Pachinko

Name: Pachinko
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-03-24
Cast: Youn Yuh-jung, Soji Arai, Jin Ha, Jung Eun-chae, Kim Min-ha

2022 | 2 seasons | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

This sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Foreign Language Series. Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: Excellence in Production Design for a One-Hour Period Single-Camera Series. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Best Entertainment. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA and 2 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 13 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 463K people sought it out in the past year