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The Legend of the Blue Sea

2016 – 2017Show1 season20 episodes

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A deeply romantic, wondrous comedy series about fantasy, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 20 episodes · best: S1E10 "Altruism" 8.5

Episodes

8.1

Story

How can a mermaid from the Joseon era survive in modern-day Seoul?

A mermaid from the Joseon period ends up in present-day Seoul, where she crosses paths with a swindler who may have ties to someone from her past.

Feels like

  • Fantasy Romance
  • Reincarnation Love Story
  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Emotional Rollercoaster
  • Modern Fairy Tale
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • High-Stakes Drama
  • Chemistry-Driven Narrative
  • Mythological Elements
  • Heartbreaking & Hopeful

Cast

24 of 36 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Park Seon-ho, Jin Hyuk
Written by
Park Ji-eun, Park Ji-eun
Produced by
Agnès Carnicé

Everyone

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Facts

November 16, 2016 · January 25, 2017 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 2016
Last aired
January 25, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 20 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Korean
Made in
Palau, South Korea, Spain
Available in
100 countries

Tropes

Distant Finale, Once More, with Clarity, Reincarnation Romance +9

  • Distant Finale
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Reincarnation Romance
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Sleep Cute
  • Shower Scene
  • Together in Death
  • Tricked into Signing
  • Taking the Bullet
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Hey, You!
  • Sexy Shirt Switch

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of the Blue Sea?"

Questions about The Legend of the Blue Sea

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Where can I stream The Legend of the Blue Sea?

Rakuten VikiWeTV

In the United States, The Legend of the Blue Sea streams on WeTV, and it is free with ads on Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 99 other countries.

Is The Legend of the Blue Sea worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Legend of the Blue Sea okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Legend of the Blue Sea?

20 h

About 20 hours: 20 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2017.

Will The Legend of the Blue Sea make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Legend of the Blue Sea good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is The Legend of the Blue Sea in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.