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Season 1 – Burn the House Down

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To uncover the truth about the fire that ruined her family 13 years ago, Anzu goes undercover as a housekeeper for the icy mistress of the wealthy and powerful Mitarai home.
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Carla Monfort Espinof 08/17/2023
3/5
Burn the House Down is a good antidote to the suffocating heat of summer: a thriller of a lifetime that will meet the expectations of those looking to get hooked on something short that guarantees an entertaining time. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Alison de Souza The Straits Times (Singapore) 08/07/2023
3/5
The two charismatic female leads, Nagano and Suzuki, make even the silliest and soapiest moments enjoyable. Go to Full Review Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut 07/31/2023
4/5
Burn the House Down is a handsomely crafted and consistently engaging mystery with relevant themes and impressive performances. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 07/18/2023
Despite the tonal inconsistencies, the story of Burn The House Down has pulled us in... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mad H @RT48855585 Dec 3 Acting was interesting. story line was intriguing only in the beginning, ending was deflated. Not worth the time. See more Due F @RT14704568 Nov 11 Burn the House Down is an engaging Japanese drama adapted from Fujisawa Moyashi’s manga Mitarai-ke, Enjou Suru, blending mystery, family secrets, and revenge across eight well-paced episodes. The story unfolds clearly, filled with tension, sharp twists, and a satisfying logic that keeps viewers invested. While Anzu’s vengeful plan initially feels unconvincing and her father’s weak-willed character can be frustrating, the evolving dynamic between Anzu and the enigmatic Makiko adds rich emotional depth. Kyoka Suzuki’s nuanced portrayal of Makiko — both poised and manipulative — shines throughout. Beyond the drama, the series delivers a powerful message about truth and deception: never believe everything you see on social media, for perfection often hides behind carefully constructed lies. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com) See more Warwick G @RT27359904 07/21/2023 This really sucks you in. Stay with it as it will soon have you addicted and dying to fine out how it ends. Beautifully cast and directed. A must watch based on a manga series. Japanese drama at its best. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mei Nagano

Anzu Murata

Kyôka Suzuki

Makiko Mitarai

Yuri Tsunematsu

Yuzu Murata

Taishi Nakagawa

Shinji Mitarai

Michiko Kichise

Satsuki Murata

Kie Kitano

Kurea

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Episode 1 A young woman calling herself Shizuka Yamauchi arrives at the Mitarai house as the new housekeeper; it's a home she once knew very well. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Episode 2 Yuzu figures out a way to get more information out of the Mitarai family; Makiko begins to share her less-than-glamorous past with the public. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Episode 3 Shinji offers to set up a meeting between Yuzu and their father; Kiichi blackmails Anzu, keeping her from making any progress in her investigation. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Episode 4 Claire finds what may be Makiko's personal blog from 14 years ago; Shinji starts to suspect that Shizuka Yamauchi may not be who she says she is. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Episode 5 After a setback, Anzu has to recalibrate; she confronts her father and gains an unlikely ally; Anzu finds a new way to keep a close eye on Makiko. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Episode 6 Makiko goes viral all over social media and not for a good reason; then, someone starts posting stories exposing Makiko's past. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Episode 7 Instead of apologizing, Makiko holds a press conference and declares that she'll continue being Makiko Mitarai; however, the choice may not be her's to make. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Episode 8 The police make an arrest, but it isn't of Makiko; Anzu and Yuzu pay a visit to the Mitarai house to find out the whole truth. Details

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Burn the House Down — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Jul 13, 2023
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