The Best Episodes of Pachinko Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(1391 votes)

   #1 - 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
2. 

   7.9/10(1094 votes)

   #2 - 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
3. 

   8.5/10(1125 votes)

   #3 - 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
4. 

   9.0/10(1246 votes)

   #4 - 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
5. 

   8.1/10(886 votes)

   #5 - 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
6. 

   8.0/10(859 votes)

   #6 - 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
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7. 

   8.8/10(1356 votes)

   #7 - 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. 

   8.7/10(740 votes)

   #8 - 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