Pachinko (2022– )
10/10
Perfect in every way
25 March 2022
I really loved the book and was slightly worried if this series would do it justice- but wow the critics were right this is wonderful. Everything was right- the acting, the directing, the incredible script, the music. The life-affirming opening dance was a surprise but so right. The three Sunjas are perfect in the part which we would expect from Youn Yuh-Jung but the two younger actresses were just as good. For a newcomer Minha Kim is astounding.

I've always considered Lee Minho to be a good actor, but apart from Gangnan Blues he has never had a part to really show what he can do when he gets a multi-layered character to play. He is great in this- and brings Hansu to life so well. The chemistry between him and Sunja was so well done by the two of them.

Three episodes in this could be one of the best series I have seen for years. Awe-inspiring!
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