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Season 1 – Notes From the Last Row

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A literature professor discovers a student's talent and offers him writing lessons, but as he sinks into the story, their sessions spiral into chaos.
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Notes From the Last Row — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies Jun 27
4.5/5
Choi Min-sik’s character suffering a severe meltdown after being subjected to the wildest plot twists imaginable is obviously gonna make me compare it to the other Choi Min-sik project, which has the plot twist and a meltdown of the century, Oldboy. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? Jun 26
8.5/10
From its many twists and turns to the astounding character study delivered by Choi Min-sik, Notes from the Last Row is a slowburn ride that will leave you guessing until the end. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Jun 26
4/5
While its deliberate pacing won’t appeal to everyone, the series delivers an unsettling exploration of creativity, obsession, and the dangerous power of stories. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Jun 26
4/5
I loved the character-driven plot and the psychological thriller element. Trust me, as much as episode 1 may seem like a drama with a little thriller-mystery, it will evolve into something much darker. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Irek B @Halunk Jul 28 Enjoyable to watch, with no crude humor or cheap jokes. The series explores an interesting and unusual subject and keeps you engaged. See more Freida H @Frei6789 Jul 6 Slow burn but very twisty and a great 6 episode watch. See more Anonymous M @Anonymous_M Jun 29 All i want to say is peak writing, peak cinema, peak acting each and every episode will keep you engaged and it literally give the hint that this is going to happend and when you predict the story they give you the new plot... Next Level and Choi Min Hui sir that panic scenes i guess no one will match that skill...🔥 See more Mike M @RT70691395 Jun 29 This was an enjoyable watch, and the twists made it a fun ride. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kim Gyu-tae

Creator

Jang Myung-woo

Creator

Choi Min-sik

Actor

Choi Hyun-wook

Actor

Huh Joon-ho

Actor

Cho Han-cheul

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 26, 2026 Impressed by student Lee Kang's remarkable talent, Professor Heo Mun-oh offers him a special writing class, but a troubling request tests his ethics. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 26, 2026 Kang's story begins with a chance meeting with his classmate Kim Se-yun; Mun-oh doubts Kang's motives, an accident reveals a truth. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 26, 2026 Mun-oh's obsession with the unfolding story grows as accusations swirl around Se-yun's dad; Kang's continued research leads him to tailing someone. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 26, 2026 Suspicion grows as Kang continues his observations; Mun-oh hesitates to stop him from writing; a letter draws Kang to a late-night rendezvous. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 26, 2026 When Kang's story ends on a cliffhanger, Mun-oh anxiously awaits what he'll write next; Se-yun's mom makes a desperate choice to protect her family. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 26, 2026 Mun-oh becomes fixated on Kang's writing; Kang keeps crossing the line for the sake of his craft, pushing both toward a point of no return. Details
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Season Info

Director
Kim Gyu-tae
Creator
Kim Gyu-tae, Jang Myung-woo
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Jun 26, 2026
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