The Legend of the Blue Sea Review (2016–2017): Is It Worth Watching?

Is The Legend of the Blue Sea worth watching?

Yes — The Legend of the Blue Sea is worth watching, holding a 70% Critic Score and 84% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 75% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (61), IMDb (7.9/10) and aggregated fan rating (80%).

Created by Park Ji-eun, The Legend of the Blue Sea ran 1 season, 20 episodes on Netflix in Korean, from South Korea. The Legend of the Blue Sea has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is The Legend of the Blue Sea about?

A mermaid who once loved a Joseon magistrate washes up in modern Seoul and attaches herself to the man wearing his face — now a charming and entirely unsentimental con artist. She can erase memories with a touch; he can talk anyone out of anything. As their two lifetimes braid together, the murderous ending of the first one quietly begins arranging itself for a second attempt.

Critics consensus: A gorgeous, expensive fantasy romance that trades on its leads’ chemistry more than its plotting — the con-artist comedy sparkles, even when the reincarnation mythology ties itself in knots down the final stretch. The cast is led by Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Min-ho, Lee Hee-joon, Shin Hye-sun, Shin Won-ho, among others.

How many seasons of The Legend of the Blue Sea are there, and where do I start?

The Legend of the Blue Sea has 1 season, 20 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 1 season, 20 episodes, it is a single-season commitment you can finish in a week. The series page breaks the 75% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch The Legend of the Blue Sea?

The Legend of the Blue Sea is carried by Netflix, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the Netflix hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after The Legend of the Blue Sea?

If it lands, try When Life Gives You Tangerines (93%), Reply 1988 (92%), Crash Landing on You (91%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all fantasy series, everything from South Korea, or the year it premiered.