The Best Episodes of Pachinko

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#1 - Chapter Four
S1:E43/31/2022
Newlywed Sunja embarks on an epic journey that takes her far from the comforts of home. Solomon gets ready for his big day.
Director:Justin Chon
Writers:Soo Hugh, E. J. Koh
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Director:Justin Chon
Writers:Soo Hugh, E. J. Koh
8.9/10(481 votes)
#2 - Chapter Ten
S2:E28/29/2024
The family reunites with a loved one and confronts a harsh reality. Solomon makes a discovery that could prove beneficial.
Director:Leanne Welham
Writers:Soo Hugh, Melissa Park, Christina Yoon
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Director:Leanne Welham
Writers:Soo Hugh, Melissa Park, Christina Yoon
8.9/10(447 votes)
#3 - Chapter Sixteen
S2:E810/10/2024
Noa uncovers a devastating truth. Solomon learns of an old enemy's fate. Sunja must decide between her past and her future.
Director:Sang-il Lee
Writer:Chang-rae Lee
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Director:Sang-il Lee
Writer:Chang-rae Lee
8.8/10(1360 votes)
#4 - Chapter Seven
S1:E74/21/2022
As a young man in 1923 Yokohama, Hansu is thrown into a cataclysmic disaster that will change everything.
Director:Kogonada
Writers:Soo Hugh, Ethan Kuperberg
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Director:Kogonada
Writers:Soo Hugh, Ethan Kuperberg
8.7/10(742 votes)
#5 - Chapter Eight
S1:E84/28/2022
Season finale. Sunja learns that Isak has been arrested and searches for him with the aid of her young son. Solomon makes a fateful decision.
Director:Justin Chon
Writers:Soo Hugh, Mfoniso Udofia
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Director:Justin Chon
Writers:Soo Hugh, Mfoniso Udofia
8.5/10(1128 votes)
#6 - Chapter Three
S1:E33/24/2022
Sunja discovers surprising new details about Hansu. Solomon looks to his grandmother for help.
Director:Kogonada
Writers:Hansol Jung, Soo Hugh
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Director:Kogonada
Writers:Hansol Jung, Soo Hugh

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8.4/10(343 votes)
#7 - Chapter Fifteen
S2:E710/3/2024
Mr. Kim faces a difficult choice: the woman he loves or his homeland. Both Solomon and Mozasu execute ruthless plans.
Director:Sang-il Lee
Writers:Soo Hugh, Haruna Lee
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Director:Sang-il Lee
Writers:Soo Hugh, Haruna Lee
8.3/10(366 votes)
#8 - Chapter Twelve
S2:E49/12/2024
As new relationships blossom, a tragedy threatens to destroy everything. Sunja meets a close friend of Solomon's.
Director:Arvin Chen
Writers:Soo Hugh, Ethan Kuperberg
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Director:Arvin Chen
Writers:Soo Hugh, Ethan Kuperberg
8.2/10(459 votes)
#9 - Chapter Nine
S2:E18/22/2024
World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival. Pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand.
Director:Leanne Welham
Writer:Soo Hugh
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Director:Leanne Welham
Writer:Soo Hugh
8.2/10(374 votes)
#10 - Chapter Eleven
S2:E39/5/2024
Sunja and the children flee Osaka only to find their new location has its own challenges. Solomon's past leads him to new beginnings.
Director:Arvin Chen
Writer:Melissa Park
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Director:Arvin Chen
Writer:Melissa Park
8.2/10(351 votes)
#11 - Chapter Thirteen
S2:E59/19/2024
The family's fight for survival begins anew as WWII reaches the home front. A surprise figure thwarts Solomon's perfect plan.
Director:Arvin Chen
Writers:Soo Hugh, David Mitchell
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Director:Arvin Chen
Writers:Soo Hugh, David Mitchell
8.1/10(1394 votes)
#12 - Chapter One
S1:E13/24/2022
In 1920s Korea, Yangjin and Hoonie shield their only child, Sunja, from the realities of life under colonial rule. In 1989, Solomon closes a big deal.
Director:Kogonada
Writer:Soo Hugh
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Director:Kogonada
Writer:Soo Hugh
8.1/10(888 votes)
#13 - Chapter Five
S1:E54/7/2022
As she arrives in Japan with her husband, Sunja must depend on the help of others. Solomon copes with the aftermath of his deal.
Director:Justin Chon
Writers:Soo Hugh, Franklin jin Rho
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Director:Justin Chon
Writers:Soo Hugh, Franklin jin Rho
8.1/10(332 votes)
#14 - Chapter Fourteen
S2:E69/26/2024
Five years after the war has ended, Hansu is at the top of the criminal underworld—but his riches come at a great price.
Director:Sang-il Lee
Writers:Karen Chee, Chang-rae Lee
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Director:Sang-il Lee
Writers:Karen Chee, Chang-rae Lee
8.0/10(862 votes)
#15 - Chapter Six
S1:E64/14/2022
Sunja goes into premature labor while Isak grapples with a political awakening. Solomon finds Hana, his long-lost love.
Director:Justin Chon
Writers:Soo Hugh, Lauren Yee
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Director:Justin Chon
Writers:Soo Hugh, Lauren Yee
7.9/10(1099 votes)
#16 - Chapter Two
S1:E23/24/2022
Hansu opens Sunja's eyes to the world, but it inspires dreams that come at a price. Solomon attempts to leverage his Korean identity.
Director:Kogonada
Writers:Matthew J. McCue, Soo Hugh
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Director:Kogonada
Writers:Matthew J. McCue, Soo Hugh