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Pachinko

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Universal acclaim based on 51 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 31 Ratings

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Pachinko: Season 1

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Pachinko

Series Details & Credits

Apple TV+ | Release Date: March 25, 2022

Summary: The drama series based on the novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee follows four generations of a Korean family that moves to Japan and deal with war, love and making a living.

Genre(s): Drama

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Metascore

87

Positive:

46

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Critic Reviews

100

The Playlist Jeffrey Zhang

Mar 14, 2022

Season 1 Review: “Pachinko” is a groundbreaking, stunning, Asian-led production. Easily one of the best-looking narratives on Apple TV, the series weaves a meticulously wrought tapestry woven from the fabric of a scattered history. Read full review

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The Telegraph Anita Singh

Mar 25, 2022

Season 1 Review: Language is no barrier when the drama is such a thing of beauty. Read full review

100

Salon

Melanie McFarland

Aug 23, 2024

Season 2 Review: This is a show that steeps us in the experience of living through history and demonstrates the vastness of ordinary lives and families like the Baeks, especially in the times when we know what lies in wait. Read full review

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Collider Chase Hutchinson

Aug 15, 2024

Season 2 Review: The series is so finely tuned that it proves quietly flooring the more it comes together. Pachinko is an experience that is painful, joyous, melancholy, and moving, a masterful tapestry with the power to endure over lifetimes. Read full review

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TV Guide

Keith Phipps

Aug 16, 2024

Season 2 Review: Hugh has successfully translated a complex novel to television without losing its depth, while giving Lee's story a TV-friendly shape, complete with episode-ending moments of high drama. And, if this season is any indication, it's the sort of show that will only grow richer with each new season. Read full review

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The Telegraph Keith Watson

Aug 23, 2024

Season 2 Review: It’s the personal stories that make Pachinko special, not the Oriental spin on Wall Street, and it’s on safer territory when it gets back to those. Read full review

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Variety

Daniel D'Addario

Mar 24, 2022

Season 1 Review: While she [showrunner Soo Hugh] conjures moments of immense power, and of connection, throughout, “Pachinko” does not, finally, cohere. One yearns for the show that let its key moments sing without the at-times forced collisions between eras, ones that can keep viewers feeling both on the hook and in the dark. Read full review

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User Reviews

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Bene10

Mar 30, 2022

After reading all the reviews from critics, I had to give Pachinko a try. It did not disappoint. Pachinko is indeed a masterpiece. I love the story and how people can connect/relate to it no matter where they are from. The cast is incredible and their performances are outstanding. LookingAfter reading all the reviews from critics, I had to give Pachinko a try. It did not disappoint. Pachinko is indeed a masterpiece. I love the story and how people can connect/relate to it no matter where they are from. The cast is incredible and their performances are outstanding. Looking forward to watching upcoming episodes. Without a doubt one of the if not the best shows of the year.… Expand

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Artemis_Diana

Apr 2, 2022

When I was reading it, I imagined the scenes and I was waiting to see it in TV! Thank you AppleTvPlus and team of Pachinko for this amazing serie!

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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elyn_peng

Mar 25, 2022

The cinematography and music attracted me a lot which help many flashbacks and roles to pour in from the angle of sunja. The nationalism story was told very indistinct but profound. I think Hollywood will prefer the way directors and actors of presenting their story.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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JennyJ

Mar 30, 2022

Fave book since 2018. Had high expectations after reading all the critical rave reviews. Pachinko far exceeds these expectations and now I know why critics were claiming masterpiece. The cinematography, opening credits, casting, music, acting, everything is outstanding! First time too whereFave book since 2018. Had high expectations after reading all the critical rave reviews. Pachinko far exceeds these expectations and now I know why critics were claiming masterpiece. The cinematography, opening credits, casting, music, acting, everything is outstanding! First time too where the characters, especially all three Sunja & Hansu, are even better than my imagination! I especially like the time switches as it highlights how some things have changed whilst others remain the same. Must watch TV!… Expand

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

10

Zoeng

Mar 31, 2022

All positive comments have been made in the critics by the professionals, II just want to echo and in short Pachinko is a very successful Apple TV drama series.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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katezoe

Jul 7, 2022

Great series although the episode 7 was a bit out of sync with storyline. The acting was wonderful by everyone in the cast.

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3

jake-b

Apr 3, 2022

An often ponderous costume drama which doesn't trust the audience to observe and draw its own conclusions. Like so much network TV, this one is more of demonstration of a story than actual one. Fabulous sets and costumes can't save this one from its own lumbering insistence on its ownAn often ponderous costume drama which doesn't trust the audience to observe and draw its own conclusions. Like so much network TV, this one is more of demonstration of a story than actual one. Fabulous sets and costumes can't save this one from its own lumbering insistence on its own importance and the usual party line.… Expand

0 of 4 users found this helpful04

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Series Overview
Season 2

87
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 23, 2024
- No episode information is currently available for this season
Season 1

87
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 25, 2022