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The 9 best Korean thrillers to watch on Netflix right now

  • Netflix has led the way in streaming a vast variety of TV shows made in Seoul. Fans of "Daredevil" and "The Wire" will find plenty of slick action and character-driven intrigue in these gritty K-thrillers.
  • From the international political conspiracies that drive the drama in "Vagabond" to the formidable crime-fighting team in "Bad Guys," these shows mix tight plotting with moments of black comedy to deliver blockbuster thrills.
  • Every series uses slick cinematography and stellar stunt work while rooting the action in political tensions and criminal conspiracies that delve into prescient social issues.
  • These are the nine best Korean thrillers available to stream now on Netflix.
  • Insider has many movie and TV show lists to keep you occupied. You can read them all here.

Slick action sequences and tangled mysteries served with a shot of dark humor – South Korea has been lauded as a leader in crime dramas and twisty thrillers long before "Parasite" hit the jackpot at the Academy Awards.

Netflix has become an industry leader in commissioning and distributing TV shows made in Seoul, introducing global audiences to a new class of rogue detectives, cold-blooded criminals, and slick undercover agents fighting for justice.

From the Marvel-style crew of secret agents in "Rugal" to the time-hopping conspiracies of "Signal," there's a story to entertain everyone.

Black comedy "Extracurricular" follows a shy high school student who has a secret side hustle running a shady business venture, while "Last" sharply satirizes corporate corruption by sending a disgraced fund manager into the mafia-run hierarchy of Seoul's criminal underworld.

Whether you're in the mood for a complex crime drama, fast-paced action, or political intrigue, these are the nine best Korean thrillers available to binge-watch now on Netflix.

Note: Numerous Netflix titles drop off the service monthly, so the availability of titles below may change.

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