# Pachinko (2022–2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/pachinko/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 97/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Soo Hugh |
| Platform | Apple TV+ |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Seasons | 2 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Pachinko (2022–2024) is a Drama, History series created by Soo Hugh, streaming on Apple TV+. It holds a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (97%), Metascore (84/100), IMDb (8.2/10), TMDB fan (82%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

A ravishing multigenerational epic — intimate and enormous at once — with Youn Yuh-jung's Sunja among the most quietly devastating performances on television.

## Synopsis

Across four generations and three languages, a Korean family's saga unfolds from Japanese-occupied Busan to 1980s Tokyo and New York — a sweeping, time-braided adaptation of Min Jin Lee's novel about exile, endurance and the debts children owe the women who survived.

## Cast

Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ha, Jin Ha

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Pachinko worth watching?**
Yes — Pachinko earns a 86% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 97%, Metascore 84/100, IMDb 8.2/10, TMDB fan 82%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). A ravishing multigenerational epic — intimate and enormous at once — with Youn Yuh-jung's Sunja among the most quietly devastating performances on television.

**Why is Pachinko so highly rated?**
Pachinko scores 86% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 97/100, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 82%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. A ravishing multigenerational epic — intimate and enormous at once — with Youn Yuh-jung's Sunja among the most quietly devastating performances on television. See the full breakdown on the Pachinko series page.

**Is Pachinko on Netflix?**
No — Pachinko is not on Netflix. It streams on Apple TV+, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Apple TV+. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Pachinko on Apple TV+?**
Yes — Pachinko is available on Apple TV+ in many regions (catalogued under Apple TV+ on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Apple TV+ app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Pachinko come out?**
Pachinko first aired in 2022 and ran through 2024 (2022–2024). Created by Soo Hugh; it streams on Apple TV+ today.

**How many seasons of Pachinko are there?**
Pachinko has 2 seasons across 16 episodes (2022–2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Pachinko?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Pachinko’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Pachinko?**
Pachinko streams on Apple TV+ in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Apple TV+. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Pachinko?**
Pachinko stars Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ha, Jin Ha. Created by Soo Hugh.

**How many episodes are in Pachinko?**
Pachinko has 16 episodes across 2 seasons (2022–2024).

**What is Pachinko about?**
Across four generations and three languages, a Korean family's saga unfolds from Japanese-occupied Busan to 1980s Tokyo and New York — a sweeping, time-braided adaptation of Min Jin Lee's novel about exile, endurance and the debts children owe the women who survived.

**Who created Pachinko?**
Pachinko was created by Soo Hugh. It is a drama, history series from United States, primarily in Korean.

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