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9.0/10 (1171 votes)
#1

Chapter Four

S1:E4

Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.

Pongpeng Apr 2, 2022

Four episodes in and really digging this so far. The cross-cutting across generational storylines, r...

9.0/10 (383 votes)
#2

Chapter Sixteen

S2:E8

Noa uncovers a devastating truth. Solomon learns of an old enemy's fate. Sunja must decide between her past and her future.

mosdepo Oct 11, 2024

I'm at a loss for words... Peak performances. Peak emotions. Peak drama tv.

8.9/10 (419 votes)
#3

Chapter Ten

S2:E2

The family reunites with a loved one and confronts a harsh reality. Solomon makes a discovery that could prove beneficial.

mosdepo Aug 30, 2024

Just when you thought this show couldn't get any more emotional and heartbreaking.....

8.8/10 (1297 votes)
#4

Chapter Seven

S1:E7

As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything.

nutmac Apr 26, 2022

This episode is a big departure from Sunja and Solomon focused episodes. **Min Jin Lee**'s novel is ...

8.7/10 (686 votes)
#5

Chapter Eight

S1:E8

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.

nutmac Apr 30, 2022

This season finale is an early Mother’s Day present, paying homage to 4 mothers. 1. **Etsuko**: A...

8.5/10 (1065 votes)
#6

Chapter Three

S1:E3

Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu. Solomon looks to his grandmother for help.

nutmac Mar 26, 2022

Wow! Without giving anything away, the final scene is one the most moving moments I’ve ever witness...

8.4/10 (290 votes)
#7

Chapter Fifteen

S2:E7

Mr. Kim faces a difficult choice: the woman he loves or his homeland. Both Solomon and Mozasu execute ruthless plans.

SummerBran Oct 4, 2024

I don't think that was what Sunja had in mind ...

8.3/10 (310 votes)
#8

Chapter Twelve

S2:E4

As new relationships blossom, a tragedy threatens to destroy everything. Sunja meets a close friend of Solomon's.

SummerBran Sep 14, 2024

I was convinced Sunja would kill one of the others in the dark when she was driving the car.

8.2/10 (407 votes)
#9

Chapter Nine

S2:E1

World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival. Pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand.

nutmac Aug 23, 2024

The best show on Apple TV+ is back for a second season and it's just as powerful as I remember. The ...

8.2/10 (324 votes)
#10

Chapter Eleven

S2:E3

Sunja and the children flee Osaka only to find their new location has its own challenges. Solomon's past leads him to new beginnings.

nutmac Sep 6, 2024

In this rare "happy" episode, Sunja, her boys, and her sister-in-law Kunghee are afforded much neede...

8.2/10 (301 votes)
#11

Chapter Thirteen

S2:E5

The family's fight for survival begins anew as WWII reaches the home front. A surprise figure thwarts Solomon's perfect plan.

Pongpeng Sep 20, 2024

Not so heartbreaking like the second ep, but this feels the season's best so far alongside it, an ex...

8.1/10 (1319 votes)
#12

Chapter One

S1:E1

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.

nutmac Mar 25, 2022

At long last, my most anticipated Apple TV+ series has arrived. _**Pachinko**_ is one of my favorite...

8.1/10 (833 votes)
#13

Chapter Five

S1:E5

As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.

nutmac Apr 8, 2022

After hitting the emotional crescendo, this episode pivots the setting to 1931 Osaka. After passing ...

8.0/10 (810 votes)
#14

Chapter Six

S1:E6

Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.

nutmac Apr 16, 2022

This episode increases the stake by adding a third 1975 timeline focused on Solomon's teenage years....

8.0/10 (281 votes)
#15

Chapter Fourteen

S2:E6

Five years after the war has ended, Hansu is at the top of the criminal underworld—but his riches come at a great price.

nutmac Sep 28, 2024

On the second season of Pachinko, many troubles brew, laying the foundation for character arcs. Thes...

