Pachinko: Season 1
Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh, based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022. It chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family under the Japanese occupation. The show is set in the 1920s in Korea and Japan, and it explores the struggles and resilience of the family as they navigate their new surroundings. Pachinko parlo
Season overview
Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh, based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022. It chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family under the Japanese occupation. The show is set in the 1920s in Korea and Japan, and it explores the struggles and resilience of the family as they navigate their new surroundings. Pachinko parlors, which are widespread in Japan and often owned by Korean immigrants, are a significant part of the series. The show is known for its depth and complexity, avoiding the cliches of traditional K-dramas.
Episodes
Chapter One
Mar 24, 2022 · 54 min
In 1920s Korea, Yangjin and Hoonie shield their only child, Sunja, from the realities of life under colonial rule. In 1989, Solomon closes a big deal.
Chapter Two
Mar 24, 2022 · 52 min
Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price. Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity.
Chapter Three
Mar 24, 2022 · 56 min
Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu. Solomon looks to his grandmother for help.
Chapter Four
Mar 31, 2022 · 60 min
Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.
Chapter Five
Apr 7, 2022 · 54 min
As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.
Chapter Six
Apr 14, 2022 · 52 min
Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.
Chapter Seven
Apr 21, 2022 · 47 min
As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything.
Chapter Eight
Apr 28, 2022 · 63 min
Season finale. Sunja learns that Isak has been arrested and searches for him with the aid of her young son. Solomon makes a fateful decision.