The Heirs
Who said being a rich, beautiful high school student was easy?
Created by Kim Eun-sook
On SBS
A romantic high school drama centered on class conflict and emotional connection, balancing melodrama with genuine warmth and a strong central love story.
After a chance encounter in LA, two teens from different social backgrounds reunite at an exclusive high school attended by Korea's über rich.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, Rakuten Viki, Kocowa
- AdsRakuten Viki, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel
- BuyAmazon Video
Questions people ask
Is The Heirs one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of series.
Does The Heirs leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Heirs scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is The Heirs violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is The Heirs easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is The Heirs sad? 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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Cinnamon Score
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
Ensemble
Everything like The Heirs, and what each one shares →
Like The Heirs
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Heirs
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Heirs, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Heirs, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Heirs, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
