K-Drama

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Narco-Saints Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – The Premiere Explained

September 9 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

Have you heard of Suriname? These are the first words of Netflix’s Narco-Saints, delivered in somewhat artless explanatory narration by the protagonist, Kang Ingu. The documentary-style...

Narco-Saints Season 1 Review – An Entertaining if Unoriginal Crime Drama

September 9 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

The word narco has been around for a long time, but in recent years, thanks largely to the success of Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, it has become synonymous...

Adamas Season 2 K-Drama Renewal Chances

September 8 2022, by Daniel Hart

Adamas has a sensational premise that will entice viewers for weeks. The premise follows twin brothers fighting against crippling evil to reveal the truth behind...

Once Upon a Small Town Season 1 Review – A Predictable But Fun Ride

September 7 2022, by Nathan Sartain

With its easy-to-follow, humble premise and colorful village backdrop, Once Upon a Small Town certainly has a lot of surface-level appeal. It stands out not...

Little Women Season 1 Review – A K-Drama Story With Depth

September 5 2022, by Nathan Sartain

There’s a lot to like about tvN/Netflix’s Little Women. Its detailed, understatedly cynical storytelling is consistently engaging, while the show’s characters are full-bodied and intricately...

Alchemy of Souls Season 1 Review – plenty to praise but room for improvement

August 29 2022, by Nathan Sartain

Laced with intricacy, detail, and dedicated world building, Alchemy of Souls has all the hallmarks of a noteworthy, memorable K-Drama. Yet its occasionally circular narrative,...

Alchemy of Souls Season 1 Ending Explained

August 29 2022, by Nathan Sartain

Alchemy of Souls season 1, episode 20 starts with a light scene showing Park Jin looking at houses alongside Maidservant Kim, who is happy at...

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 19 Recap – heightened drama

August 28 2022, by Nathan Sartain

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 19 begins with a flashback to Bu-yeon’s early life, watching as she guides Woo-tak (who is speculating that she...

‘Seoul Vibe’ Ending Explained: The Future of the Sanggye Supreme Team

August 27 2022, by M.N. Miller

In Seoul Vibe, Dong-wook and Joon-gi helped drive crates of illegal guns around Saudi Arabia. When they return to Seoul, they see much has changed...

‘Seoul Vibe’ Review – Fun, Vibrant, Action-Packed Nostalgia

August 27 2022, by M.N. Miller

It was 1988, and the great city of Seoul was riding high levels of democratic freedom. Trends from the West are pouring in. The latest...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1 Review – A Solid Ride with Great Performances

August 24 2022, by Nathan Sartain

In the midst of a rather stacked lineup of airing K-Dramas, Cafe Minamdang stood out with its dedication to a unique spin on the whodunnit...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1 Ending Explained

August 24 2022, by Nathan Sartain

Picking up where we left off, Han-joon questions whether Do-won killed Jae-jeong with his own hands, only to hear that it was his arrogance that...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 17 Recap – A Breezy Penultimate Installment

August 23 2022, by Nathan Sartain

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 17 begins with Tae-su’s escape from a pre-planned car collision, which comes after his admission that it has been his...

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 18 Recap – Intense and Breathtaking

August 21 2022, by Nathan Sartain

As Park Jin vocalises his curiosity over Mu-deok’s agreement to die, we return to the events of yesterday’s episode. Here, Jin Mu tells the Queen...

Alchemy of Souls Season 1, Episode 17 Recap – A Methodical Chapter

August 21 2022, by Nathan Sartain

We pick up where we left off, with Jang Uk confronting Jang Gang over his identity. Though all the young master discovers is that unsheathing...

Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 1 Ending Explained

August 18 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

I’m not going to keep you in suspense, so here’s the bad news: Episode 16 isn’t necessarily as comprehensive and satisfying an ending to Extraordinary...

Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 1, Episode 15 Recap – “Saying and Doing Things Not Asked”

August 17 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

As we approach the end of any series, the same questions always begin to pop up. Most of them revolve around the show’s future instead...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 16 Recap – Strong and Intense

August 17 2022, by Nathan Sartain

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 16 begins the night before Hye-yoon was murdered, watching as Do-won questions the counsellor about her visits from Seung-won. There,...

Will There be a Cafe Minamdang Season 2?

August 16 2022, by Nathan Sartain

As Netflix continues to expand its coverage of Korean content, Monday and Tuesday has seen the airing of the unique crime comedy thriller Cafe Minamdang. ...

Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 15 Recap – Gripping and Unpredictable

August 16 2022, by Nathan Sartain

When the police arrive at the ceremony hall in Cafe Minamdang Season 1, Episode 15, a fight breaks out, allowing Auntie Im to slip away...