Crash Course in Romance
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A warm, character-driven romcom that balances the high-stakes pressure of Korean college entrance exams with an affectionate older woman/younger man romance and found-family bonds.
The series follows the bittersweet relationship between a banchan shop owner whose daughter enters the war of Korea's college entrance exams, and a top hagwon instructor.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Crash Course in Romance one of a kind? No. Less singular than 99% of series.
Does Crash Course in Romance leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Crash Course in Romance easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Crash Course in Romance violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Crash Course in Romance scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Crash Course in Romance sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Crash Course in Romance, and what each one shares →
Like Crash Course in Romance
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Crash Course in Romance
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Crash Course in Romance, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Crash Course in Romance, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Crash Course in Romance, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
