TV series

Made in Korea

2025 · 2 seasons

A tense, slow-burning political crime drama that immerses you in 1970s Korea, with sharp performances and a pervasive sense of moral compromise.

Tagline: A single decision can change the course of history.
Overview: In 1970s South Korea, follow two men on opposite sides of power — one driven by ambition, the other by justice. As their worlds collide, greed, loyalty, and survival intertwine in a battle that will shape a nation.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Power, corruption, ambition, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
corruption
ambition
justice
betrayal
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild