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Season 1 – Pachinko

2022 History Drama TRAILER for Pachinko: Opening Title Sequence List
97% Tomatometer 62 Reviews 88% Audience Score 250+ Ratings
The hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive. Read More Read Less
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Intricate yet intimate, Pachinko is a sweeping epic that captures the arc of history as well as the enduring bonds of family.

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Alison Herman The Ringer Pachinko proves itself an exceptional entry in the literary-hit-to-prestige-miniseries pipeline. The tears will flow, and every one is earned. Jul 9, 2022 Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine Justin Chon, as well as a uniformly excellent ensemble cast, beautifully conveys the sweep and spirit of the novel. The only major misstep is a structural choice that undermines Lee’s carefully paced storytelling. Mar 30, 2022 Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com This eight-episode season lacks for little, delivering satisfaction on a cellular level entirely on its own. For that same reason, eight episodes is not enough. Every rich moment satisfies, and each will make you ache for more. Mar 29, 2022 Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Teen Vogue “Pachinko” soars when it focuses on its revelatory female protagonist, but it has plot issues. We can celebrate Korean American creativity while also discussing the ways this series fails to recreate the thoughtfulness of the novel by Min Jin Lee. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 26, 2023 Full Review Keshav Kant OffColour.org Ri Chang-won, 95, says, “I’m sure it must have been boring, but thank you for listening.” I doubt she’ll see this letter, but I hope it does; I want her to know that Pachinko means more to me than she will ever know. Rated: 10/10 Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Akhil Arora Gadgets360 Rooted in its authentic presentation that spanned three continents and languages, Pachinko was also at once one of the most cinematic and best-looking TV shows of 2022. Feb 18, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Maija A Wow! This story has so many layers. Just watch it, you won’t regret it. A million stars. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review Carlos T Dorama: Pachinko @pachinko_tv_series @pachinkodrama #pachinkodorama Assistido: 22-5-24 Elenco: @solomonbaek @baekisak @kohhansu Minha Kim, Jin há, Noh Sang-hyun, Sohee Park, Anna Sawai, Jung Eun-chae, Han Joon-woo, Kaho Minami. Modelo: #drama #romance Duração: 8 episódios Ano: 2022 Minha opinião: Este dorama é histórico, que fala do período que o Japão dominava a Koreia. E passa também o período do grande terremoto de Kansai e atigindo Osaka em 1923 matando mais de 100.000 pessoas. E mostra a grande luta dos coreanos a respeito da descriminalização e preconceito. Tanto dos coreanos na Koreia, e também os Koreanos na cidade de Osaka na década de 30. E em paralelo, vai contando a estória em 1989, onde a protagonista já é avó e de seu neto, que trabalha e vive nos EUA até ser transferido para Tokyo para uma negociação, porem isso não da certo e ele é despedido. A estória gira entorno de Sunja uma jovem que vive em Busan com sua mãe e tem um romance com Koh onde acaba engravidando, mas ele não a assume por ter uma família. Ela com perigo de ser rejeitada e pedida em casamento por um pastor Noh e assim se casam e vão morar em Osaka. Lá da luz ao 1º filho. Até o momento que seu marido é preso. E em 1989 Sunja, volta depois de 50 anos a koreia para levar as cinzas de sua concunhada para serem enterradas. E ela revê sua prima que conta a estoria de como sua mãe faleceu. E neste interim temos a estória de Koh de como se tornou gangster com grande poder. Seu marido é preso por ser um ativista politico. E Sunja agora com 2 filhos tem que lutar e começa a fazer kimuchi e vender de carrinho na rua. Roteiro e enredo o dorama é uma viagem no tempo, que troca os tempos de uma forma bem louca, sempre precisei explicar para minha mãe oque estava ocorrendo, pois ela se perdia. A coisa mais estranha é que o nome do dorama é Pachinko e oque menos aparece é o Pachinko no dorama. Vale apena assistir? Dois motivos me fizeram querer assistir 1º Lee Min-no e 2º o nome Pachinko. Nota: 7,5 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review Esra Y Multi generational story w so much emotion and depth to it. Engaging to watch and acting is superb except Lee Min Ho. The changes they made to book worked well and can't wait for season two. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review A T Strong resilient characters in this tale of diaspora. Heartbreaking and beautiful. Fascinating historical details. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Orange Oleander R Fascinating look at the culture and history I'm not at all familiar with. Compelling stories, with characters in their quest to survive among many obstacles. I still think of it several months after watching and would recommend. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/14/23 Full Review Cristian P Ambientada a principios del siglo XX (1910) sobre la discriminación de los inmigrantes coreanos en Japón. #Pachinko es una historia de resiliencia, sacrificio, supervivencia e identidad. Está bien lograda; cada capítulo es disfrutable, no solo por el desarrollo de la historia sino por la dirección de fotografía ahhh fascinante en verdad Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Mar 25, 2022 Chapter One In 1920s Korea, Yangjin and Hoonie shield their only child, Sunja, from the realities of life under colonial rule; in 1989, Solomon closes a big deal. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 25, 2022 Chapter Two Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price; Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 25, 2022 Chapter Three Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu; Solomon looks to his grandmother for help. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 1, 2022 Chapter Four Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home; Solomon gets ready for his bid day. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 8, 2022 Chapter Five As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others; Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 15, 2022 Chapter Six Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening; Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Chapter Seven As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 29, 2022 Chapter Eight Sunja learns that Isak has been arrested and searches for him with the aid of her young son; Solomon makes a fateful decision. Details
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Season Info

Director
Kogonada
Creator
Soo Hugh
Executive Producer
Richard Middleton, Theresa Kang-Lowe, Lindsey Springer, Michael Ellenberg, Soo Hugh
Screenwriter
Soo Hugh
Network
Apple TV+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 25, 2022
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