Made in Korea

Made in Korea

A single decision can change the course of history.

Created by Woo Min-ho

On Disney+

2025–2 seasons12 episodes8.1 / 10

A tense 1970s political thriller built on the collision between two men representing opposing moral forces, where systemic corruption and personal ambition drive toward an inevitable reckoning.

In 1970s South Korea, follow two men on opposite sides of power — one driven by ambition, the other by justice. As their worlds collide, greed, loyalty, and survival intertwine in a battle that will shape a nation.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Made in Korea violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.

  • Does Made in Korea leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Made in Korea sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Is Made in Korea easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

  • Is Made in Korea scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% 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.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity33

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Made in Korea

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Made in Korea

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Made in Korea, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Made in Korea, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Made in Korea, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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