Synopsis
Five detectives buy a chicken restaurant as a stakeout cover and accidentally invent a viral menu.
What makes Extreme Job worth watching
One of Korea's highest-grossing films ever.
Extreme Job represents a strong example of south korea comedy from the 2019 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Comedy and Action elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Hanee, Jin Sun-kyu, with strong supporting work from Lee Dong-hwi. It originally aired on CJ Entertainment, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Extreme Job online
You can currently stream Extreme Job on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Tubi — see all Tubi Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
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