Karma
Twisted by fate. Doomed by destiny.
Created by Lee Il-hyung
On Netflix
A dark, interconnected crime drama built on the premise that past wrongs inevitably catch up with their perpetrators, structured around multiple storylines converging through a single accident.
A fateful accident intertwines six lives in a thrilling tale of karma and crime, where each must face their own dark truths and connections.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Karma scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Does Karma leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 95% of series.
Is Karma easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Karma violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Karma sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Karma, and what each one shares →
Like Karma
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Karma
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Karma, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Karma, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Karma, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
