Once Upon a Small Town 2022
What is Once Upon a Small Town?
Once Upon a Small Town is a 2022 South Korean streaming series that blends drama and comedy in a romantic‑comedy framework. Directed by Kwon Seok‑jang, the show adapts a web novel by Park Ha‑min and was produced as an original title for KakaoTV.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 36 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 5, 2022
- Last aired
- Sep 28, 2022
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- Netflix, Kakao TV
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 36-minute runtime.
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Overview
Once Upon a Small Town is a 2022 South Korean streaming series that blends drama and comedy in a romantic‑comedy framework. Directed by Kwon Seok‑jang, the show adapts a web novel by Park Ha‑min and was produced as an original title for KakaoTV. The principal cast includes Park Soo‑young, Choo Young‑woo, Jung Suk‑yong and Baek Sung‑chul. Across twelve episodes, each running about thirty‑four minutes, the narrative follows a Seoul‑based veterinarian who, despite his reluctance, moves to
Should you watch it?
“A city vet reluctantly moves to a small town and uncovers local mysteries.”
- Charming rural setting with authentic small-town dynamics
- Engaging central romance between unlikely partners
- Well-paced blend of veterinary and police procedural elements
- Some episodes rely heavily on familiar small-town tropes
- Limited screen time for supporting characters
you enjoy feel-good dramas with a touch of mystery.
Suitable for general audiences with mild drama content.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 5, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 6, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 7, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 12, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 13, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 Core Sep 14, 2022
- E7 Episode 7 Core Sep 19, 2022
- E8 Episode 8 Core Sep 20, 2022
- E9 Episode 9 Core Sep 21, 2022
- E10 Episode 10 Core Sep 26, 2022
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Sep 27, 2022
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Sep 28, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for families?
Yes, the show maintains a family-friendly tone with minimal mature content.
Does the show have ongoing story arcs?
The show balances episodic veterinary and police cases with developing character relationships.
Are there supernatural elements?
No, the show focuses on realistic small-town mysteries and relationships.
How many episodes are in the first season?
The series follows a standard seasonal structure for procedural dramas.
Is the setting based on a real location?
The show depicts a fictional small town with universal rural charm.