Apple TV Plus' award-winning and critically-acclaimed drama Pachinko is returning for its second season, as the story of Sunja and her family continues to unfold across generations and countries.
Based on Min Jin Lee's New York Times best-selling book of the same name, Pachinko season 1 amassed a slew of accolades, including a Peabody Award, a Critics Choice Award, a Gotham Award and Best of the Year recognition from the American Film Institute. It's a lot to live up to, but Pachinko season 2 is going to pick up the story at a critical time for the world and its characters.
Read on to find out more about Pachinko season 2.
Pachinko season 2 next episode
The Pachinko season 2 finale is now streaming on Apple TV Plus.
In order to watch the drama, you must be an Apple TV Plus subscriber, as it streams exclusively on the platform.
Pachinko season 2 cast
Most of the main cast is back for Pachinko season 2, including Oscar winner Yuh-Jung Youn (Minari) as the older Sunja. The rest of the returning cast includes Lee Minho as Koh Hansu, Minha Kim as the younger Sunja, Jin Ha as Solomon Baek, Anna Sawai (fresh off her Emmy nomination for Shogun) as Naomi, Eunchae Jung as Kyunghee, Soji Arai as Baek Mozasu, Junwoo Han as Baek Yoseb and Jimmi Simpson as Tom Andrews.
There does appear to be a new addition to the cast for this season — Sungkyu Kim, who has starred in titles like The Outlaws, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil and One Ordinary Day.
Pachinko season 2 plot
Here is the official synopsis for Pachinko season 2 from Apple TV:
"Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, Pachinko is a sweeping and deeply moving story of love and survival across four generations, told through the eyes of remarkable matriarch, Sunja. In season two, parallel stories pick up in Osaka in 1945, where Sunja is forced to make dangerous decisions for her family’s survival during World War II, and in Tokyo in 1989, where Solomon explores new, humble beginnings."
Pachinko season 2 epsiodes
Here is a synopsis for all Pachinko season 2 episodes released so far:
Pachinko season 2 episode 1, "Chapter Nine"
"World War II forces Sunja to make dangerous decisions for her family's survival. Pushed to the edge, Solomon takes a stand."
Pachinko season 2 episode 2, "Chapter Ten"
"The family reunites with a loved one and confronts a harsh reality. Solomon makes a discovery that could prove beneficial."
Pachinko season 2 episode 3, "Chapter Eleven"
"Sunja and the children flee Osaka only to find their new location has its own challenges. Solomon’s past leads him to new beginnings."
Pachinko season 2 episode 4, "Chapter Twelve"
"As new relationships blossom, a tragedy threatens to destroy everything. Sunja meets a close friend of Solomon's."
Pachinko season 2 episode 5, "Chapter Thirteen"
"The family’s fight for survival begins anew as WWII reaches the home front. A surprise figure thwarts Solomon’s perfect plan."
Pachinko season 2 episode 6, "Chapter Fourteen"
"Five years after the war has ended, Hansu is at the top of the criminal underworld — but his riches come at a great price."
Pachinko season 2 episode 7, "Chapter Fifteen"
"Mr. Kim faces a difficult choice: the woman he loves or his homeland. Both Solomon and Mozasu execute ruthless plans."
Pachinko season 2 episode 8, "Chapter Sixteen"
"Noa uncovers a devastating truth. Solomon learns of an old enemy’s fate. Sunja must decide between her past and her future."
Pachinko season 2 trailer
Watch the trailer for Pachinko season 2 right here, which features a cover version of Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" by Rosé:
