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Descendants of the Sun

2016Show1 season16 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama series about war and pop culture, with standout score and performances.

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.

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E12 "Episode #1.12" 8.7

Episodes

8.4

Story

A fateful encounter lighting breakup but… destiny never give up.

After a chance meeting in a hospital, an ardent soldier falls for a gifted surgeon. Opposing philosophies tear them apart, but fate has other plans.

Feels like

  • K-Drama Romance Standard
  • Military Medical Drama
  • High-Stakes Love Story
  • Emotional Soundtrack Heavy
  • Chemistry-Driven Narrative
  • War Zone Setting
  • Tearjerker Moments
  • Global Hallyu Phenomenon
  • Heroic Idealism

Cast

24 of 35 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Baek Sang-hoon, Lee Eung-bok, Yoo Jong-sun
Written by
Kim Eun-sook, Kim Won-suk
Produced by
Ham Yeong-hoon

Everyone

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

Facts

February 24, 2016 · April 14, 2016 · Ended

First aired
February 24, 2016
Last aired
April 14, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
English
Made in
South Korea
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Super Doc, Big Damn Heroes, Arms Dealer +9

  • Super Doc
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Arms Dealer
  • Beta Couple
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Never Found the Body
  • Hospital Hottie
  • The General's Daughter
  • One-Man Army
  • And the Adventure Continues
  • Eating the Eye Candy
  • Eyelash Fluttering

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Descendants of the Sun?"

Questions about Descendants of the Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Descendants of the Sun?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowaWeTV

In the United States, Descendants of the Sun streams on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa, and WeTV, and it is free with ads on Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 124 other countries.

Is Descendants of the Sun worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Descendants of the Sun okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

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

How long does it take to watch Descendants of the Sun?

16 h

About 16 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Is Descendants of the Sun good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will I feel good after watching Descendants of the Sun?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Descendants of the Sun in English?

KoreanEnglish

No, it was made in Korean, with some English.