Netflix's new action thriller Agent Kim Reactivated has captivated audiences since its premiere on June 26, climbing the UK Top 10 chart. Starring So Ji-sub as the titular Agent Kim, the series is adapted from the webtoon Manager Kim and follows a devoted father forced to reveal his secret identity to rescue his missing daughter.
Episode Count and Release Schedule
The complete series comprises 10 episodes, with two instalments airing weekly on Fridays and Saturdays. As of late June, only two episodes have dropped. The concluding two episodes are scheduled for July 24 and 25. This weekly rollout marks a departure from Netflix's typical full-season release strategy.
Viewership Surge
Viewing statistics for the opening episodes show a significant audience increase: episode one drew 1.9 million viewers, while episode two attracted 3.2 million. According to Netflix data, the substantial surge is projected to persist as fans anticipate the next instalments on July 3 and 4.
Plot and Characters
The series introduces Kim Do-hyeon, a retired North-South Korean covert operative who left the field to honour his late wife's wishes. When his daughter Min-ji is abducted, Kim returns to espionage, attracting the National Special Missions Bureau. He teams up with two fellow fathers with covert pasts: Seong Han-su (Choi Dae-hoon) and Park Jin-cheol (Yoon Kyung-ho), facing adversaries including a construction executive and a North Korean agent.
Fan Reactions
Enthusiasts have flocked to IMDb to share their opinions. One reviewer called it "one of the most brutal k-dramas. Emotional as well," adding, "I have watched a lot of Action-thriller film and series from Korea... yet this k-drama gave me that feeling." Another remarked: "I think the first episode was already superbly done, it was so much fun to finally watch it." A third wrote: "Agent Kim Reactivated has already pulled me in completely. The story starts on a strong note, setting up an intriguing plot with excellent pacing."
Agent Kim Reactivated airs on Netflix with two episodes each week on Fridays and Saturdays.
