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Season 1 – The Frog

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The Frog is a suspense thriller revolving around the story of people whose peaceful lives are upended and thrown into uncontrollable incidents due to a mysterious guest who arrives in the middle of summer.
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The Frog — Season 1

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Nick Hilton Independent (UK) 08/26/2024
2/5
Cold case completists will find room for The Frog... But fans of both Squid Game and Mindhunter will be disappointed by a show that lacks either the clear vision of the former or the sophistication of the latter. Go to Full Review
Jan Lee The Straits Times (Singapore) Aug 14
4/5
The Frog is a cinematic work that uses beautifully composed shots and rich saturated colours to amplify the eerie and unsettling atmosphere. Go to Full Review
Joly Herman Common Sense Media 03/19/2025
Rife with excellent acting and characters who keep horrible secrets, fans of David Lynch will find a home here. Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 09/01/2024
6.5
Despite some rather evident shortcomings, the sum of the negatives and positives here definitely leans heavily towards the latter, as “The Frog” is a series that will definitely captivate fans of crime thrillers (and of Go Min-si). Go to Full Review
Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) 08/26/2024
2/5
A deranged, blood-soaked hot mess. Still, I can’t help but have a sneaking admiration for how unhinged it’s happy to be. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 08/23/2024
We’re giving The Frog a marginal recommendation mainly because we think the story is intriguing. But it may move at too languid a pace for viewers to really get into before the really thrilling aspects of the story kick in. Go to Full Review
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G Y @TheG-Way Mar 21 Great performances by its cast, but the muddled storytelling did not help land punches in the end. See more un F @RT54458170 Mar 14 Too bad👎This is a terrible series, a complete waste of time. The storyline is highly unrealistic, and some parts are overly exaggerated See more Yash S. @brownvista Feb 16 Korean shows always do it the best. Really enjoyed this one! See more Andy B @RT41276616 May 18 A terrifying and dark story that unravels with all the grit of unfortunate circumstances. A gritty, truely korean psychological noir. See more Jeans T @RT29225185 03/09/2025 go minsi acting is on top! See more Rameen T @RT78424268 01/28/2025 The Frog is not for everyone that's why it is underrated, but for people like me who love crime, mystery and thriller...I'm telling you guys...don't miss this, totally recommended from my side!! You'll love it!! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Aug 23, 2024 Do You Know What They Call People Like Us? Jeon Yeong-ha leisurely runs a peaceful vacation rental after his wife's death, until one day, unexpected guests find a way to his accommodation. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 23, 2024 Who Will Come Knocking on the Door of My Destiny? Yeong-ha begins to feel uneasy about his former guest; Koo Sang-jun faces his guilt after the grisly consequences of leaving his motel unattended. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 23, 2024 As Though You Couldn't Get Me Off Your Mind The mysterious woman returns unannounced, forcing Yeong-ha to confront her; as Sang-jun's family life spirals, he contemplates speaking out publicly. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 23, 2024 I Think She Killed a Child After helping Sang-jun with his case, Yoon Bo-min naturally gravitates towards violent crimes; Yeong-ha becomes troubled by the woman's erratic behavior. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 23, 2024 I'm Just "It" in This Game of Tag What began as a truth-seeking journey turns into a turf war for Yeong-ha and the woman, growing more intense each round, with no end in sight. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 23, 2024 Dad Will Come Get You Yeong-ha researches the crumbling motel to figure out his next move, encountering Koo Gi-ho, who can't seem to let go of the past. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 23, 2024 We'll See the End Together After a confrontation at her art exhibit, Yoo Seong-a's actions become increasingly brutal, even involving Yeong-ha's daughter in her game. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 23, 2024 We'll Have a Lot to Talk About When Bo-min gets a hunch about Seong-a's misdeeds, she sets out to find evidence; but Yeong-ha resolves to stop her himself before it's too late. Details
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Season Info

Director
Mo Wan-il
Executive Producer
Ham Young-hoon, Cho Na-hyeon
Screenwriter
Son Hoyoung
Network
Netflix
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Aug 23, 2024
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