Synopsis
A police officer and a special-forces detective are quarantined inside a Seoul apartment block as a strange new disease spreads.
What makes Happiness worth watching
One of the best Korean pandemic thrillers ever made.
Happiness represents a strong example of south korea thriller from the 2021 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 Thriller and Horror elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Han Hyo-joo, Park Hyung-sik, Jo Woo-jin. It originally aired on tvN, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Happiness online
You can currently stream Happiness on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- Viu — see all Viu Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
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