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Season 1 - Best Episodes Of Pachinko

Overall Rating: ★ 8.4

Season 1 - Best Episodes Of Pachinko

(Overall Rating: ★ 8.4)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 1 episodes of Pachinko. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Follow the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family beginning with a forbidden love and crescendos into a sweeping saga that journeys between Korea, Japan and America to tell the unforgettable story of war and peace, love and loss, triumph and reckoning.

2 Seasons
16 Episodes
Returning Series
Drama
Best Episodes
S1E4 - Chapter Four ★ 9.0
S1E7 - Chapter Seven ★ 8.8
S1E8 - Chapter Eight ★ 8.7
Worst Episodes
S1E2 - Chapter Two ★ 7.9
S1E6 - Chapter Six ★ 8.0
S1E1 - Chapter One ★ 8.1
★ 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...

★ 8.8/10 (1297 votes)
#2

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)
#3

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)
#4

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...

★ 8.1/10 (1319 votes)
#5

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)
#6

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)
#7

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....

★ 7.9/10 (1041 votes)
#8

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....

★ 8.1/10 (1319 votes)
#3

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)
#4

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 ...

★ 8.5/10 (1065 votes)
#5

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)
#6

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)
#7

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 ...

★ 9.0/10 (1171 votes)
#8

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 (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...

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
Youn Yuh-jung
Soji Arai
Jin Ha
Jung Eun-chae
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Cast & Crew

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