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Because This Is My First Life

2017Show1 season16 episodes

ComedyDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A deeply romantic, wholesome comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E11 "Because This Is My First Beach" 8.9

Episodes

8.3

Story

Realistic issues of six friends living their first lives.

Two housemates get married for financial convenience, but discover nothing is simple when it comes to demanding in-laws — or facing their growing bond.

Feels like

  • Contract Marriage Romance
  • Millennial Life Struggles
  • Realistic Social Commentary
  • Heartwarming Ensemble Drama
  • Domestic Intimacy
  • Class & Housing Crisis
  • Slow-Burn Emotional Growth
  • Philosophical Dialogue
  • Comfort Watch K-Drama

Cast

24 of 64 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Park Joon-hwa
Written by
Yoon Nan-joong

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 2017 · November 28, 2017 · Ended

First aired
October 9, 2017
Last aired
November 28, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Betty and Veronica, Cynic–Idealist Duo, Calling the Old Man Out +9

  • Betty and Veronica
  • Cynic–Idealist Duo
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Single Tear
  • Secret Relationship
  • My Beloved Smother
  • Cry into Chest
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Ominous Walk
  • Amazingly Embarrassing Parents
  • Sham Wedding

12 of 92 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Because This Is My First Life?"

Questions about Because This Is My First Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Because This Is My First Life?

NetflixPrimeThe RokuRakuten VikiTubi TVWeTV

In the United States, Because This Is My First Life streams on Netflix, Prime, and WeTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Rakuten Viki, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 120 other countries.

Is Because This Is My First Life worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8).

Is Because This Is My First Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Because This Is My First Life?

16 h

About 16 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Will Because This Is My First Life make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Because This Is My First Life good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Because This Is My First Life in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.