However, those who have delved into the the world of Korean drama TV series have been delighted with what they’ve found, with the streaming giant offering a hugely impressive collection of K-drama series in their catalogue.
Based on Rotten Tomatoes reviews, Netflix’s excellent list of Korean dramas may just be the way to go when it comes to finding your next binge-athon.
Alongside their numerous zombie hits, the streaming platform has found huge success in bringing a horde of Korean content to the attention of their subscribers, with the likes of Squid Game and Hellbound proving to be some of Netflix’s most critically acclaimed TV shows every made.
Though, with a list of k-dramas as long as you’re arm, it can be a little tough deciding which is the best to plump for, but fear not, as we took a deep dive in respected review site Rotten Tomatoes, to see which shows rank the highest.
. Best K-Dramas on Netflix
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. The Uncanny Counter
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. The Glory
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. Black Knight
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. Sweet Home
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. Twenty Five Twenty One
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. Itaewon Class
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. The Silent Sea
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1. D.P.
When a young private's is assigned to capture army deserters, it reveals a painful reality. Ranked at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and has a second second coming in July 2023. Photo: Netflix
2. The Uncanny Counter
They are noodle shop workers by day and demon hunters at night. I mean - what is there not to love? The popular series will see a second season land on July 23. Photo: Netflix
3. The Glory
The Glory tells the story of a young woman who takes up the position of a teacher as a part of an elaborate scheme in order to get revenge on the people who made high school a hellscape for her. The series is written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho and, while it was praised widely by critics, fans of the show rated it even higher, with Rotten Tomatoes reviewers handing it an average of 95%. Photo: Netflix
4. Black Knight
One of the newest series on Netflix, this dystopian thriller has zoomed straight into Netflix's top 10. The story follows a world that has been destroyed by air pollution which forces a special team of delivery drivers, known as Black Knights, to deliver oxygen to homes - until one Knights' life is changed by a young boy with a dream. Despite being one of the newest Korean series on Netflix, it has been handed an impressive rating of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes. Photo: Netflix