soo I started this because it looked interesting and it reminded me of All of Us are Dead and I was right

plot is basically the government using high schoolers to train them to fight against an alien species (no explanation on where they came from btw) and the show proceeds to showing the process of training and then real battle as the students realize it isn't a joke anymore (gov used points for some college test as an incentive to get students to join the program).

the hook for this show was just the dynamic between the students and their leaders and that was probably it. the character growth for the students was actually so touching, seeing them fight together at the beginning to becoming one of the most promising groups because of their teamwork. their interactions with their commanders was so wholesome even though they were the definition of tough love

the show wasn't as gripping as All of Us Are Dead and it focused a lot more on the high school-like aspect/characteristic of the show than I expected but still very suspenseful and unexpected in the plot twists. there wasn't much romance, lots of friendship, some fighting and screaming.

i would recommend this just for the sake that if you're getting post All of Us Are Dead "depression"