Pachinko Season 2 is off to a spectacular start, earning a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes with the release of its first episode. The series has been met with enthusiastic acclaim from both critics and viewers alike.
Continuing its sweeping narrative of forbidden love, war, peace, and resilience across Korea, Japan, and the United States, Pachinko has captivated audiences with its emotional depth and complex storytelling. The first episode of Season 2, which premiered on August 25th, takes place in 1945 Osaka, Japan, seven years after the events of Season 1. It focuses on Sunja (Kim Min Ha), who has been struggling to support her family on her own. The episode reaches a pivotal moment when Sunja reunites with Hansu (Lee Min Ho), reigniting intense viewer reactions.
Fans flooded social media with comments like, “OMG, they meet again here! When’s the next episode?” and “Hansu has always been by Sunja’s side,” while others speculated, “Sunja’s life is going to be thrown into turmoil again,” and praised the show for its “more dramatic storyline and tightly woven plot.” The emotional reunion scene between Sunja and Hansu left many fans moved, with one saying, “Not a secret—I cried the whole time.”
With its first episode already creating a buzz, Pachinko Season 2 continues to gain momentum. It has also topped the Apple TV+ Top 10 TV shows chart in 14 countries, including Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, according to FlixPatrol as of August 25th.
Critics have been equally effusive. The New York Times praised the series as “a gorgeous epic of love and struggle,” while The Guardian described it as “this excellent drama is extremely close to being an all-time classic.” Such glowing reviews and overwhelming acclaim from global media have only added to the excitement surrounding Pachinko Season 2, which promises an even more immersive experience with its powerful performances and intricate plot.
Pachinko Season 2 consists of eight episodes, with new episodes released every Friday on Apple TV+ until October 11th.
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Source: Apple TV+