diretto da Masaki Watanabe (KADO - The Right Answer, Battle Spirits) ed è una produzione TMS Entertainment (Dr. Stone, Rent-a-Girlfriend).

HELLBOUND

La miniserie horror thriller sudcoreana, diretta da Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan, Kiseiju - La zona grigia), tornerà con una seconda stagione il 25 ottobre, giusto in tempo per Halloween.

Per chi non lo sapesse, l'adattamento live action si basa sull'omonimo fumetto, in due volumi, pubblicato dal regista assieme a Choi Gyu-Seok.

MAGIC THE GATHERING

È VIVA! ESISTE ANCORA! Questa era completamente sparita dal 2019, quando al primo annuncio doveva avere alle spalle addirittura i fratelli Russo.

Non è più così, a quanto pare, visto che il rilancio parla di una nuova direzione creativa, da parte dello showrunner e produttore esecutivo Terry Matalas (Star Trek: Picard, 12 Monkeys), in compagnia di Patrick Osborne (Nimona, Winston) come regista supervisore e produttore.

Io sono un fan del gioco di carte da quando si chiamava Magic L'Adunanza, spero che Hasbro e la Wizards abbiano preparato dei bei borsoni di soldi, perché pretendo una gran serie animata e non voglio scherzi.

Il Multiverso ha un potenziale enorme ed è pieno di luoghi, personaggi e storie interessanti. Sapevamo già che avremmo cominciato con Chandra, ma dall'inconfondibile silohuette direi che nel frattempo si è ufficialmente aggiunto anche Ajani.

SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH

Ubisoft ritira fuori il povero Sam Fisher per piazzarlo ovunque, meno che in un nuovo videogioco di Splinter Cell 😭

Sono passati più di 10 anni dall'ultimo e non sono riusciti neanche a fare il remake del primo iconico capitolo della saga stealth. Troppo impegnati a mungere Assassin's Creed a quanto pare...

Però, l'annuncio a sorpresa di questa serie animata mi dà un pochina di speranza. Forse. (Non troppa visto l'andazzo recente della situazione di Ubisoft)

Nel progetto sono coinvolti gli studi Sun Creature e Fost, con al comando Guillame Dousse e Félicien Colmet-Daage.

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📷 NetflixKR: Official Posters

Hellbound, 2021

[anarchang3l]

Can’t believe they released season 2 of Hellbound and Nobody told me.

I usually don’t rock with fantasy but this show is so good at being driven by compelling characters.

Not to be an American to this k-drama, but Secretary Lee is Nancy Pelosi to me.

[potencjalnieinteresujacedziela]

Pod koniec roku 2021 ukazał się charakterystyczny, koreański serial, który swoją pomysłowością i rozmachem przyćmił niejedną anglojęzyczną produkcję. Stał się kulturowym fenomenem i już 3 lata później doczekał się drugiego sezonu. O czym mowa? Oczywiście o Hellbound!

Jeśli waszym pierwszym skojarzeniem było Squid Game, to całkiem słusznie, bo Hellbound nie było żadnym fenomenem, a Squid Game w owym czasie zgarnęło całą chwałę i to do niego bardziej pasuje ten opis. Wydawać by się mogło, że data premiery 2 miesiące po tak popularnym serialu może być strzałem w stopę, ale Hellbound najwyraźniej nieźle sobie poradził, skoro dostał zielone światło na drugi sezon. Co więcej, tym razem to Hellbound ukazał się jako pierwszy, a na Squid Game nadal jeszcze czekamy.

Ale o czym to właściwie jest? Garstce ludzi nagle zaczyna się pokazywać tajemnicza twarz podająca datę i godzinę ich śmierci. I potem rzeczonego dnia pojawiają się 3 piekielne goryle, które spuszczają im brutalny łomot i spopielają ich ciała. Nikt nie wie skąd to się wzięło, ani jak to powstrzymać i ludzie szybko dorabiają do tego interpretację, że goryle są boskimi egzekutorami, a ich ofiary to grzesznicy, którzy zasłużyli na swój los. Teoria wydaje się mieć sens, ale nie mamy potwierdzenia i bardziej pobłażliwi w osądzie ludzie stają się wrogami wierzącej części społeczeństwa.

Bo ten serial jest nie tyle o próbach wyjaśnienia tego nadprzyrodzonego zjawiska, a o sporach między ludźmi kierujących się różnymi ideami. Mamy grupę kolesi, którzy przerobili Koreę na państwo wyznaniowe, paranoicznych fanatyków, którzy uważają ich za fałszywych proroków i gości nie opowiadających się po żadnej ze stron, ale zaangażowanych w spory. Ogólnie bardzo solidna produkcja. Moim jedynym zarzutem jest to, że egzekucje są niepotrzebnie tak brutalne i ich jedynym celem jest chyba tylko dodatkowe szokowanie widza. Egzekutorzy i tak są nie do zatrzymania, więc mogliby po prostu podejść, zabrać duszę grzesznika i sobie pójść.

