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Reply 1988

2015 – 2016Show1 season20 episodesTV-14

Comedy
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about growing up and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 20 episodes · best: S1E20 "Goodbye, Youth Goodbye, Ssangmun-dong" 9.0

Episodes

8.4

Story

The year was 1988, a time when it was chilly, but our hearts were fiery, a time when we didn't have much but people's hearts were warm.

Take a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s through the lives of five families and their five teenage kids living in a small neighbourhood in Seoul.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Nostalgia
  • Ensemble Family Drama
  • Late 80s Seoul Slice-of-Life
  • Coming-of-Age Romance
  • Comfort TV
  • Buddy Comedy
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Retro Aesthetic
  • Community Bonding

Cast

24 of 49 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shin Won-ho
Written by
Lee Woo-jung

Everyone

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Facts

November 6, 2015 · January 16, 2016 · Ended

First aired
November 6, 2015
Last aired
January 16, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
125 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Reply 1988?"

Questions about Reply 1988

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Reply 1988?

NetflixThe RokuRakuten VikiWeTV

In the United States, Reply 1988 streams on Netflix and WeTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 121 other countries.

Is Reply 1988 worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 9).

Is Reply 1988 okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Reply 1988?

30 h

About 30 hours: 20 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2016.

Will Reply 1988 make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Reply 1988 good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Reply 1988 in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.