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Hi Bye, Mama!

2020Show1 season16 episodesTV-14

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A deeply moving, cathartic comedy series about family and fantasy, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E14 "It's Not Your Fault" 9.3

Episodes

8.8

Story

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Cha Yu-ri died in an accident five years ago, leaving her husband Cho Gang-hwa to raise their daughter by himself. She becomes a ghost and watches over them until one fateful day she is brought back to life by the deities and told she can become human again if she returns to her place in 49 days. Though her husband has remarried, so she must decide between her or his happiness as she slowly re-integrates back into her old lifestyle.

Feels like

  • Korean Emotional Drama
  • Fantasy & Afterlife
  • Family & Grief
  • Heartwarming & Poignant
  • Sacrifice & Love
  • Second Chances
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Maternal Bond
  • Life & Death Themes

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoo Je-won
Written by
Kwon Hye-ju

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Facts

February 22, 2020 · April 19, 2020 · Ended

First aired
February 22, 2020
Last aired
April 19, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
129 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hi Bye, Mama!?"

Questions about Hi Bye, Mama!

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Where can I stream Hi Bye, Mama!?

Netflix

In the United States, Hi Bye, Mama! streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Hi Bye, Mama! worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Hi Bye, Mama! okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Hi Bye, Mama!?

19 h

About 19 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 70 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Will Hi Bye, Mama! make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Hi Bye, Mama! 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 Hi Bye, Mama! in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.