"Happiness" is a Korean thriller series about two longtime friends who find themselves trapped inside an apartment building during a deadly zombie outbreak. I finally watched "Happiness", and honestly, I wish I had started it sooner. The story follows two friends who have known each other since their school days. Years later, both are working in different government departments and living very different lives. But everything changes when a mysterious drug begins turning people into violent infected monsters. Most of the series takes place inside a large apartment complex where residents suddenly find themselves trapped and cut off from the outside world. What makes "Happiness" stand out is that it isn't just about zombies. Yes, the infected are dangerous and create plenty of tense moments, but the real focus is often on the people trapped inside the building. Their fears, selfish decisions, relationships, and survival instincts become just as importan...
So I just watched If Wishes Could Kill on Netflix… and honestly, I wasn’t planning to talk about it this much, but I kind of have to.
Because this is one of those series that hooks you before you even realize it.
The concept sounds simple at first. Imagine there’s an app on your phone… where any wish you make actually comes true.
Sounds fun, right?
Good grades — done.
Love life — fixed.
Revenge — handled.
But yeah… it’s not that simple. Because the moment your wish gets fulfilled… something else happens. And that “something” is what turns this into a proper dark experience.
What I liked is how quickly the series pulls you in. You start with one episode… then you’re already thinking about the second… then the third… and before you realize it, you’re deep into it. It keeps feeding you one big question:
How is this even possible? How can a simple app do something like this? And instead of giving you instant answers, the show makes you wait.
The first three episodes feel like a fast, intense ride. But then around episodes 4, 5, and 6… the pace slows down. This is where the show starts explaining things — why it’s happening, how it works. And yeah, this is the part where your patience gets tested a bit. But it matters. Because once you reach the final episodes, everything starts hitting differently again.
One thing I’ll definitely give credit for — the storytelling approach. This isn’t just typical horror. It mixes mythological elements with a modern concept and turns it into something that actually feels fresh. It’s not just about scares… it’s about consequences. And that idea works really well.
Also, small thing — if you’re not used to Korean shows, it might take a little time to recognize characters properly. So yeah, pay attention while watching. Because if you miss details here, things can get confusing. Another thing I didn’t expect — the show doesn’t rely on cheap content. No unnecessary adult scenes, no forced stuff.
Even with a dark and brutal concept, it still feels watchable with family (just not for kids — some moments are intense).
And honestly… this is one of those series that doesn’t have much hype. A lot of people probably haven’t even heard of it. I only checked it out because someone recommended it… and I ended up finishing it way faster than I expected.
Overall, for me, it felt like a solid experience. Not perfect — especially because the middle slows down — but definitely something different. And yeah, there’s also a mid-credit scene… so don’t close it immediately. It clearly hints that a second season could happen.
So let’s be real —
Would you actually use an app that can grant any wish…
knowing there’s a price you might not be able to handle?
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