Synopsis
A teacher discovers a student is being abused and impulsively kidnaps the child to start a new life.
What makes Mother worth watching
Korean remake of the Japanese original; arguably surpasses it.
Mother represents a strong example of south korea drama from the 2018 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 Drama and Mystery elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Lee Bo-young, Heo Yul, Lee Hye-young, with strong supporting work from Nam Ki-ae. It originally aired on tvN, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Mother online
You can currently stream Mother on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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