# Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/tale-of-the-nine-tailed/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 77% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 83% |
| Creator | Han Woo-ri |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama, Romance, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Tale of the Nine-Tailed (2020) is a Fantasy, Drama, Romance, Mystery series created by Han Woo-ri, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (77%), audience ratings (86%), Metascore (66/100), IMDb (8/10), and fan ratings (83%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Korean folklore rendered as slick urban fantasy, coasting happily on Lee Dong-wook's charisma while Kim Bum's resentful half-brother supplies the show's sharpest ache.

## Synopsis

Once a mountain deity, a nine-tailed fox now works modern Seoul as a bounty hunter of rogue spirits, waiting out the centuries for the reincarnation of the woman he gave up his godhood to save. A documentary producer who has chased supernatural rumours since childhood finally corners him, and she happens to wear that lost woman's face — dragging both of them back toward a curse neither has finished paying for, and toward the half-brother he abandoned.

## Cast

Lee Dong-wook, Jo Bo-ah, Kim Bum, Kim Yong-ji, Hwang Hee

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Tale of the Nine-Tailed worth watching?**
Yes — Tale of the Nine-Tailed earns a 78% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 77%, audience 86%, Metascore 66/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan 83%. Korean folklore rendered as slick urban fantasy, coasting happily on Lee Dong-wook's charisma while Kim Bum's resentful half-brother supplies the show's sharpest ache.

**Is Tale of the Nine-Tailed on Prime Video?**
No — Tale of the Nine-Tailed 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.

**What year did Tale of the Nine-Tailed come out?**
Tale of the Nine-Tailed first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Han Woo-ri; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Tale of the Nine-Tailed on Netflix?**
Yes — Tale of the Nine-Tailed 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.

**How many seasons of Tale of the Nine-Tailed are there?**
Tale of the Nine-Tailed has 1 season across 16 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

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

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

**Who is in the cast of Tale of the Nine-Tailed?**
Tale of the Nine-Tailed stars Lee Dong-wook, Jo Bo-ah, Kim Bum, Kim Yong-ji, Hwang Hee. Created by Han Woo-ri.

**How many episodes are in Tale of the Nine-Tailed?**
Tale of the Nine-Tailed has 16 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is Tale of the Nine-Tailed about?**
Once a mountain deity, a nine-tailed fox now works modern Seoul as a bounty hunter of rogue spirits, waiting out the centuries for the reincarnation of the woman he gave up his godhood to save. A documentary producer who has chased supernatural rumours since childhood finally corners him, and she happens to wear that lost woman's face — dragging both of them back toward a curse neither has finishe…

**Who created Tale of the Nine-Tailed?**
Tale of the Nine-Tailed was created by Han Woo-ri. It is a fantasy, drama, romance series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after Tale of the Nine-Tailed?**
Browse more fantasy series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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