A zakończenie drugiego sezonu daje podwaliny pod potencjalnie przewrotny finał, więc mam nadzieję, że seria będzie kontynuowana.

[mistbornthief]

this just in: being beaten to death by demonic gorillas is a traumatic experience

[thebkthings]

Netflix Hellbound Season 2 Review - The Worldview is Established, But…

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Hellbound Season 2 Started Filming - Latest Information Animenga

Netflix has announced that the long-awaited second season of South Korean fantasy thriller Hellbound is in production.

[night-night-stories-before-bed]

God partied so hard he sent a newborn to Hell 😭 I am still laughing so hard at that part, like bro! The fuck?

the gods of the hellboundverse just said fuck it, everybody’s going to hell, as if there was a disparity between heavenbound and hellbound, so they just started plucking people at random including a newborn 💀💀💀

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Heres a list of movies and shows i recommend

And where to watch the links are my review on them (updated 04/30/25)

All of us are dead (korean) (horror) (TV) (Season 1) (Netflix)

Alice in borderland  (Japanese) (scifi/thriller) (TV) (season 1-2) (Netflix)

The sound of magic (Korean) (fantasy) (TV) (Netflix)

Midnight  (korean) (horror/thriller) (movie) (Tubi)

Mourning grave (korean) (horror) (movie) (Tubi)

Death bell (korean) (horror) (movie) (YouTube)

Death bell 2 the bloody camp (korean)  (horror) (movie) (YouTube)

Squid game (korean)  (thriller) (TV) (Netflix)

The mimic (korean) (horror) (movie) (Tubi)

Gonjiam haunted asylum (korean) (horror) (movie) (Tubi)

Sweet home (korean) (thriller) (TV) (Netflix)

As the gods will (Japanese) (horror/thriller) (movie) (Crunchy Roll)

The wailing (korean) (horror) (movie) (Tubi)

Extra curricular (Korean)   (thriller) (TV) (Netflix)

Incantation (tai) (horror) (movie) (Netflix)

My name (Korean) (crime/thriller) (TV) (Netflix)

Train to Busan (Korean) (thriller/horror)(movie) (Tubi/YouTube)

Money Heist Korea (Korean) (crime/thriller) (TV) (Netflix)

#ALIVE (Korean) (thriller/horror) (movie) (Netflix)

Ju-on origins (Japanese) (horror) (TV) (Netflix)

The divine fury 1 (Korean) (paranormal horror) (movie) (Tubi)

The con artists (Korean) (thriller) (movie) (Tubi)

Monster (Korean) (horror/thriller) (movie) (Tubi)

The Silent Sea (Korean) (Sci-fi) (TV) (Netflix)

Our love story (Korean) (LGBTQ+(gxg)/slice of life) (Movie) (Tubi)

Hellbound (Korean) (Dark Fantasy) (TV) (Netflix)

Re/member (Japanese) (supernatural horror) (Movie) (Netflix)

The raincoat killer (Korean) (Crime TV/Crime documentary) (TV) (Netflix)

Cinderella (Korean) (movie) (horror) (Youtube)

The doll master (Korean) (Movie) (Horror) (YouTube)

I saw the devil (Korean) (Horror) (Movie) (Tubi)

Silenced (Korean) (Drama) (Movie) (Netflix)

Hansel and Gretel (Korean) (Horror) (Movie) (Tubi)

Zom 100: bucket list of the dead (Japanese) (comedy/thriller) (movie) (Netflix)

Strangers from hell (Korean) (horror/thriller/crime) (TV) (Roku channel)

Steel Rain: Summit (Korean) (action/thriller) (movie) (Roku Channel/Tubi)

Unlocked (movie) (Korean) (thriller/crime) (Netflix)

A Killer Paradox (Show) (Korean) (Thriller/crime) (Netflix)

Parasyte: The Grey (Show) (Korean) (thriller/horror) (Netflix)

The untamed (Chinese) (Thriller) (TV) (Netflix)

Hidden Blade (Chinese) (Action/thriller) (movie) (YouTube)

Formed Police Unit (Chinese) (Action) (movie) (YouTube)

Born To fly (Chinese) (Action) (Movie) (YouTube)

Weak Hero class 1/2 (Korean) (action) (show) (Netflix)

Urban Legends (Korean) (horror) (movie) (Tubi)