7.9/10 (1041 votes)
#16

Chapter Two

S1:E2

Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price. Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity.

fleker Aug 12, 2024

A strong episode that touches upon the raw Japanese/Korean relations in the late 1980s

7.9/10 (1041 votes)
#1

Chapter Two

S1:E2

Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price. Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity.

fleker Aug 12, 2024

A strong episode that touches upon the raw Japanese/Korean relations in the late 1980s

8.0/10 (810 votes)
#2

Chapter Six

S1:E6

Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.

nutmac Apr 16, 2022

This episode increases the stake by adding a third 1975 timeline focused on Solomon's teenage years....

8.0/10 (281 votes)
#3

Chapter Fourteen

S2:E6

Five years after the war has ended, Hansu is at the top of the criminal underworld—but his riches come at a great price.

nutmac Sep 28, 2024

On the second season of Pachinko, many troubles brew, laying the foundation for character arcs. Thes...

8.1/10 (1319 votes)
#4

Chapter One

S1:E1

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.

nutmac Mar 25, 2022

At long last, my most anticipated Apple TV+ series has arrived. _**Pachinko**_ is one of my favorite...

8.1/10 (833 votes)
#5

Chapter Five

S1:E5

As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.

nutmac Apr 8, 2022

After hitting the emotional crescendo, this episode pivots the setting to 1931 Osaka. After passing ...

8.2/10 (407 votes)
#6

Chapter Nine

S2:E1

World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival. Pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand.

nutmac Aug 23, 2024

The best show on Apple TV+ is back for a second season and it's just as powerful as I remember. The ...

8.2/10 (324 votes)
#7

Chapter Eleven

S2:E3

Sunja and the children flee Osaka only to find their new location has its own challenges. Solomon's past leads him to new beginnings.

nutmac Sep 6, 2024

In this rare "happy" episode, Sunja, her boys, and her sister-in-law Kunghee are afforded much neede...

8.2/10 (301 votes)
#8

Chapter Thirteen

S2:E5

The family's fight for survival begins anew as WWII reaches the home front. A surprise figure thwarts Solomon's perfect plan.

Pongpeng Sep 20, 2024

Not so heartbreaking like the second ep, but this feels the season's best so far alongside it, an ex...

8.3/10 (310 votes)
#9

Chapter Twelve

S2:E4

As new relationships blossom, a tragedy threatens to destroy everything. Sunja meets a close friend of Solomon's.

SummerBran Sep 14, 2024

I was convinced Sunja would kill one of the others in the dark when she was driving the car.

8.4/10 (290 votes)
#10

Chapter Fifteen

S2:E7

Mr. Kim faces a difficult choice: the woman he loves or his homeland. Both Solomon and Mozasu execute ruthless plans.

SummerBran Oct 4, 2024

I don't think that was what Sunja had in mind ...

8.5/10 (1065 votes)
#11

Chapter Three

S1:E3

Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu. Solomon looks to his grandmother for help.

nutmac Mar 26, 2022

Wow! Without giving anything away, the final scene is one the most moving moments I’ve ever witness...

8.7/10 (686 votes)
#12

Chapter Eight

S1:E8

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.

nutmac Apr 30, 2022

This season finale is an early Mother’s Day present, paying homage to 4 mothers. 1. **Etsuko**: A...

8.8/10 (1297 votes)
#13

Chapter Seven

S1:E7

As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything.

nutmac Apr 26, 2022

This episode is a big departure from Sunja and Solomon focused episodes. **Min Jin Lee**'s novel is ...

8.9/10 (419 votes)
#14

Chapter Ten

S2:E2

The family reunites with a loved one and confronts a harsh reality. Solomon makes a discovery that could prove beneficial.

mosdepo Aug 30, 2024

Just when you thought this show couldn't get any more emotional and heartbreaking.....

9.0/10 (1171 votes)
#15

Chapter Four

S1:E4

Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.

Pongpeng Apr 2, 2022

Four episodes in and really digging this so far. The cross-cutting across generational storylines, r...

9.0/10 (383 votes)
#16

Chapter Sixteen

S2:E8

Noa uncovers a devastating truth. Solomon learns of an old enemy's fate. Sunja must decide between her past and her future.

mosdepo Oct 11, 2024

I'm at a loss for words... Peak performances. Peak emotions. Peak drama tv.

