Burn the House Down: Season 1
Burn the House Down is a Japanese drama series released in 2023. The show, which is categorized as a thriller, mystery, and psychological drama, consists of eight episodes with a duration of 50 minutes each. It was distributed by the original network Netflix and premiered on July 13, 2023. The series is based on the Japanese manga titled Mitarai-ke, Enjō Suru, written and illustrated by Moyashi Fujisawa, which was se
Season overview
Burn the House Down is a Japanese drama series released in 2023. The show, which is categorized as a thriller, mystery, and psychological drama, consists of eight episodes with a duration of 50 minutes each. It was distributed by the original network Netflix and premiered on July 13, 2023. The series is based on the Japanese manga titled Mitarai-ke, Enjō Suru, written and illustrated by Moyashi Fujisawa, which was serialized in the magazine Kiss between March 2017 and April 2021.
The plot follows a protagonist named Anzu, whose mother took the blame for a tragic fire that occurred 13 years prior. Seeking retribution for the loss of her home and family, Anzu initiates a plan for revenge. She secures a position working as a housekeeper for her icy stepmother, operating under a pseudonym to conceal her true identity. The narrative explores themes of crime against property and features an emotionally strong female lead alongside a hikikomori supporting character. The production is classified as a TV mini series and is rated TV-14. All information regarding the series is derived from its 2023 release and its source material.
Episodes
Episode 1
Jul 13, 2023 · 54 min
A young woman calling herself Shizuka Yamauchi arrives at the Mitarai house as the new housekeeper; it's a home she once knew very well.
Episode 2
Jul 13, 2023 · 41 min
Yuzu figures out a way to get more information out of the Mitarai family. Makiko begins to share her less-than-glamorous past with the public.
Episode 3
Jul 13, 2023 · 49 min
Shinji offers to set up a meeting between Yuzu and their father. Kiichi blackmails Anzu, keeping her from making any progress in her investigation.
Episode 4
Jul 13, 2023 · 53 min
Claire finds what may be Makiko's personal blog from 14 years ago. Shinji starts to suspect that Shizuka Yamauchi may not be who she says she is.
Episode 5
Jul 13, 2023 · 44 min
After a setback, Anzu has to recalibrate. She confronts her father, and gains an unlikely ally. Anzu finds a new way to keep a close eye on Makiko.
Episode 6
Jul 13, 2023 · 48 min
Makiko goes viral all over social media — and not for a good reason. Then, someone starts posting stories exposing Makiko's past.
Episode 7
Jul 13, 2023 · 45 min
Instead of apologizing, Makiko holds a press conference and declares that she'll continue being Makiko Mitarai. But the choice may not be her's to make.
Episode 8
Jul 13, 2023 · 48 min
The police make an arrest, but it isn't of Makiko. Anzu and Yuzu pay a visit to the Mitarai house to find out the whole truth.