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Season 1 – Uncle Samsik

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Driven to turn his country's fortunes around, Kim San crosses paths with Pak Doochill, a shady fixer who adapts quickly to any situation; together, the pair form an uneasy alliance.
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Pierce Conran South China Morning Post 06/21/2024
3.5/5
The ambitious show concluded with a three-episode finale featuring gripping set pieces and a complex conclusion to its central relationship, between the wily political fixer Uncle Samsik (Song Kang-ho) and the idealistic economist Kim San (Byun Yo-han). Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media 06/04/2024
Uncle Samsik is a sophisticated, multi-layered show that doesn't coddle viewers and rarely cracks a smile. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 05/17/2024
Two fine lead performances drive the drama in Uncle Samsik, as does the fictionalized world that is postwar South Korea. Go to Full Review Sarah Musnicky But Why Tho? A Geek Community 05/15/2024
8.5/10
Uncle Samsik wastes little time diving into its politics at whiplash speed, but its central character intrigues. With a twinkle in his eye belying the survivor beneath, Song Kang-ho’s Samsik is a charismatic enigma keen on crafting a better Korea. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Harold P @RT68563857 05/21/2024 Great performance. Absolutely captivating See more Bo-Young K @RT62456682 05/20/2024 Throughout 'Uncle Samsik,' I can't help but marvel at Song Kang-ho's acting. Especially in Episode 5, he deserves 100 out of 10! His performance is truly exceptional See more modestino m @RT60335719 05/16/2024 song kangho really is one of the best actors alive See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Song Kang-ho

Park Doo-chil

Byun Yo-han

Kim San

Lee Kyu-hyung

Kang Sung-min

Jin Ki-joo

Joo Yeo-jin

Oh Seung-hoon

Ahn Ki-chul

Seo Hyun-woo

Jeong Han-min

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 15, 2024 Three Meals a Day Two men, each with a dream of building a prosperous society, come together. Details Episode 2 Aired May 15, 2024 Sam-sik showers Kim San with gifts and heartfelt messages to make him his ally; despite Sam-sik's best efforts, Kim San proves to be a tough nut to crack. Details Episode 3 Aired May 15, 2024 Win Over In an effort to win Kim San over, Samsik strategically befriends Kim San's friends. Details Episode 4 Aired May 15, 2024 The Great Plan Samsik tries to achieve his great plan by using Kim San. Details Episode 5 Aired May 15, 2024 Hypocrisy Disguised as a Dream Samsik tells Kim San to give up his desire to remain a good person if he wants to achieve his dream. Details Episode 6 Aired May 22, 2024 Citizens longing for democracy rally on the streets, making Kim San anxious about potential riots; Samsik casually dismisses the concern; the president's approval rating drops. Samsik casually dismisses the concern. Details Episode 7 Aired May 22, 2024 The military admires revered war hero General Choi Hanrim, and the United Nations Command also supports him. Kim San deeply respects him as a father figure due to personal indebtedness. Details Episode 8 Aired May 29, 2024 Bait On top of his plan for Kim San, Samsik sneaks in another plan for Kang Seongmin as well. Details Episode 9 Aired May 29, 2024 The Deceased Kim San trusts Samsik with all his secrets, but Samsik withholds some of his plans from Kim San. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 5, 2024 Doubt Kim San and Samsik start to doubt each other. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 6, 2024 The Two Truths Kim San can no longer trust Samsik's claim that they both share the same dream. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 12, 2024 The Simmering Furnace At first glance, Samsik discerns the simmering anger in Jeong Hanmin's heart. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 12, 2024 Cold-Blooded Samsik is too late to realize the true colors of someone who has been in the shadows for too long. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 19, 2024 Kang Seongmin Samsik witnesses a shocking event in the midst of absolute chaos. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 19, 2024 Rice Cake Samsik proposes a new plan to a discouraged Kim San, whose dream has shattered. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 19, 2024 Rotation and Revolution At internal betrayal, Samsik proposes escape to Kim San, but Kim San resolves to face the challenge. Details

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Season Info

Director
Shin Yeon-shick
Executive Producer
Kang Bo-yeong, Ahn Chang-ho
Network
Hulu
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
May 15, 2024