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Happiness 2021

“Trust disappears. unbearable thirst. there's no going back.”

★ 8.1/10 · 574 votes TV-14 DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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What is Happiness?

Happiness is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2021. The drama centers on residents of a luxury apartment complex who become trapped when a deadly virus spreads throughout their city.

Type
TV series
Year
2021
Status
Ended
Episodes
12
Runtime
67 minutes
First aired
Nov 5, 2021
Last aired
Dec 11, 2021
Original language
KO
Origin
KR
Networks
tvN
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Happiness is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2021. The drama centers on residents of a luxury apartment complex who become trapped when a deadly virus spreads throughout their city. The building is sealed off as authorities attempt to contain the outbreak, forcing people from different social classes to remain together within the confined space. As the virus continues to spread, fear grips the inhabitants while tensions rise between residents of varying economic backgrounds. The series explores how the characters navigate both the physical threat of the disease and the social conflicts that emerge under extreme circumstances. The show examines themes of survival, class division, and human behavior during a crisis. The trapped residents must find ways to coexist while dealing with the constant threat of infection and the breakdown of social order within their isolated environment.

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Should you watch it?

“A deadly virus outbreak forces residents of a stratified apartment complex to fight for survival together.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging social commentary
  • intense survival stakes
Keep in mind
  • high levels of interpersonal conflict

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes survival stories centered on social dynamics within a confined setting.

The series contains themes of disease, social tension, and survival-based conflict.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main premise?

A deadly virus spreads through a city, causing an apartment complex to be sealed off.

What kind of conflict is featured?

The residents face fear of the virus and conflicts arising from their different social classes.

Is the setting important?

Yes, the apartment building serves as a confined environment where residents must survive together.

What is the tone of the show?

The show focuses on the tension and survival challenges brought on by the virus.

Who are the characters?

The series focuses on residents of an apartment complex representing different social classes.