Mr. Plankton
A drifting soul, a stole bride, and one last ride. Seriously, what could go wrong?
Created by Hong Jong-chan, Jo Yong
On Netflix
A dark romantic comedy about two unlucky people forced into an unexpected road trip, balancing terminal illness and second-chance love with irreverent humor and found-family warmth.
A man plagued by misfortune and his ex, the unluckiest bride-to-be, are forced to accompany one another on the final journey of his life.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Mr. Plankton sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Mr. Plankton scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Mr. Plankton violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.
Is Mr. Plankton easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Does Mr. Plankton leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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 Mr. Plankton, and what each one shares →
Like Mr. Plankton
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mr. Plankton
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mr. Plankton, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mr. Plankton, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mr. Plankton, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
