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Season 1 – The Whirlwind

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A whirlwind power clash between the prime minister and deputy prime minister unravels the day the president suffers an assassination attempt.
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Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? A Geek Community 07/01/2024
6.5/10
As political dramas go, The Whirlwind is anything but after its opening episode. The intricacies of the Blue House are familiar ground for devotees of the genre, with the topic of corruption proving to be well-trodden territory. Go to Full Review Pierce Conran South China Morning Post 06/30/2024
What holds The Whirlwind back is that it lacks an element of fun. The proceedings are too dry and stuffed with ham-fisted political dialogue, including zingers such as “politics isn’t arithmetic, it’s math”. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 23 12 successful episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Korean and American English audio options with American English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Sul Kyung-gu

Park Dong-ho

Kim Hee-ae

Jeong Su-jin

Kim Mi-sook

Choi Yeon-suk

Lee Hae-young

Han Min-ho

Kim Hong-pa

Jang Il-jun

Im Se-mi

Seo Jeong-yeon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Determined to turn the tables, Park Dong-ho attempts to assassinate the president; but Jeong Su-jin swiftly steps in to execute her own agenda. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Armed with leverage, Kang Sang-un approaches Dong-ho with an offer; Dong-ho's attempt to initiate a no-holds-barred investigation encounters a hiccup. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Dong-ho risks everything to reinitiate the investigation before the president awakes; Su-jin resorts to a ruthless tactic to turn the tides. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Dong-ho turns his attention to the presidential election campaign and sets a trap for Su-jin; he later enlists questionable support for a leg up. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Facing calls to resign, Dong-ho confronts Su-jin privately; he soon debates Jo Sang-cheon, where the issue of North Korea plagues Dong-ho's campaign. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Although Su-jin gains possession of Dong-ho's Achilles' heel, Dong-ho reveals he has a trick up his sleeve; Su-jin then hones in on Park Chang-sik. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Dong-ho enacts a scheme to completely expose Su-jin to the public; but she aims to turn Lee Jang-seok against Dong-ho before her hearing begins. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 28, 2024 With Su-jin in the prime minister's seat, Dong-ho meets with Chairman Kang in a ploy to take her inner circle down, forcing her to plan her own revenge. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Su-jin coaches Sang-un to give a damning testimony against Dong-ho and sway public opinion; facing impeachment, Dong-ho turns to Chairman Kang. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Dong-ho exposes himself to bring his foes to justice, putting himself at risk for prosecution; in turn, Su-jin stops at nothing to have Dong-ho arrested. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Su-jin derails the investigation into Daejin and turns the scrutiny back onto Dong-ho; as a strike threatens Dong-ho's power, he uses his silver bullet. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 28, 2024 Dong-ho's final act forces Su-jin to make the ultimate choice, to reveal the truth or go down in disgrace; In the end, justice must prevail. Details

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The Whirlwind — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Kim Yong-wan
Screenwriter
Park Kyung-su
Network
Netflix
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Jun 28, 2024
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