August 24th 2024.
Have you caught up on the latest season of Pachinko? The highly acclaimed drama, now airing on Apple TV+, has been receiving rave reviews for its captivating storytelling across generations.
Based on Min Jin Lee's bestselling novel, Pachinko follows the journey of a Korean family who immigrates to Japan amidst political turmoil and personal struggles. The series centers around Sunja, the family's matriarch, who we meet as a young teenager in Korea. We witness her marriage, her move to Japan, and her role as a grandmother in her old age.
Created by Soo Hugh, the series has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the Critics Choice Award for best foreign language series in 2022. It boasts an ensemble cast including Lee Min-ho, Jin Ha, Soji Arai, Steve Sang-Hyun Noh, and Anna Sawai. The second season picks up in Osaka during World War II, where Sunja must make difficult decisions for her family's survival.
If you haven't started watching Pachinko yet, what are you waiting for? Minha, who plays a young Sunja, teased that the relationships between the characters deepen and their individual stories unfold in visually stunning ways.
And the praise keeps pouring in for this family saga, with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Collider even declared it one of the greatest modern shows, while Paste magazine hailed it as one of the best in recent memory. The Daily Beast called it one of television's finest, and the Financial Times praised its stunning visuals and emotional depth.
But Pachinko is more than just a TV show - it's a multi-generational story that resonates with audiences. The Guardian lauded it as an excellent drama with rare emotional intelligence, while Mashable described it as a magnificent portrait of a family across generations.
The second season also introduces new characters and storylines, including Naomi, a Japanese financier played by Shogun star Anna Sawai. Anna reflected on her experience working with Yuh-Jung Youn, who plays Sunja in the show, and how their on-screen relationship brought depth and authenticity to their characters.
Creator Soo Hugh was determined to make the second season a true ensemble, shining a light on the other characters and their stories. She also wanted to ensure that the next generation of the family had their voices heard, with new characters Noa and Mozasu taking the spotlight.
The first episode of season two is now available on Apple TV+, with new episodes airing every Friday. And if you haven't caught up on the first season, it's all available to stream now.
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