# Pinocchio (2014–2015) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/pinocchio/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 85% |
| Creator | Park Hye-ryun |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Romance, Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (20 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Pinocchio (2014–2015) is a Romance, Drama, Mystery series created by Park Hye-ryun, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (82%), audience ratings (88%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (8/10), and fan ratings (85%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

A sharp, unusually angry romance about media responsibility — Park Hye-ryun grafts a revenge thriller onto a coming-of-age newsroom drama, and Lee Jong-suk sells the fury underneath the charm.

## Synopsis

Ki Ha-myung lost his family to a false news report and grew up under a borrowed name in a fishing village. Years later he walks into the newsroom that destroyed him as a rookie reporter, sharing a beat with Choi In-ha — a trainee with so-called Pinocchio syndrome, who hiccups uncontrollably the moment she tells a lie. Their first year on the job turns into a running argument about what journalism owes the people it writes about, and about the one truth neither of them can print.

## Cast

Lee Jong-suk, Park Shin-hye, Kim Young-kwang, Lee Yu-bi

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Pinocchio worth watching?**
Yes — Pinocchio earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 82%, audience 88%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan 85%. A sharp, unusually angry romance about media responsibility — Park Hye-ryun grafts a revenge thriller onto a coming-of-age newsroom drama, and Lee Jong-suk sells the fury underneath the charm.

**Why is Pinocchio so highly rated?**
Pinocchio scores 81% because all five independent sources agree: critics 82%, audiences 88%, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8/10 and fan ratings 85%. A sharp, unusually angry romance about media responsibility — Park Hye-ryun grafts a revenge thriller onto a coming-of-age newsroom drama, and Lee Jong-suk sells the fury underneath the charm. See the full breakdown on the Pinocchio series page.

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

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

**What year did Pinocchio come out?**
Pinocchio first aired in 2014 and ran through 2015 (2014–2015). Created by Park Hye-ryun; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Pinocchio are there?**
Pinocchio has 1 season across 20 episodes (2014–2015). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Pinocchio?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Pinocchio’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

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

**Who is in the cast of Pinocchio?**
Pinocchio stars Lee Jong-suk, Park Shin-hye, Kim Young-kwang, Lee Yu-bi. Created by Park Hye-ryun.

**How many episodes are in Pinocchio?**
Pinocchio has 20 episodes across 1 season (2014–2015).

**What is Pinocchio about?**
Ki Ha-myung lost his family to a false news report and grew up under a borrowed name in a fishing village. Years later he walks into the newsroom that destroyed him as a rookie reporter, sharing a beat with Choi In-ha — a trainee with so-called Pinocchio syndrome, who hiccups uncontrollably the moment she tells a lie. Their first year on the job turns into a running argument about what journalism…

**Who created Pinocchio?**
Pinocchio was created by Park Hye-ryun. It is a romance, drama, mystery series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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