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The Guest

2018Show1 season16 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

The story of a psychic, a priest, and a detective who fight unusual crimes committed by strange powers.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, romance or warmth.

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The Guest episodes

1 season · 16 episodes

  1. S1 E1 It Comes from Deep Down in the Ocean, 8.1
  2. S1 E2 The Exorcism, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Dead Body in the Culprit's Car, 8.0
  4. S1 E4 It Is the Older Brother, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 We've All Met 20 Years Ago, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 Revenge Him, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 Gyeyangjin High School Incident, 8.3
  8. S1 E8 Who is the Real Park Il Do?, 8.3
  9. S1 E9 It's Not Your Fault, 8.1
  10. S1 E10 Where Is Your Father, Hwa Pyung?, 8.3
  11. S1 E11 Are You Really My Grandfather?, 8.3
  12. S1 E12 Hwa Pyung Is Park Il Do, 8.3
  13. S1 E13 Hang in There! We Will Rescue You, 8.5
  14. S1 E14 Father Yang Is Park Il Do, 8.5
  15. S1 E15 We Must Find Father Yang, 8.3
  16. S1 E16 Park Il Do, Come to Me, 8.7

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kim Hong-sun
Written by
Kwon So-ra, Seo Jae-won

Everyone

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

Facts

September 12, 2018 · November 1, 2018 · Ended

First aired
September 12, 2018
Last aired
November 1, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
120 countries

Tropes

Fire-Forged Friendship, Asshole Victim, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Guest?"

Questions about The Guest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Guest?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, The Guest streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Guest worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch The Guest?

17 h

About 17 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 65 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Is The Guest plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will The Guest scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Guest in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does The Guest use?

Fire-Forged FriendshipAsshole VictimYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessCreepy ChildCorrupt ChurchPolice PsychicA Mind Is a Terrible Thing to ReadTeeth-Clenched TeamworkOnly Sane ManWould Hurt a ChildMany Spirits Inside of OneEye Screamand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Fire-Forged Friendship, Asshole Victim, and You Have Outlived Your Usefulness.