What is Goodbye Earth (TV) About?
Goodbye Earth is a South Korean science fiction dystopian series directed by Kim Jin-min and written by Jung Sung-joo. The show, which premiered globally on Netflix in 2024, is based on the novel by Kōtarō Isaka. It chronicles the impending disaster as an asteroid is predicted to strike Earth, bringing humanity close to extinction. Set against a backdrop of societal collapse in South Korea, the series follows Jin Se-kyeong, a dedicated former teacher and her fiancé, Dr. Ha Yun-sang, a scientist, as they navigate through a country torn by violence, hopelessness, and lawlessness under martial law. As wealthy citizens evacuate and society crumbles, Se-kyeong's commitment to her community and her former students highlights the human spirit's resilience in the face of ultimate despair. The narrative weaves through their personal struggles, societal challenges, and the bleak reality of the world’s end, providing a gripping exploration of human behavior under desperate circumstances.
The first episode of Goodbye Earth aired on April 26, 2024 and the most recent episode to air was on April 26, 2024.
