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Iris 2009

Status
Ended
First Aired
October 14, 2009
Last Aired
December 17, 2009
Format
1 season · 20 eps
Total Runtime
~20 hours (60 min/ep)
Network
KBS2
Where to Stream
U-NEXT, Channel K Amazon Channel, FOD
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★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 46 votes TV-14 DramaAction & Adventure 1 seasons · 20 eps Ended
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★ 7.3/10
Where to watch: U-NEXTChannel K Amazon ChannelFODAmazon Video
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What is Iris?

"Iris" is a South Korean television series. The show revolves around two friends who are members of the South Korean military.

Type
TV series
Year
2009
Status
Ended
Episodes
20
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Oct 14, 2009
Last aired
Dec 17, 2009
Original language
KO
Origin
KR
Networks
KBS2
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 46 votes
Format
1 season · 20 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
KBS2
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Overview

"Iris" is a South Korean television series. The show revolves around two friends who are members of the South Korean military. They are recruited by a secret black ops agency. This marks the beginning of their involvement with the agency. The series focuses on their experiences and the challenges they face as a result of their new roles.

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Should you watch it?

“Two soldiers are recruited into a clandestine black ops agency in this high-stakes South Korean spy drama.”

Reasons to watch
  • high-budget production
  • international filming locations
  • intense spy narrative
Keep in mind
  • complex plot
  • long episode duration

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes action thrillers involving secret government organizations and international espionage.

The series is rated TV-14 and contains themes of action, violence, and crime.

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What is the premise of Iris?

Two friends from the South Korean military are recruited by a secret black ops agency called the National Security Service.

How many episodes are in the series?

The series consists of 20 episodes.

When did the show originally air?

It aired from October 14, 2009, to December 17, 2009.

Where was the series filmed?

Filming took place in multiple countries including South Korea, Hungary, Russia, Japan, the United States, and China.

What is the primary conflict of the show?

The National Security Service takes on a secret terrorist organization known as IRIS.

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