Apple TV+'s 97% RT Historical Drama With Shogun Star Gets Season 2 Release Date 2 Years After Finale

Summary Pachinko proves universally adored, earning acclaim for its inter-generational Korean immigrant story.

Season 2 announced by Apple TV+ releases Friday, August 23, 2024, with a total of 8 episodes.

Returning cast members include Lee Minho, Yuh-Jung Youn, and Shōgun star Anna Sawai.

Pachinko, Apple's historical drama, which boasts 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, gets its season 2 release date more than two years after its finale. Created by Soo Hugh, and based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee, Pachinko premiered in March 2022 on Apple TV+. Telling the story of a Korean family through four generations, the adaptation garnered a warm reception from both audiences and critics and was frequently cited as one of the best shows of the year.

Now, Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date of Pachinko season 2. The acclaimed adaptation will return on Friday, August 23, 2024, with one episode, followed by one new episode every Friday until the finale on October 11. This means that season 2 will consist of eight episodes overall.

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Along with the announcement of the release date, photos of the upcoming episodes have been unveiled, which are included above.

Pachinko Season 2 Follows Up On An Acclaimed Debut

Season 1 Was Universally Adored.

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On Rotten Tomatoes, where it also boasts an 88% audience score, Pachinko has been lauded for its beautifully crafted scenes that linger long after an episode concludes.

The series follows the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family, beginning with a forbidden love that gathers steam and builds to a sweeping saga that moves between Japan, Korea, and America. In the process, the Apple TV+ drama unravels a story of love and loss, war and peace, and triumph. Pachinko's story particularly focuses on the character of Kim Sunja through the decades, detailing her familial and romantic relationships.

Related 10 Best Shows Like Pachinko The Apple+ drama series Pachinko will compel viewers to check out more series centering on immigrant stories and Korean history.

Pachinko season 2's cast is confirmed to welcome back Oscar winner Yuh-Jung Youn, Lee Minho, Minha Kim, Jin Ha, Eunchae Jung, Soji Arai, and Junwoo Han. Shōgun breakout Anna Sawai will reprise the role of Naomi, which she originated in season 1. Despite its sweeping scope and ability to draw out its emotional arc, the Apple TV+ drama has a light touch that is evident in its joyful opening credits.

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With several episodes directed by Kogonada, the filmmaker behind the similarly acclaimed Colin Farrell sci-fi film After Yang, the show's first season was incredibly adept at moving through different timelines and tones. On Rotten Tomatoes, where it also boasts an 88% audience score, Pachinko has been lauded for its beautifully crafted scenes that linger long after an episode concludes. The adaptation has also won several awards, including a Peabody Award, an American Film Institute Award, and a Critics' Choice Award. It adds up to a lot of anticipation for the series' late-summer return.

Source: Apple TV+