Synopsis
Four amateur string-quartet musicians share a winter house in Karuizawa and slowly each reveal a secret.
What makes Quartet worth watching
Cult-favorite quiet J-drama.
Quartet represents a strong example of japan drama from the 2017 production cycle. Japanese 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 Music elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Matsu Takako, Mitsushima Hikari, Takahashi Issey, with strong supporting work from Matsuda Ryuhei. It originally aired on TBS, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Quartet online
You can currently stream Quartet 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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