This Korean serial killer drama is setting new streaming records at Disney+ and I wish knew about it sooner

Date:
Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:30:51 +0000

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New Korean serial killer thriller Nine Puzzles is a hit with audiences on Disney+.

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New Korean serial killer drama Nine Puzzles has become the most-watched drama from the country on Disney+ in 2025, joining the ranks of the streamer's most-watched titles so far this year.

Released between May 21 and June 4 of this year, the show also had the most viewers overall across the Asia-Pacific region no mean feat considering the second seasons of Andor and Doctor Who , two of the best Disney+ shows , were still going strong during that period. And, with the thriller continuing to gather momentum, dont be surprised if it tops the charts in Western markets before long.

While were still awaiting Rotten Tomatoes scores on the show, Hollywood Reporter have praised the complex, patient plotting, elevated tone and unconventional characters, which you can get a flavor of in the trailer
below. Bear in mind, which of the best streaming services you can watch on varies by territory, with Nine Puzzles assembling its pieces on Hulu in the US.

Directed by Yoon Jong-bin, Nine Puzzles follows Kim Da-mis Yoon E-na, a socially awkward but brilliantly gifted criminal profiler who, as a teenager, witnessed the aftermath of her uncles brutal (and as yet unsolved) murder, finding herself a suspect in the process. A decade on, she joins the Seoul Mets violent crimes unit, only to find herself paired with Kim Han-saem (Son Suk-ku), the very detective who had her on his radar all those years ago.

When a new spate of killings begins, each body accompanied by a similar cryptic puzzle piece as that of Yoon E-nas uncle, the pair must set their differences aside to navigate a complex web stretching back a decade. With each puzzle piece giving clues as to the next murder, the investigators race to assemble the full picture before the next body falls.

Director Yoon calls the show a great ride, with lots of great complex twists and while Nine Puzzles certainly demands the viewers attention, the series sets itself apart from similar stories, such as David Finchers Seven , with its, at times, light touch Yoon refers to the show as a mystery cartoon and quirky protagonist.

Said protagonist, Yoon E-na, is portrayed masterfully by Kim Da-mi, who captures the childlike nature of someone somewhat still rooted in the age in which they experienced unresolvable trauma. But while the catalyst for her adult identity is undeniably harrowing, the resultant character is a far cry from the usual hard-boiled detective, with Yoon E-na being a cheerful, impulsive breath of fresh air in an often dour genre that the director refers to as a cartoon character thats been dropped into reality. What are the critics saying about Nine Puzzles? (Image credit: Disney Plus)

As mentioned, Nine Puzzles is yet to receive a Rotten Tomatoes score, however initial critical reviews have been strong. Decider advised audiences to
stream it calling it an intriguing thriller, while Mashable call the show a slow-burn K-drama success hailing it as must-watch while praising the timely atmosphere, the idyllic creepy house, the two glamorous stars [...] and
highly ingenious suspense set pieces.

Medium , meanwhile, were a little more critical, calling Nine Puzzles scene transitions abrupt, saying it feels like theres something off with the editing. What's the subscriber's verdict? Nine Puzzles and everything Im loving about it from r/kdramas

As youd expect from one of the most watched shows in the world right now,
fans are loving it. Over on Reddit, one thread is titled Nine Puzzles and
why Im loving it with the user going into detail about how the shows refreshing female representation, unique use of colour and complex clues, saying Im really enjoying this drama.

Meanwhile, another user said they were loving it [...] the story is actually intriguing [...] there are some top notch actors while a third praised Kim Da-mis Yoon saying I really like how unique her character is.

Nine Puzzles is an addictive, complex K-drama that is both harrowing and heartwarming, with one of the most endearing leads in recent memory. If this is a puzzle youre looking to solve, all eleven episodes can be streamed on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally right now. You might also like I cut my streaming bills in half by ditching HBO Max for Hulu and Disney+ Everything new on Hulu in June 2025, including The Bear season 4 3 movies leaving Hulu in June 2025, including one with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

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