Pachinko

First of all, I am a Korean. I've heard a lot about what Japanese people did to Korean people during the colonial era while I was growing up. That is very sad and making us Koreans furious. Because we Koreans heard a lot about similar stories, and the storyline follows actual historical events, this show feels a little cliche in my opinion. But, I think the cinematography is one of the best I've ever seen to describe the era. It is beautifully done and seems very real. Also the show's strategy to show events not by chronically, but by weaving related events through 3,4 generations is brilliant and is making the show interesting. Overall, it is worthwhile to watch, and to the people who didn't know the history between Japan and Korea, this will be a great show to understand the history and the emotions Koreans(or other countries which were impacted by Japan during the war) have.

Although I believe we Koreans need to overcome this emotions about Japan and Japanese people, Japan also needs to admit its wrong doings in the past and truthfully express their apologies.

This is no historical drama but a story of a women who endured the pain of the horrific historical time in which she was born. Triumphant the victory of survival against all odds flung in her way by sacrificing all ties with her roots.

The marvelous casting literally takes you back to that period of time through the screen. The emotions portrayed by every character is accurate and so real that at one point I questioned myself are they really acting? With just 4 eps I am already drawn into the world of Sunja, Ko Hansu, Pastor Isak, Solomon and Pachinko.

Netflix what a loss...please provide these kind of content more coz everyone in the world deserves to see such a brilliant story.

I literally do not have words to describe how good this show is, the transition between time periods, the history and the way the story is told, the actjng has been sublime, cinematography is A+, Just the whole package has been a treat, am not really a big fan of kdrama but this feels different, very different, well done apple+ for this show.

Wow! What a truly mind-blowing rendition of one of the most moving novels in recent history. The casting, direction, acting and cinematography are all equally exceptional.

You know the actors are talented when they can draw you into a drama in a language you don't understand. Halfway through the first episode I was fully invested in the story, transported to another time and place, caring about the fate of the characters.

The story is universal - the struggle of a family to survive and live on in the next generation. It feels very authentic, the characters - even though they don't look like me or speak the same language - are people I know, people I can relate to.

I am enjoying the heck out of this series, and I can recommend it without reservation.