---
title: "Save Me"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/save-me-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 72690
imdb_id: "tt7020532"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 32
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 70
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Save Me (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/save-me-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Save Me is a television series released in 2017. The plot follows the lives of four young men who attempt to assist a former classmate. The central conflict arises when the classmate's family becomes involved with a religious cult. This organization is governed by a charismatic leader who exerts control over the family members. As the narrative progresses, the four men work to rescue their former classmate from the influence of this group and its leader. The series explores the dynamics between the individuals involved and the challenges posed by the cult's hold on the family. By focusing on this rescue effort, the show examines the impact of the religious organization on those caught within its clutches. The story centers on the actions taken by the protagonists as they confront the leader and navigate the consequences of the family's situation. This production provides a look at the efforts made to pull the family away from the group and restore their autonomy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four friends intervene when a classmate's family falls under a cult's control."

### Why Watch
- Strong performances from the main cast
- Compelling exploration of cult dynamics
- Tense and emotionally charged storyline

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some pacing issues in middle episodes
- Occasional melodrama may feel overdone
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences due to themes involving cults and psychological manipulation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, emotional, suspenseful, dramatic, gripping

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Rakuten Viki | The Roku Channel, Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Tubi TV, Amasian TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, CJ ENM Selects Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Rakuten Viki | Tubi TV, Rakuten Viki | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
Save Me is a television series that premiered in 2017, categorized under the genres of crime, comedy, and drama, and rated TV-PG. According to the synopsis provided by The Movie Database, the story follows a young girl who moves to a small town with her family and, through tragic events, becomes involved with a religious cult. Additional show information indicates that four young men come to the rescue of a former classmate whose family has been sucked into the clutches of a religious group. The series focuses on these central characters and their involvement with the religious cult as tragic events unfold in the small town. The provided documentation lists the release year as 2017 and notes the multiple genre classifications of crime, comedy, and drama for the program. The available records do not specify further plot details, cast members, episode counts, or specific character names beyond the general premise involving the young girl, her family, the former classmate, and the four young men who attempt a rescue from the religious cult.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 32
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 26 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jung Yi-do
- **Networks / Studios**: OCN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jo Jae-yun** as *Shin Pil-goo*
- **Ok Taec-yeon** as *Han Sang-Hwan*
- **Um Tae-goo** as *Kim Min-chul*
- **Seo Yea-ji** as *Im Sang-Mi*
- **Cheon Ho-jin** as *Choi Gyeong-seok*
- **Woo Do-hwan** as *Seok Dong-Cheol*
- **Esom** as *Kim Yeong-sun*
- **Cho Seong-ha** as *Baek Jung-Ki*
- **Kim Young-min** as *Sung Cheol-woo*
- **Im Ha-ryong** as *Village headman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a true story?
No, it is based on a webcomic series titled 'Sesang Bakeuro'.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 16 episodes.

### Q: Where can I watch Save Me?
It originally aired on OCN in South Korea and is available on various streaming platforms.

### Q: Who are the main actors?
The main cast includes Ok Taec-yeon, Seo Yea-ji, Jo Sung-ha, and Woo Do-hwan.

### Q: What genre is Save Me?
It is a South Korean drama series categorized as thriller and mystery.

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