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Season 1 – The Good Bad Mother

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A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child, forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.
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The Good Bad Mother — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Chad de Guzman TIME Magazine 01/03/2024
Ra and Lee’s performances help The Good Bad Mother transcend its familiar notes to become a worthwhile and heart-rending watch. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim (Substack) 07/28/2023
3.5/4
Like "Our Blues," "My Liberation Notes" and "Reply 1988," "The Good Bad Mother" is a slice-of-life series filled with quirky characters who are overly interested in each other's business. Go to Full Review Nathan Sartain Ready Steady Cut 07/27/2023
4/5
This story of loss, redemption, and the wear and tear of life is just as affecting as it is uplifting. And in the same vein, equal parts thought-provoking as it is tinged by well-placed humor. Go to Full Review Liz Kocan Decider 04/28/2023
Like a good soap opera or telenovela, we’ve barely even scratched the surface of what this show is really about, there are plotlines that haven’t even been hinted at yet. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Miss S @RT61940325 03/11/2025 Very Moving Series! Great performance from Do-Hyun and Ra Mi-Ran See more Mic T @MicThom 11/19/2023 Truly enjoyable! Wow! An overbearing, pig-farming mom, a distant, successful lawyer son, revenge, amnesia and a village full of whacky characters. It will have you laughing one minute and crying the next, a real rollercoaster of emotions! It is one of those rare shows (like Itaewon Class and Vincenzo) that I might watch again some day. See more Elaine H @hill8018 08/24/2023 Absolutely loved this series. We agree it was one of the best shows we have ever seen. Reading the English dialogue can be challenging but worth it. It is about love and grief and every other emotion! See more Stephanie J @RT89362827 07/25/2023 At last, a KDrama with a happy ending. See more Elizabeth D @RT32702465 05/10/2023 The show is refreshingly original, quirky, hilarious, and tragic all in one. I was burnt out and feeling uninspired one night browsing all the look-alikes on the major networks, and just when I almost threw my hands up in surrender, the little pig in the opening credits greeted me and I was sold. I think this show has a little something for everyone- some romance, crime, tragedy, hope, and humor. See more Read all reviews
The Good Bad Mother — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Ra Mi-ran

Jin Young-soon

Lee Dohyun

Choi Gang-ho

Ahn Eun-jin

Lee Mi-joo

Yoo In-soo

Bang Sam-sik

Jung Woong-in

Oh Tae-soo

Choi Moo-sung

Song Woo-byeok

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 26, 2023 Episode 1 After a tragedy turns her world upside down, Jin Young-soon raises her son with the aim of steering him away from a life of hardship like hers. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 27, 2023 Episode 2 Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition and later approaches Young-soon with a cruel motive. Details Episode 3 Aired May 3, 2023 Episode 3 A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain; Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption. Details Episode 4 Aired May 4, 2023 Episode 4 As Kang-ho recovers, he and Young-soon grow closer; however, Young-soon later visits Seoul and witnesses unfavorable traces of Kang-ho's life. Details Episode 5 Aired May 10, 2023 Episode 5 After returning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition; Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor. Details Episode 6 Aired May 11, 2023 Episode 6 Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack; Mi-joo finds a fortuitous business opportunity; the townspeople rally against Young-soon. Details Episode 7 Aired May 17, 2023 Episode 7 Young-soon panics about the future after she receives scary news; another sudden blow forces her to make hard decisions about herself and Kang-ho. Details Episode 8 Aired May 18, 2023 Episode 8 Young-soon pushes Kang-ho to the limits; she later finds a perplexing item from her son's old life; Mi-joo navigates her complex feelings around Kang-ho. Details Episode 9 Aired May 24, 2023 Episode 9 Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past, discovering another side to his story. Details Episode 10 Aired May 25, 2023 Episode 10 Young-soon prepares Kang-ho for a safer future; after a startling incident, Mi-joo and Kang-ho share a tender moment, further complicating their lives. Details Episode 11 Aired May 31, 2023 Episode 11 With Mi-joo by his side, Kang-ho finds out the truth after an alarming moment; Bang Sam-sik gets caught up in a dangerous situation. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 1, 2023 Episode 12 After a frightening incident at the farm, Young-soon discovers more information; as Kang-ho procedes with his plan, Mi-jooand Sam-sik follow suit. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 7, 2023 Episode 13 Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness; Young-soon finds support from her friends. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 8, 2023 Episode 14 Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo; Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings. Details

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The Good Bad Mother — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Shim Na-yeon
Executive Producer
Park Chul-soo
Screenwriter
Bae Se-young
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Apr 26, 2023