Netflix’s ‘masterful’ romance has ‘the best first episode of the year’ (Image: NETFLIX)
Netflix’s latest romantic drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines, has already captivated subscribers after the streaming giant released the initial four episodes last week.
The series is set to drop new chapters every Friday, gradually unveiling a heart-wrenching family narrative.
Since its debut last Friday (7th March), the show has garnered considerable acclaim on social media platforms.
The touching family saga follows Ae-soon (played by IU) and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum), whose love story unfolds on the scenic Jeju Island in South Korea.
Spanning over six decades, their poetic journey, combined with stunning visuals, is sure to leave viewers enchanted.
The series boasts an impressive 97 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
This breathtaking love story is told over six decades (Image: NETFLIX)
One fan praised: “When Life Gives You Tangerines is a beautifully crafted drama that captures the essence of love, resilience, and the passage of time.
“Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Jeju Island, the story follows Ae-sun and Gwan-sik as they navigate life’s challenges over six decades.
“The drama effortlessly blends romance, slice-of-life, and melodrama, creating a deeply emotional and immersive experience.”
On Reddit, the series has also resonated deeply with audiences, with many confessing how much it moved them from the very first episode.
“This is the best pilot episode of any Kdrama that has aired this year. Absolutely brilliant,” one user exclaimed.
When Life Gives You Tangerines is set on South Korea’s picturesque Jeju Island (Image: NETFLIX)
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Another fan gushed: “This drama is GORG already. Not even done with the episode yet and I’m hooked.”
Someone else was quickly moved to tears, confessing: “No drama made me cry so early on.”
The emotional impact didn’t stop there, as another added: “I can already tell that this drama is going to be an emotional rollercoaster after 1 episode.”
The praise continued, with a viewer noting: “First episode and I’m already hooked. I like the pace, the episode was almost 1h long but it didn’t feel boring or tiresome.
“The cinematography is top notch and if the writing + acting continues to be this good well then idk, dare I say drama of the year. I love the details and how balanced the episode is. There is tragedy but also comedy.”
A dedicated K-drama fan couldn’t resist binge-watching: “Watched all 4 eps in one sitting. I expected it to be good as this is from the same writer for When the Camellia Blooms, but wow.
“I was crying my eyes out every five minutes. IU and Park Bo-gum are perfect for these roles.”
Could this be Netflix’s best K-drama to date?
With 12 episodes still to come, audiences are encouraged not to miss a moment of this epic story of love and sacrifice.
When Life Gives You Tangerines continues Fridays on Netflix.