Zombieverse is a Korean Netflix horror show that tries to emulate the success of productions like Run for the Money and Physical: 100. The show has a high production value, it is a fast-paced series with multiple shots and camera angles on different settings, and focuses more on the reactions of the survivors than the zombies themselves who look like a disorganized bunch of walking dead rejects.
In any case, the show tells us the stories of a group of Zombie apocalypse survivors who met up to be in some sort of reality dating show, but things go south when the Zombies are unleashed, and they must do whatever they can to stay alive.
As to the series’ conclusion, I am going to share with you what I consider my interpretation of this production. I will be giving out a few spoilers because context is needed, and if you don’t like that, then watch the series first, then come back here.
Zombieverse Plot Explained
Zombieverse delivers a Korean take and reaction at would be a Zombie apocalyptic outbreak at the heart of Seoul. With a provoking and intense story, we are taken through a journey of scares, human nature, alliances, and the drive to develop survival instincts at a metropolis when things go utterly dysfunctional.
Episode one kicks off with a group of people being cast for a dating show, but then, the zombies are unleashed. They flee the studio and try to survive, being joined by others who are in other parts of the city. In the second episode, we see that these people are pretty much on their own, and it is every man for themselves.
Unlike shows like The Walking Dead, this Korean production puts a little camera work to make it look as if the zombies and the protagonists are in some sort of game, with overhead displays, captions, and area-of-effect symbolism.
And like most zombie shows, if you’re bitten, you’re infected, so you’re out. The show takes its time to give us some conversational scenes between characters to tell us how they are going to work through this crisis together, and the narrative intensifies as they find more survivors with bigger egos and desires to lead the bunch.
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Zombieverse Ending Explained
In any case, Zombieverse is no The Walking Dead. It’s funny, it does give you the occasional scare, and it does give you the random act of heroic salvation. Still, it’s a show that works its way to chapter eight, where all the survivors, after running through supermarkets, streets, and offices, end up at a Ferris wheel park as they wait for a boat to arrive.
They have to hold out because that boat’s arrival is very slow, they’re alone and scared, and then their individual egoism begins to pop up. As they fend off the zombies, they gather around to talk about what’s next. They get on top of the Ferris Wheel to have it spin around to avoid the zombies, eventually sacrificing one of the survivors. And after that, the important question pops up: Who makes it out alive?
Hong-Chul and Patricia Die
Hong-Chul locks himself with Na-Rae, who’s just laughing hysterically because she knows they’re close to dying. As for the rest, Tsuki, DinDin, Patricia, Dex, and Si-Young must leave. Since Hong-chul is dead, as well as Na-re and Kwachu, only five remain and must make the run for their lives.
The Dock Splits Them Up
The five-run as fast as they can to the coast; the boat is there, and when they get it, Patricia’s antics wake the captain; he cuts the rope, leaving her, Dex, and Si-Young stranded on the docks. Dex doesn’t want to die, jumps into the freezing water, puts on a flotation device, and the group is now split.
The Rest
In order to avoid being kicked from the boat, Tsuki and DinDin make the decision to stick together and keep their mouths shut while aboard it. Our three survivors are left on their own to fight the approaching zombie horde once the dock’s gates break. But hold on, and someone is coming! Who’s that?
A bus rushes in and pulls up next to them. The three rush onboard and discover that they aren’t really expecting a boat after all. It turned out that these were the bus’s coordinates! Tsuki and DinDin aren’t on the rescue boat after all that, though!
The couple is forced to put on life jackets in this sweet little turn after they realize they are on the incorrect boat. As the bus drives forward and enters the sea, the three survivors are actually no longer stranded. Actually, it serves as a boat as well.
Conclusion
Zombieverse concludes with an ending that seems to bring every character and their story to a conclusion, and it does tease with an epilogue with the zombie version of Hong-Chul going all over the place with the zombie epidemic still being a threat.
It seems like a done deal. Like I’ve said, this is no “The Walking Dead,” so if you’re into the zombie deal from Korea, you’ll have a fun time watching it but don’t expect the in-depth story character development that a show like AMC’s TWD would give you.
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