8.1/10 (1319 votes)

Chapter One

S1:E1

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.

nutmac Mar 25, 2022

At long last, my most anticipated Apple TV+ series has arrived. _**Pachinko**_ is one of my favorite...

7.9/10 (1041 votes)

Chapter Two

S1:E2

Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price. Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity.

fleker Aug 12, 2024

A strong episode that touches upon the raw Japanese/Korean relations in the late 1980s

8.5/10 (1065 votes)

Chapter Three

S1:E3

Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu. Solomon looks to his grandmother for help.

nutmac Mar 26, 2022

Wow! Without giving anything away, the final scene is one the most moving moments I’ve ever witness...

9.0/10 (1171 votes)

Chapter Four

S1:E4

Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.

Pongpeng Apr 2, 2022

Four episodes in and really digging this so far. The cross-cutting across generational storylines, r...

8.1/10 (833 votes)

Chapter Five

S1:E5

As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.

nutmac Apr 8, 2022

After hitting the emotional crescendo, this episode pivots the setting to 1931 Osaka. After passing ...

8.0/10 (810 votes)

Chapter Six

S1:E6

Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.

nutmac Apr 16, 2022

This episode increases the stake by adding a third 1975 timeline focused on Solomon's teenage years....

8.8/10 (1297 votes)

Chapter Seven

S1:E7

As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything.

nutmac Apr 26, 2022

This episode is a big departure from Sunja and Solomon focused episodes. **Min Jin Lee**'s novel is ...

8.7/10 (686 votes)

Chapter Eight

S1:E8

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.

nutmac Apr 30, 2022

This season finale is an early Mother’s Day present, paying homage to 4 mothers. 1. **Etsuko**: A...

8.2/10 (407 votes)

Chapter Nine

S2:E1

World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival. Pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand.

nutmac Aug 23, 2024

The best show on Apple TV+ is back for a second season and it's just as powerful as I remember. The ...

8.9/10 (419 votes)

Chapter Ten

S2:E2

The family reunites with a loved one and confronts a harsh reality. Solomon makes a discovery that could prove beneficial.

mosdepo Aug 30, 2024

Just when you thought this show couldn't get any more emotional and heartbreaking.....

8.2/10 (324 votes)

Chapter Eleven

S2:E3

Sunja and the children flee Osaka only to find their new location has its own challenges. Solomon's past leads him to new beginnings.

nutmac Sep 6, 2024

In this rare "happy" episode, Sunja, her boys, and her sister-in-law Kunghee are afforded much neede...

8.3/10 (310 votes)

Chapter Twelve

S2:E4

As new relationships blossom, a tragedy threatens to destroy everything. Sunja meets a close friend of Solomon's.

SummerBran Sep 14, 2024

I was convinced Sunja would kill one of the others in the dark when she was driving the car.

8.2/10 (301 votes)

Chapter Thirteen

S2:E5

The family's fight for survival begins anew as WWII reaches the home front. A surprise figure thwarts Solomon's perfect plan.

Pongpeng Sep 20, 2024

Not so heartbreaking like the second ep, but this feels the season's best so far alongside it, an ex...

8.0/10 (281 votes)

Chapter Fourteen

S2:E6

Five years after the war has ended, Hansu is at the top of the criminal underworld—but his riches come at a great price.

nutmac Sep 28, 2024

On the second season of Pachinko, many troubles brew, laying the foundation for character arcs. Thes...

8.4/10 (290 votes)

Chapter Fifteen

S2:E7

Mr. Kim faces a difficult choice: the woman he loves or his homeland. Both Solomon and Mozasu execute ruthless plans.

SummerBran Oct 4, 2024

I don't think that was what Sunja had in mind ...

9.0/10 (383 votes)

Chapter Sixteen

S2:E8

Noa uncovers a devastating truth. Solomon learns of an old enemy's fate. Sunja must decide between her past and her future.

mosdepo Oct 11, 2024

I'm at a loss for words... Peak performances. Peak emotions. Peak drama tv.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 8.4 8
★ 9.0 Chapter Sixteen
★ 8.0 Chapter Fourteen
1 ★ 8.4 8
★ 9.0 Chapter Four
★ 7.9 Chapter Two