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Season 1 – Mercy for None

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After severing ties with his gang, a former gangster returns to uncover the truth behind his brother's death, embarking on a relentless path of revenge.
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Mercy for None — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Pierce Conran South China Morning Post Sep 11
2.5/5
While the show gets off to a decent start, its main dish – the action sequences – provides diminishing returns as the story devolves into a tired tangle of treachery. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Aug 11
4/5
This is a very intense, character-driven action thriller series where everyone is the hero of their own story. However, they tend to be the villain to... Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim (Substack) Jul 1
3/4
Full of revenge (and bloodshed), "Mercy for None" features a taciturn protagonist (So Ji-sub) who is the ultimate fighter. You can knock him down, but you can't destroy him. Go to Full Review Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? 06/15/2025
10/10
Mercy For None is an astounding series that ends with a silence that carries weight. Top-notch action, well-plotted intrigue, and the most violence in a Netflix series, this action-revenge story deserves to be on every “top” list this year and beyond. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 06/12/2025
The action and revenge story in Mercy For None is enough to keep us watching, and the episodes are well-paced. But we really need to see more context about the rivalry between the gangs in order to really get invested in this story. Go to Full Review Weiting Liu Common Sense Media 06/10/2025
The story builds its tension on this grim sense of fatalism. Despite familiar crime war tropes and uneven pacing, Mercy for None will satisfy anyone drawn to dark, gritty revenge catharsis. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael E. @ibeatu123 May 3 Amazing action. Amazing story! If you liked John Wick you’ll love this. See more Umar H @RT93049259 May 2 Best k drama for beginners and nothing wrong with that story is easy to follow love the action made my pants almost pee crazy amount of detail See more Riviu R @RT55277292 Aug 10 The 7-episode based on a clichéd premise—revenge for an ex-gangster—delivers a brutal, no-nonsense slaughter! Sweet revenge! See more Cheap T @RT91740778 Jul 22 One of the best revenge TV series out there! Full of character, gore, and literally I have nothing bad to say about it. Definitely worth a watch and if you haven't seen it then go and watch it...9/10 See more T'Damitta O @RT86215689 Jul 3 Nam ji Gun kept his word til his brother was killed. I want a big brother like that. So-Ji-Sub played the hell out this role, I'll be looking up more rolls played. Movie should have got a 10. See more Gio S @RT22660991 Jun 27 The Koreans have done it again. Great action series. Nam Ki-jun is more relentless than Marvels Punisher. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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So Ji-sub

Nam Ki-jun

Heo Joon-ho

Lee Ju-un

Gong Myung

Koo Jun-mo

Chu Young-woo

Lee Keum-son

Ahn Kil-kang

Koo Bong-san

Lee Beom-soo

Shim Seong-won

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 6, 2025 After Nam Gi-seok's mysterious death, Nam Gi-jun emerges from seclusion on a mission to find the perpetrator, no matter the cost. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 6, 2025 After tracking down Gi-seok's hit, Gi-jun discovers the scheme's origin, forcing him to enforce a rule he established more than a decade ago. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 6, 2025 Despite his father's precautions, Gu Jun-mo underestimates the threat he faces; frustrated and desperate, he decides to handle Gi-jun himself. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 6, 2025 Desperate to save his son, Chairman Gu digs deeper into Gi-seok's hit; after Jun-mo attacks his friends, Gi-jun goes head-to-head with Jun-mo's army. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 6, 2025 Gi-jun quickly learns that his problems don't end with Jun-mo; a gang war breaks out after Chairman Lee suspects the real architect behind recent events. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 6, 2025 Cha Yeong-do sets his plan in motion; as Lee Geum-son seizes power, Gi-jun faces betrayal, danger and a race to uncover the truth behind it all. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 6, 2025 With all his obstacles cleared, Geum-son puts his endgame into play; will Gi-jun succeed in stopping him, or go down trying? Details

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Season Info

Director
Choi Seong-eun
Screenwriter
Yoo Ki-sung, Oh Se-hyeong
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Crime
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Jun 6, 2025