New Korean serial killer Drama Nine puzzles was the most viewed drama from the country on Disney+ in 2025 and joined the ranks of the Streamer’s most viewed titles so far this year.
Released between May 21 and June 4 this year, the show also had the most viewers in general in the Asia-Pacific-no-Sinecure region about the second seasons of Ener And Doctor WHOtwo of the Best Disney+ Shows“ Still went strong in that period. And, with the thriller that still remains in strength, don’t be surprised when it is the charts in the Western markets at the top.
While we are still waiting for rotten tomatoes scores in the show, Hollywood Reporter have praised the “complex patient plots, raised tone and unconventional characters”, with which you can get a taste in the trailer below. Take into account which of the Best streaming services You can view the territory, with Nine puzzles Compiling his pieces on Hulu in the US.

Directed by Yoon Jong-Bin, Nine puzzles Follows Kim Da-Mi’s Yoon E-NA, a socially uncomfortable but brilliantly gifted criminal profiler who was a teenager of the aftermath of the brutal (and so far unsolved unspoiled) murder of her uncle, who found herself a suspect in the trial. A decade later she joins Seoul’s violent crimes unit with, only to find herself with Kim Han-Saam (son Suk-Ku), the detective who had her on his radar all those years ago.
When a new wave of murders begins, each body is accompanied by a similar cryptic puzzle piece such as that of the uncle of Yoon E-NA, the couple must put their differences aside to navigate a complex web that goes back a decade. With every puzzle piece that gives instructions about the next murder, the researchers race to collect the full image before the next body falls.
Director Yoon calls the show “a great ride, with many great complex turns” and while Nine puzzles Certainly the viewer’s attention requires, the series distinguishes itself from similar stories, such as those of David Fincher SevenWith his, sometimes, Light Touch – Yoon refers to the show as a “mysterious cartoon” – and quirky protagonist.
The protagonist, Yoon E-NA, is masterfully depicted by Kim Da-Mi, who catches the childish nature of someone of someone and is still rooted in the era in which she experienced unsolvowing trauma. But although the catalyst is unquestionably moving for its adult identity, the resulting character is far removed from the usual hard-boiled detective, where Yoon E-NA is a cheerful, impulsive breath of fresh air in an often Dournee genre that the director calls as a “cartoon character that has been drought in reality.”
What do the critics say about nine puzzles?
As mentioned, Nine puzzles Still has to receive a rotten tomatoes score, but initial critical assessments have been strong. Decision The public advised ‘streaming’ and called it ‘an intriguing thriller’, while Mashable Name the show a “Slow-Burn K-Drama Success” from the “Must-Watch”, while praising “the timely atmosphere, the idyllic creepy house, the two glamorous stars […] And very ingenious tension set pieces. ‘
Mediumwere now a bit more critical, calling Nine puzzles’ Scene transitions “Abrupt”, saying: “It feels like there is something with the processing.”
What is the subscriber’s judgment?
As you would expect from one of the most viewed shows in the world, fans love it. On Reddit, one thread is entitled “Nine puzzles And why I love it ”with the user in detail about how the refreshing female display of the show, unique use of color and complex instructions, saying:” I really enjoy this drama. “
In the meantime, another user said they ‘love it […] The story is actually intriguing […] There are some top actors, “while a third of Kim Da-Mi’s Yoon said:” I really like how unique her character is. “
Nine puzzles is an addictive, complex K-drama that is both dire and heartwarming, with one of the most engaging leads in recent memory. If this is a puzzle that you want to solve, all eleven episodes can be streamed Hulu In the US and Disney+ International now.
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