Watchseries; I want to say the best of recent 10 years actually! It's definitely a masterpiece. Its acting, script, direct, and even filming is PERFECT. I cried ugly when I watched over it. The performance of Lee Minho is such a surprise for me, I can't believe it's Lee Minho. Isn't anyone looks like him? Thanks god, he breathe life to this character and I can't help screaming for Hansu.

yanrudaisy 26 March 2022

I want to say the best of recent 10 years actually! It's definitely a masterpiece. Its acting, script, direct, and even filming is PERFECT. I cried ugly when I watched over it. The performance of Lee Minho is such a surprise for me, I can't believe it's Lee Minho. Isn't anyone looks like him? Thanks god, he breathe life to this character and I can't help screaming for Hansu.

hando-kang 29 March 2022

Pachinko watchseries. I read Min Jin Lee's novel from - front to end -over a weekend.

I find high-level production, epic cast & budget was a wise move on Apple + and the producers.

The complex story line of a multigenerational & multi-location following a Korean family - is superbly produced.

I'm find Pachinko the series riveting and simply excellent!

thilothimohandas 27 March 2022

All are set in right place. The cinemotagraphy and the visuals of cast and the story telling. It never disappointed. And Leeminho nailed hansu role. His role is really tough. His convey all his emotions in his stare. Young sunja is lived as character. Waiting to see the remaining episodes.

cameliasispir 26 March 2022

Great cinematography, indeed- also costumes, locations, etc- technically all perfect, and very good casting. The script does not follow the book, which changes the view on characters, giving them different vibe - and also the jumping timelineis done so often and sometimes in the middle of the scene, that it does not allow the build-up of atmosphere, is pushing so many characters at the same time and prevents the viewer to really get to know them. I believe a linear story line would have been more beneficial by allowing viewers to connect to the characters, immerse in the story and also illuminate the attitude of the next generation. It seems a bit rushed and does not really gives that feeling of the family saga. Special Kudos for Kim Minha, who nailed her first leading role, and excellent performance from Lee Min Ho was perfect in Hansu. They succeeded also in expressing the relation between their characters, which is not described even in the book as love, but as passion between a 40 years old man in a loveless marriage and an innocent teenager. Looking forward to see the next episodes !

Dillydaydream 25 March 2022

I really loved the book and was slightly worried if this series would do it justice- but wow the critics were right this is wonderful. Everything was right- the acting, the directing, the incredible script, the music. The life-affirming opening dance was a surprise but so right. The three Sunjas are perfect in the part which we would expect from Youn Yuh-Jung but the two younger actresses were just as good. For a newcomer Minha Kim is astounding.

I've always considered Lee Minho to be a good actor, but apart from Gangnan Blues he has never had a part to really show what he can do when he gets a multi-layered character to play. He is great in this- and brings Hansu to life so well. The chemistry between him and Sunja was so well done by the two of them.

Three episodes in this could be one of the best series I have seen for years. Awe-inspiring!

jonahsneal 27 March 2022

I loved the novel and was so excited about this series. I have only watch two episodes. I love the actors and cinematography. What disappoints me so very very much is jumping time lines. Some stories can do this, however with this story you lose so much. When reading the book "chronologically" you become so attached to Sunja, her struggles and strength, this jumping back and forth makes you very detached. This is not a character I want to be detached from, I love her. She deserves our love and respect. This story telling distracts you from what is happening on the historical time line as well and the impact the Japanese invasion had on the Korean people. Geeze, some people cannot let a good thing be....