Happiness 2021
“Trust disappears. unbearable thirst. there's no going back.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 5, 2021
- Last Aired
- December 11, 2021
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~13.4 hours (67 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E5 "The Outsiders" (★ 7.8/10)
- Created By
- Han Sang-un
- Network
- tvN
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads
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
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 574 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~67 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- tvN
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 67-minute runtime.
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“A deadly virus outbreak forces residents of a stratified apartment complex to fight for survival together.”
- engaging social commentary
- intense survival stakes
- 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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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Public Rental Apartment Mytharc Nov 5, 2021
- E2 Thirsty Patients Core Nov 6, 2021
- E3 Locked In Core Nov 12, 2021
- E4 The Spread Core Nov 13, 2021
- E5 The Outsiders Core Nov 19, 2021
- E6 One Man’s Life Core Nov 20, 2021
- E7 The Intruder Core Nov 26, 2021
- E8 Countdown Core Nov 27, 2021
- E9 Dwindling Water Core Dec 3, 2021
- E10 Kim Se Hoon Disappears Core Dec 4, 2021
- E11 Backup Power Mytharc Dec 10, 2021
- E12 Happiness Is With You Mytharc Dec 11, 2021
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.
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