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Mr. Sunshine

2018Show1 season24 episodes

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Rotten Tomatoes–96%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama series about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 24 episodes · best: S1E19 "Episode #1.19" 9.1

Episodes

8.6

Story

Guns. Glory. Sad endings.

Set in the early 1900s, this drama tells the story of a young man from Korea who grows up in the United States. When he returns to Korea as a US Marine Corps officer, he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman who is fighting for Korean independence. Their romance is complicated by social class and political ideology.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Romance
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Colonial Korea Setting
  • Cinematic Beauty
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Nationalist Themes
  • Slow-Burn Intimacy
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Period Drama
  • High-Stakes Political Conflict

Cast

24 of 54 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jung Jee-hyun, Lee Eung-bok, Jang Young-woo
Written by
Kim Eun-sook
Music by
Jung Jae-il, Nam Hye-seung

Everyone

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Facts

July 7, 2018 · September 30, 2018 · Ended

First aired
July 7, 2018
Last aired
September 30, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
English, Japanese
Made in
South Korea
Available in
127 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Sunshine?"

Questions about Mr. Sunshine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Sunshine?

Netflix

In the United States, Mr. Sunshine streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Mr. Sunshine worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.7).

Is Mr. Sunshine 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 Mr. Sunshine?

30 h

About 30 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 75 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Is Mr. Sunshine 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 Mr. Sunshine plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Mr. Sunshine in English?

KoreanEnglishJapanese

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