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Weak Hero

2022 – 2025Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes80%93%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent drama series about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and editing.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E8 "Weak Hero Class 1 Episode 8" 9.1

Episodes

8.5
8.2

Story

Stand to protect it.

With the aid of unexpected friends, a gifted but introverted student confronts bullies and violent foes — unaware of how dangerous his world will become.

Feels like

  • Brutal School Violence
  • Underdog Revenge Thriller
  • Visceral Action Choreography
  • Teen Social Hierarchy
  • Gritty Contemporary Drama
  • Psychological Trauma
  • High-Stakes Survival
  • Raw Emotional Intensity
  • Systemic Corruption Critique
  • Adrenaline-Fueled Narrative

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Park Dan-hee, Yoo Soo-min
Written by
Yoo Soo-min
Music by
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Facts

November 18, 2022 · April 25, 2025 · Ended

First aired
November 18, 2022
Last aired
April 25, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Karaoke Box, Delinquents, The Pen Is Mightier +9

  • Karaoke Box
  • Delinquents
  • The Pen Is Mightier
  • The Bully
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • Book Smart
  • The Smurfette Principle
  • Brilliant, but Lazy
  • How We Got Here
  • Cut Himself Shaving
  • Boxing Lesson
  • I Just Want to Have Friends

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Weak Hero?"

Questions about Weak Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Weak Hero?

NetflixOnDemandKoreaKocowa

In the United States, Weak Hero streams on Netflix, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Weak Hero worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

How long does it take to watch Weak Hero?

22 h

About 22 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 84 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2025.

Is Weak Hero in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does Weak Hero use?

Karaoke BoxDelinquentsThe Pen Is MightierThe BullyFace–Heel TurnBook SmartThe Smurfette PrincipleBrilliant, but LazyHow We Got HereCut Himself ShavingBoxing LessonI Just Want to Have Friendsand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Karaoke Box, Delinquents, and The Pen Is Mightier.