Pachinko is Apple TV’s latest endeavor—an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Min Jin Lee. Let’s first decode the title for you. Pachinko is a type of Japanese mechanical game that resembles a pinball machine.
As a story about a Korean family who’s trying to immigrate in the face of Japanese imperialism, the term “pachinko” captures well how their lives are left up to fate and luck, just like the game.
The stellar cast is made up of Youn Yuh-jung who plays the protagonist Sun-ja and Kim Min-ha who plays her younger version along with Korea’s beloved Lee Min-ho and Hamilton’s Jin Ha, among others.
But let’s get to the more important questions, like where you can watch this fantastic show online.
How to stream Pachinko in the US?
Pachinko is available to stream on Apple TV+ if you have a subscription to the platform. The monthly subscription is priced at $4.99 and gives you access to all Apple TV original shows, movies, and other items in their catalog.
If you don’t have an Apple device, the streaming service is available through Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, Comcast Xfinity, and a few smart TVs.
You can also try streaming the same online at tv.apple.com but word on the street is that Apple’s web experience isn’t that great.
Will Pachinko be available on Netflix?
No, Apple TV is the sole distributor of the show, so you won’t find it on any other streaming platform in the US, including Netflix.
What language is Pachinko in?
Pachinko is a tale covering Korean and Japanese historic events, and as such, the characters speak in Korean, Japanese, and sometimes, English. You can enjoy the original as is with English subtitles, or opt for a dubbed version which is available in a range of languages, including English.
What is Pachinko’s release schedule?
The show has eight episodes in total and has debuted the first three on March 25. Following this, the show will air one episode per week ending on April 29.
About Pachinko
Pachinko is a 2022 Korean drama from Apple TV+ directed by American actor-director Justin Cho and Kogonada, a South Korean filmmaker. The series is based on a trilogy of the same name written by Lee Min-jin, who also serves as an executive producer.
The drama stars history-making Academy-award winner Youn Yuh-jung, veteran Lee Min-ho, Jin Ha, Anna Sawai, Soji Arai and debuts Kim Min-ha.
The emotional rollercoaster of an epic saga, Pachinko lays bear the generational journey full of struggle, love, betrayal and choices by following the life of a Korean immigrant family.
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