# The Uncanny Counter (2020–2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-uncanny-counter/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Critic Score | 79% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 84% |
| Creator | Yeo Ji-na |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Action, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 2 (28 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

The Uncanny Counter (2020–2023) is a Action, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery series created by Yeo Ji-na, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (79%), audience ratings (87%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (8/10), and fan ratings (84%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Webtoon action with a big heart: the demon-punching is fun, but it is the found-family bickering around the noodle counter that carries both seasons.

## Synopsis

A noodle shop in a quiet neighbourhood doubles as the base for a crew of spirit hunters — ordinary people partnered with souls from the afterlife who lend them strength, speed and the ability to see what is really wearing a human face. Their newest recruit is a high schooler with a limp and a grudge, and the demons he is sent to collect keep leading him back toward the crash that killed his parents.

## Cast

Jo Byeong-kyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, Yoo In-soo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Uncanny Counter worth watching?**
Yes — The Uncanny Counter earns a 80% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 79%, audience 87%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan 84%. Webtoon action with a big heart: the demon-punching is fun, but it is the found-family bickering around the noodle counter that carries both seasons.

**Why is The Uncanny Counter so highly rated?**
The Uncanny Counter scores 80% because all five independent sources agree: critics 79%, audiences 87%, Metacritic 68/100, IMDb 8/10 and fan ratings 84%. Webtoon action with a big heart: the demon-punching is fun, but it is the found-family bickering around the noodle counter that carries both seasons. See the full breakdown on the The Uncanny Counter series page.

**Is The Uncanny Counter on Prime Video?**
No — The Uncanny Counter 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 The Uncanny Counter on Netflix?**
Yes — The Uncanny Counter 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 The Uncanny Counter come out?**
The Uncanny Counter first aired in 2020 and ran through 2023 (2020–2023). Created by Yeo Ji-na; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of The Uncanny Counter are there?**
The Uncanny Counter has 2 seasons across 28 episodes (2020–2023). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Uncanny Counter?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Uncanny Counter’s 28 episodes take roughly 21 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Uncanny Counter?**
The Uncanny Counter 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 The Uncanny Counter?**
The Uncanny Counter stars Jo Byeong-kyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, and others. Created by Yeo Ji-na.

**How many episodes are in The Uncanny Counter?**
The Uncanny Counter has 28 episodes across 2 seasons (2020–2023).

**What is The Uncanny Counter about?**
A noodle shop in a quiet neighbourhood doubles as the base for a crew of spirit hunters — ordinary people partnered with souls from the afterlife who lend them strength, speed and the ability to see what is really wearing a human face. Their newest recruit is a high schooler with a limp and a grudge, and the demons he is sent to collect keep leading him back toward the crash that killed his parents.

**Who created The Uncanny Counter?**
The Uncanny Counter was created by Yeo Ji-na. It is a action, fantasy, drama series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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