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It's Okay to Not Be Okay

2020·Show
16Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5
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It's Okay to Not Be Okay fingerprint

Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

When you can't control yourself, count to three.

Desperate to escape from his emotional baggage and the heavy responsibility he’s had all his life, a psychiatric ward worker begins to heal with help from the unexpected – a woman who writes fairy tales but doesn’t believe in them.
Korean DramaMental HealthHealing RomanceEmotional BaggagePsychiatric WardFairy Tale ThemesCharacter-DrivenMelancholyRedemption

Crew

Directed by:
Park Shin-woo
Written by:
Jo Yong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream It's Okay to Not Be Okay legally?

NetflixRakuten Viki

It's Okay to Not Be Okay is included with a subscription to Netflix and Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is It's Okay to Not Be Okay worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is It's Okay to Not Be Okay rated?

TV-MASuicide themes

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How many seasons does It's Okay to Not Be Okay have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 16 episodes of about 77 minutes each.

When did It's Okay to Not Be Okay air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is It's Okay to Not Be Okay in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch It's Okay to Not Be Okay?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for It's Okay to Not Be Okay in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does It's Okay to Not Be Okay use?

Back for the FinaleVisual Title DropStaggered ZoomParting-Words RegretComforting ComforterSilver Spoon TroublemakerOminous OwlCat FightMorality ChainAnguished Declaration of LoveBlade EnthusiastDon't Split Us Upand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for It's Okay to Not Be Okay, including Back for the Finale, Visual Title Drop, Staggered Zoom.