This article contains mild spoilers.
3/5 stars
Lead cast: Kim Da-mi, Son Suk-ku
Reportedly Disney+’s most-watched K-drama of 2025 so far, Nine Puzzles connects its final pieces in a mostly satisfying conclusion that reveals the identity of its elusive serial killer while teeing up the possibility of more adventures to come.
A second season is almost guaranteed after the show’s premiere attracted more viewers to the streaming platform than either of its other Korean releases this year, Unmasked and Hyper Knife.
The central partnership between eccentric criminal profiler Yoon E-na (Kim Da-mi) and introverted detective Kim Han-saem (Son Suk-ku) has plenty of room to run and leaves many questions still unanswered.