Netflix has released the first two episodes of a Korean spy thriller that is already climbing the streaming platform's top 10 TV shows ranking. Agent Kim Reactivated follows Mr Kim (So Ji-sub), a meek office worker struggling to manage his rebellious teenage daughter Kim Min-ji (Seo Su-min) after the death of his wife. The father-daughter duo are portrayed as opposites from the start: Mr Kim apologises to Min-ji's school after she confronts three bullies, while she insists there is nothing to apologise for. When Min-ji goes missing and evidence points to a kidnapping, Mr Kim is forced to reveal his true identity as a former black-ops spy.
Plot and Release Schedule
He sheds his unassuming persona to become Agent Kim, embarking on a hunt to find his daughter. Adapted from the webtoon Manager Kim, the series is written by Nam Dae-joong and directed by Yi Seung-young and Lee So-eun. Unlike typical Netflix releases, Agent Kim Reactivated follows a weekly schedule: the third episode drops this Friday, and the fourth the following Saturday.
Audience Reception and Reviews
The show holds an 8.3 out of 10 rating on IMDb. User @CharanS-378 said they are 'already hooked' and called the wait for episodes 'tough'. They added: 'The story starts on a strong note, setting up an intriguing plot with excellent pacing, suspense, and enough mystery to keep you wanting the next episode immediately. It doesn't waste time and gets you invested right from the beginning. The action sequences are well-executed, the tension is constant, and the lead character has a commanding screen presence.' Another user, Chirag, wrote: 'If you've been waiting for a faithful, high-budget webtoon adaptation that doesn't tone down the violence or the hype, this is the holy grail.'
Other Netflix Recommendations
Netflix also offers other thrillers such as I Will Find You from Harlan Coben, Nemesis set in Los Angeles, The Witness based on the true story of Rachel Nickell, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves starring David Oyelowo.
