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Aema

2025Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes86%–
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes86%–

Summary

In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You're watching with family

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Aema episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.8
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.8

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lee Hae-young

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 22, 2025 · August 22, 2025 · Ended

First aired
August 22, 2025
Last aired
August 22, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Aema?"

Questions about Aema

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Aema?

Netflix

In the United States, Aema streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Aema worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (63).

How long does it take to watch Aema?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 59 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2025.

Will Aema make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (6 of 10).

Is Aema plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Aema in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.