A Shop for Killers

Name: A Shop for Killers
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery
Released: 2024-01-17
Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-jun, Geum Hannah, Min Kim, Lee Tae-young

2024 | 2 seasons | Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A niece who lost her parents and grew up in the hands of an uncle who runs a shopping mall faces a new truth after her uncle's sudden death.